OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Elizabeth Ann Hazler

Elizabeth Ann Hazler

Jan 28, 2019

Elizabeth Ann Hazler, 69, died peacefully in her sleep, on January 28, 2019, at St. Luke's Hospice House in Bethlehem following a courageous battle with leukemia. She was born in Bethlehem, PA to the late Anthony J. and Elizabeth A. (Lawrence) Hazler and was a member of Incarnation of Our Lord Parish, formerly SS. Cyril and Methodius Church in Bethlehem....

William J. Devers

William J. Devers

Jan 26, 2019

William J. Devers, Jr., 66, of Bethlehem, died on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg with his family by his side. He was born November 24, 1952 in Allentown; son of the late, William J. and Catherine (Balliet) Devers, Sr. He was married to Barbara (Wagner) Devers with whom he celebrated 46 years of marriage this past July...

Kathleen Marie Herrmann

Kathleen Marie Herrmann

Jan 26, 2019

Kathleen Marie Herrmann, 85, of Allentown, PA passed away on Saturday January 26, 2019 at Westminster Village in Allentown, PA. She was born in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of the late Vincent and Catherine (Gross) McDonough. She was the wife of the late Raymond Herrmann. Kathleen was an engineer for Bell Telephone Co. in Philadelphia. She will be lovingly remembered...

Rosalyn Clore

Rosalyn Clore

Jan 25, 2019

Rosalyn Clore, 89, of Bethlehem Township, passed away in her home, surrounded by her family, on January 25, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Eva (Castano) and Fred Hernandez. She was the loving wife of Lester O. Clore. Rosalyn graduated from St. Ursulas Academy in San Antonio, Texas where she was voted most fascinating by her classmates. She...

Stephen M. Gecsek

Stephen M. Gecsek

Jan 23, 2019

Stephen M. Gecsek, 84, of Bethlehem, passed away on January 23, 2019. He was the son of the late Mary (Donchecz) and Joseph Gecsek. Stephen enjoyed going out to eat with family and friends and traveling to the Finger Lakes, Atlantic City and Saratoga, NY for the annual horse races. His great sense of humor will be missed by all...

Magdaline Guidon

Magdaline Guidon

Jan 22, 2019

Magdaline Guidon, 87, of Coopersburg, formerly of Freemansburg, died Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at LifeQuest Nursing Center in Quakertown. Born August 29, 1931 in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Anna (Bodak) and John Polack. She was married to Andrew Guidon, Jr. for 56 years until his death on April 13, 2008. Magdaline was devoted to her family....

Christine "Aunt Teen" Gallagher

Christine "Aunt Teen" Gallagher

Jan 22, 2019

Christine “Aunt Teen” Gallagher, 91, of Fountain Hill, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Cedarbrook Fountain Hill. Born in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Mary Reiss. She was the wife of the late Daniel “Bud” Gallagher who passed in 2012; they were married for 60 years. They loved roller skating together and could...

Emery John Haller, Jr.

Emery John Haller, Jr.

Jan 18, 2019

Emery John Haller, Jr. 82, of Bethlehem, died on January 18, 2019. He was born on July 5, 1936 in Bethlehem; son of the late Emery J. Haller, Sr. and the late Lottie F. (Potocki) Berger. He was a Bethlehem High School graduate, a District 11 champion in the 220 yard dash and anchor on the 440 and 880 District...

Eva Delaurentis

Eva Delaurentis

Jan 15, 2019

Eva DeLaurentis, 95, of Bethlehem, passed away in her home on January 15, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Congetta (Petrecelli) and Rocko DeLaurentis. Eva was a member of St. Annes Catholic Church. She enjoyed cooking, baking, making ceramics and sewing. She especially loved spending time with her family and friends. She will be lovingly remembered by her...

M. Patricia Yanega

M. Patricia Yanega

Jan 15, 2019

M. Patricia Yanega, 83, of Bethlehem died Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at St. Lukes Hospital, Fountain Hill Campus. Born May, 12, 1935 in Coaldale, PA she was the daughter of the late Marie and Joseph Keenan. She was married to Victor J. Yanega, Jr. for 56 years until his death on July 11, 2013. Pat dedicated herself to her family....

