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Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
John Mischisen
Mar 5, 2019
John Mischisen, 91, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2019, surrounded by family. Born April 10, 1927 in Sandy Run, PA he was the son of Anna Yursa Mischisen and Dimitri Mischisen. He graduated from Foster Township High School, Freeland, PA and The Pennsylvania State University and served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1947. John worked at Bethlehem...
Harry R. Benner
Mar 5, 2019
Harry R. Benner, Jr., 95, of Bethlehem died Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at Cedarbrook Nursing Home in Fountain Hill. Born May 30, 1923 in Bethlehem he was the son of the late Margaret (McFadden) and Harry R. Benner, Sr. He was married to Jeanne B. (Dutko) Benner for 71 years until her death on October 17, 2018. Harry worked for...
Alice M. Bosha
Mar 4, 2019
Alice M. Bosha,89, of Bethlehem died Monday, March 4, 2019 at Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Fountain Hill. She was the daughter of the late Mary (Schmineck) and John Lorfink. She was married to Joseph F. Bosha for 53 years until his death on September 1, 2002. Alice was a dedicated to her family. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church...
John G. Male
Mar 4, 2019
John G. Male, 62, of Nazareth, died unexpectedly on March 4, 2019. He was born in Easton, PA; son of the late Fritz and Marie (Hill) Male. John is survived by his wife, Diane Male. John was a graduate of Pen Argyl High School and earned a culinary degree from Northampton Community College. He worked for 17 years as a...
Eleanor G. Polaski
Mar 4, 2019
Eleanor "Ellie" G. Polaski, 76, of Bradenton, Florida, formerly of Bethlehem, passed away on March 4, 2019. She was born on January 8, 1943, in Williamsport, PA, the daughter of the late Bessie (Walter) and Ben Young. Ellie was a kind and faithful servant who enjoyed volunteering for her church and once served as the President of the Ladies Auxiliary....
Helen L. Clement
Mar 2, 2019
Helen L. (Magera) Clement, 19 days shy of her 96th birthday, and formerly of Bethlehem, passed away from this earth surrounded by members of her loving family, on March 2, 2019. She was a resident of Emmanuel Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, Danville, PA since 2015. Helen was born, March 21, 1923, in Mocanaqua, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Jacob...
Helen Morykan
Mar 1, 2019
Helen Morykan, 91, of Easton, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2019. She was born in Quakertown, the daughter of the late Pearl (Beldyk) and William Kiniuk. She was the loving wife of Charles Morykan. Helen was devoted to her faith and was a member of Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church. She enjoyed taking care of her family, gardening and...
Irene Hartman
Feb 26, 2019
DUE TO THE WEATHER, THE VISITATION HAS BEEN CHANGED TO 11 AM-12 PM AT THE CHURCH WITH THE SERVICE TO FOLLOW AT 12PM. Irene “Reenie” (Altemose) Hartman, 76, of York, PA, died on Tuesday, February 26th, 2019. She is survived by her devoted husband of 43 years William R. Hartman, her beloved sons Robert M. Hartman and James A. Hartman,...
Donald A. Sayenga
Feb 26, 2019
Donald A. Sayenga, 84, passed away peacefully in his home, in Bethlehem, on February 26, 2019. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on June 4, 1934. Donald graduated from Lafayette College in 1956, with a Bachelors Degree in Metallurgic Engineering. He then pursued his graduate studies at Lehigh University. During his years at Lafayette College, he participated in football, track...
Marilyn Ruth Hartz
Feb 26, 2019
Marilyn Ruth Hartz, 90, of Bethlehem, died on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at her home. She was born December 16, 1928 in Bethlehem, daughter of the late Harry and Anna (Schoenberger) Knecht. Marilyn worked for Laros Silk Mill and M.W. Wood Catering prior to dedicating her life to her family. She was a member of College Hill Moravian Church, Bethlehem....
Marie A. Musgnung
Feb 24, 2019
Marie A. Musgnung, 89, of Bethlehem, died Sunday, February 24, 2019 at St. Lukes Hospital, Fountain Hill. Born June 24, 1929 in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Antoinette (Leonardo) and Pasquale Falco. She was married to Richard M. Musgnung for 65 years until his death on August 27, 2015. Marie worked at Just Born, Inc....
Geraldine N. Digiancinto
Feb 22, 2019
Geraldine N. DiGiacinto, 92, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 22, 2019. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Farris) Nemchik. Gerry was married to Attilio “Fats” DiGiacinto for 56 years, who preceded her in death in 2002. She worked at AT&T for 38 years until her retirement in 1986 and was...
Kathleen Rose Gessitz
Feb 18, 2019
Kathleen Rose Gessitz, 59, of Fountain Hill, died on Monday, February 18, 2019. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of Kathleen Rose (Hanley) Szulborski and the late William S. Szulborski. Kathleen retired from Lehigh Valley Hospital where she worked in the Medical Records Department. She was very adventurous and loved traveling to places both new and old. She enjoyed...
Pascual & Anica Quinde
Feb 17, 2019
Pascual O. Quinde, 74, and Anica B. Quinde, 64, both of Bethlehem, died tragically in a car accident on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019 while visiting Ecuador. They were both born in Ecuador, where they met, then married in the United States on January 29, 1977. They were devoted to each other, their children and grandchildren. They spent their lives dedicated...
James J. Kotlik, Jr.
Feb 15, 2019
James J. Kotlik, Jr., 60, of Bethlehem Township, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Friday, February 15, 2019. He was the son of the late Barbara A. (Heater) Kotlik and James J. Kotlik, Sr. Jim proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy. He worked for Emery Distributors for over 25 years. He was a...
Anna "Smitty" Meilinger
Feb 15, 2019
Anna “Smitty” Meilinger, 93, of Bethlehem, died on Friday, February 15, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Anna (Reinvald) and Stephen Meilinger. Smitty was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She enjoyed playing cards, golfing and in her teen years, playing softball. In 1996, Smitty was inducted into the Bethlehem Area Bowlers Association Hall of Fame. She...
Jennie A. Bambu
Feb 14, 2019
Jennie A. Bambu, 98, of Allentown, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Theresa (Sonego) and Peter Favere and step mother, Mary (Sonego). She was the loving wife of the late Joseph Bambu. Jennie was a machine operator at Adler, Lowell and Muriel Dress Factory for 30 years. She was...
Nathan Tumminello
Feb 14, 2019
Nathan Tumminello, 104, of Bethlehem, died peacefully on February 14, 2019 at Moravian Village. He was born in 1914 to Joseph and Rose DeFranco Tumminello. He was the husband of the late Lorraine Symons Tumminello. Nathan worked at the Bethlehem Steel plant for 44 years (1937-1981). A highly skilled machinist, he produced parts for aircraft, warships, and artillery during wartime...
Sylvia G. Pinkowsky
Feb 13, 2019
Mrs. Sylvia G. Pinkowsky, 81, of Bethlehem, PA, widow of Walter J. Pinkowsky died Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Manor Care in Bethlehem. Born in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Hannah (Oakes) and Orange Sterner, Sr. Sylvia was dedicated to raising her children, her favorite job was being a mother. Surviving are five children, Mr. Dennis J....
Mark A. Tantsits
Feb 11, 2019
Mark A. Tantsits, 55, of Bethlehem died Monday, February 11, 2019. Born in Allentown he was the son of the late Frank A. and Margaret A. (Palermo), Tantsits, Sr. Mark worked as a Truck driver for W&L Mail Service. He was an avid NASCAR fan and looked forward to his yearly trip to Bristol Motor Speedway. He enjoyed playing golf...
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