OBITUARIES

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Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas

Matilda H. Didonato

Matilda H. Didonato

Jul 25, 2019

Matilda “Tillie” DiDonato, 95, of Bethlehem passed away on Thursday July 25, 2019 at County Meadows in Bethlehem. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late John and Margaret ( Mitman) Roseman. Tillie was a kind, loving and generous person. She loved her family, especially all her many nieces and nephews. She was also very intelligent, and used...

Michael Kuzmin

Michael Kuzmin

Jul 25, 2019

Michael Kuzmin, 94, of Bethlehem died Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Sacred Heart Assisted Living in Center Valley. Born in Coopersburg he was the son of the late Wasyl and Catherine (Sidorowitz) Kuzmin. He was married to Julia (Barner) Kozo Kuzmin for 43 years until her death on November 23, 2009. Michael worked for the Bethlehem Steel in the 48inch...

Michael Joseph Renzi

Michael Joseph Renzi

Jul 25, 2019

Michael Joseph Renzi, 51, of Kintnersville, passed away peacefully with his family at his side, on Thursday, July 25, 2019. Born in New London, CT, he was the son of Ned and Joanne (Lawrence) Renzi. He was the loving husband of Janet (Bryant) Renzi; they were married for 25 years. Above all Michael was a man of family and faith....

Dorothy I. Tanczos

Dorothy I. Tanczos

Jul 25, 2019

Dorothy I. Tanczos, 94, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully at Galilee House, Moravian Hall Square, surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness. She was born at the Chubbsville House in the village of Point Phillips, Moore Township, the daughter of the late Quilles and Hannah (Remaly) Silfies. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward L. Tanczos. A woman...

Mary K. Hasenecz

Mary K. Hasenecz

Jul 25, 2019

Mary K. Hasenecz, 69 of Bethlehem Township, died Thursday, July 25, 2019 in her home with her family by her side. Born in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Kathryn (Kelly) and James Duffy. She was married to Daniel Hasenecz with who she celebrated 45 years of marriage. Mary worked as a Paraprofessional for students with special needs...

Mary Anne Werpehowski

Mary Anne Werpehowski

Jul 24, 2019

Mary Anne Werpehowski, 87, of Hanover Township, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2019 in her home where she resided for 55 years. Born in Fountain Hill, she was the daughter of Philip and Anna Ronca and wife of her loving and devoted husband of 38 years, William "Bill" Werpehowski. Mary Anne attended Fountain Hill High School class of 1950...

June E. Cope

June E. Cope

Jul 23, 2019

June E. Cope, 89, of Bethlehem, died on Tuesday, July 23, 2019. She was born in Fountain Hill, daughter of the late Ludwig and Naomi (Weil) Breidenbach. June is survived by her husband of 66 years, George R. Cope. She will be lovingly remembered for her kindness, selflessness, and generosity. June enjoyed shopping with her daughter, Denise. She had many...

Alice "Joyce" Sikora

Alice "Joyce" Sikora

Jul 22, 2019

Alice “Joyce” Sikora, 68, of Bath, PA died Monday, July 22, 2019 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg Campus. Born in Woonsocket, RI she was the daughter of the late Jean Palmer Stutzman and Edward Palmer. She was married to Joseph Sikora with whom she celebrated 49 years of marriage on the 4th of July. Joyce worked and retired from RMS...

Theresa C. Karabin

Theresa C. Karabin

Jul 21, 2019

Theresa C. Karabin, 92 of Bethlehem, died on Saturday, July 21, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospital in Fountain Hill. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Daday) Sabol. Theresa was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 64 years, George R. Karabin. Theresa was a graduate of Ss. Cyril and Methodius and Bethlehem...

Lilah B. Mckellar

Lilah B. Mckellar

Jul 20, 2019

Lilah B. McKellar, 66, of Allentown passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Nellie (Green) and Charlie Dorsey. She was the loving wife of Silbert McKellar. Lilah worked as a Registered Nurse at various local medical facilities. She was a strong willed and independent woman who took pride in taking care of her...

Luz Z. Santos

Luz Z. Santos

Jul 20, 2019

Luz Zeneida Gomez De Santos, 66, of Bethlehem, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019. Born in Santiago Rodriguez, Dominican Republic, she was the daughter of Justiniana (Jimenez) De Gomez and the late Rafael Maria Gomez. She was the beloved wife of Manuel Santos. God was a priority in Luzs life. She loved God and practiced her faith daily. Her...

Michael A. Lobach

Michael A. Lobach

Jul 18, 2019

Michael A. Lobach, 48, of Bethlehem passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019 with his family by his side. He was the son of Ronald and the late Judith (Quier) Lobach. He was the loving husband of Carrie M. (Shannon) Lobach Michael was a letter carrier with the USPS. He enjoyed pop culture and was a “nerd” who loved Batman,...

Bernard Michael Schramko

Bernard Michael Schramko

Jul 17, 2019

Bernard Michael Schramko, 87, of Allentown, died on July 17, 2019. Bernie was born in Bethlehem on May 31, 1932, son of the late Michael and Sophia (Mayernik) Schramko. He was raised on the South Side of Bethlehem where he was a parishioner of Ss. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. He proudly served in the US Army during the Korean...

Carlos Córdova

Carlos Córdova

Jul 17, 2019

Carlos Crdova, 87, of Brodheadsville, died on Wednesday, July 17, 2019. He was born in Callao, Peru on February 3, 1932; one of ten children to the late Roman and Carmen Cristina (Bravo) Crdova. Carlos is survived by his devoted wife, Alma (Zobeida) Crdova. Carlos immigrated to the United States in 1956 and later became a US Citizen. His strong...

Julia A. Rezende

Julia A. Rezende

Jul 15, 2019

Julia A. Rezende, 95, of Bethlehem died on Monday, July 15, 2019 at St. Lukes Hospital. She was born in Pittsfield, MA on May 27, 1924; daughter of the late David and Blandina (Felizardo) Amaral. Julia was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 61 years, Arlindo A. “Al” Rezende. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Linda...

Elizabeth A. Mark

Elizabeth A. Mark

Jul 15, 2019

Elizabeth A. (Sample) Mark, 91 of Bethlehem passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019 in Naples, Florida. Elizabeth was the wife of Joseph A. Mark Sr. who died in 1987. Born in Allentown, Elizabeth was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Sample.Elizabeth attended Bethlehem Schools and worked at Shop Rite pharmacy in Bethlehem for many years. Elizabeth enjoyed...

Joseph P. Holzer

Joseph P. Holzer

Jul 14, 2019

Joseph P. Holzer, 93, of Moravian Village, Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019. Born in Bethlehem on March 15, 1926, he was the son of the late Joseph M. and Theresa (Hochwarter) Holzer. He was the beloved husband of Margaret “Marge” (Smollinger) Holzer; they were married for 72 years. Joe was a 1944 graduate of Bethlehem Tech. He...

Edward M. Glagola

Edward M. Glagola

Jul 12, 2019

Edward M. Glagola Sr., 94, formerly of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday July 12, 2019 at Encore at TurfValley in Ellicott City, MD. He was born in Bethlehem, son of the late Michael and Ann (Seleski) Glagola. He was the husband of May (Orth) Glagola. They were married for 72 years. Edward was a printer working for the former Bethlehem...

John J. Hoffman

John J. Hoffman

Jul 8, 2019

John (Jack) J. Hoffman, 81, of Bethlehem, died peacefully in his home on Monday, July 8, 2019. He was the son of the late Michael and Anna Hoffman and husband of the late Shirley A. Hoffman. Jack retired from Worth & Co. and previously worked for the Bethlehem Steel. He was a lifetime member of the Heights A.A., he enjoyed...

John Terefinko

John Terefinko

Jul 7, 2019

John Terefinko passed away on Sunday July 7, 2019 at his home in Bethlehem while holding the hand of his wife Genevieve. They had celebrated 65 years of marriage in 2018. John would have reached his 95th birthday on July 24. In addition to his wife, John will be remembered forever by his children, Donna Terefinko Whiteford and her husband...

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