Virginia Fay Brader

Virginia Fay Brader

Jan 12, 2019

Virginia Fay Klotz Brader died on January 12, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin Robert and Beatrice Mae Strohl; her husband, Gerald S. Brader, Sr.; daughter, Debra Ann Klotz; granddaughter, Mary Klotz; brothers, Gerald M. Strohl and Melvin Strohl Jr. and her sister, Ruthann Decker. She is survived by her daughter, Donna Schleicher and husband, Ralph;...

Helen Ann Jaeger

Helen Ann Jaeger

Jan 12, 2019

Helen Ann Jaeger, 81, of Bethlehem, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Holy Family Manor. Born in Bethlehem on March 6, 1937, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Fenol) Greenstein. She was the loving wife of John L. Jaeger. Helen was a 1955 graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School and before retiring was employed...

Joseph J. Kundek

Joseph J. Kundek

Jan 12, 2019

Joseph J. Kundek, 99, of Bethlehem died Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Moravian Village in Bethlehem. Born in Bethlehem he was the son of the late Mary (Lazorik) and Albert Kundek. He was married to Justine (Keltos) Kundek for 64 years until her death on September 13, 2007. Joseph grew up in Czechoslovakia and returned to America when he was...

Carolina A. Silva

Carolina A. Silva

Jan 11, 2019

Carolina A. Silva, 92, of Hellertown, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 11, 2019. Born in Santa Luzia, Veiros, Estarreja, Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Ilidio and Carolina (Matoso) de Almeida. She was the wife of the late Ildefonso Silva who died in 1977. She worked as a Seamstress and retired from the A.G. Baba Company; she...

Roberta Stone Angle

Roberta Stone Angle

Jan 10, 2019

Roberta Stone Angle, 88, died on January 10, 2019 at Westminster Village after a lengthy illness. She was born in Altoona, PA, the daughter of the late Howard M. and Marguerite Stone. She was married to Thomas S. Angle, who predeceased her in 2011 after 64 years of marriage. They lived in Chambersburg, PA until relocating to the Lehigh Valley...

Rosemarie M. Meixell

Rosemarie M. Meixell

Jan 5, 2019

Rosemarie M. Meixell, 84, of Bethlehem Township, passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family on January 5, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Theresa (Forstoffer) and Ludwig Belgrasch. Rosemarie retired from Western Electric. She enjoyed golfing, playing Pinochle, fishing, polka music and spending time at her second home at Promise Land State Park. She also...

Maria Colon-Lopez

Maria Colon-Lopez

Jan 5, 2019

Maria Coln-Lopz, 90, of Bethlehem, passed away on Saturday, January 05, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Teodora (Sanchez) and Pedro Vasquez. She was the loving wife of the late Manuel Coln-Lopz. Maria enjoyed sewing, knitting and crocheting. Her cooking will be missed by so many that loved her. She loved being with family and friends and especially...

Robert A. Farris

Robert A. Farris

Jan 4, 2019

Robert Andrew Farris, 88, of Bethlehem, PA passed away Friday, January 4, 2019 at Country Meadows, Bethlehem, PA. He was preceded in death by his wife of over 60 years, Elaine M. (Kisslan) Farris. Born in Bethlehem, PA, he was the son of the late Andrew and Sophie (Chuchran) Farris. Robert, a Korean War veteran, served as a sergeant. He...

Vasilia "Bessie" M. Zervos

Vasilia "Bessie" M. Zervos

Jan 4, 2019

Vasilia “Bessie” M. Zervos, 83, of Bethlehem, PA died Friday, January 4, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Born June 9, 1935 in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Athina (Mihalakis) Roudis. She was married to the late Michael N. Zervos. Bessie dedicated herself to her family, prior to starting her family she worked at the...

Maryann Wolfe

Maryann Wolfe

Jan 2, 2019

Maryann Wolfe, 71, of Bethlehem died on January 2, 2019 peacefully in her home. Born on August 29, 1947 in Mont Clair, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Mary (Forgione) Siegle. She was married to Wayne W. Wolfe. Maryann retired from the Parkland School District in 2015 after 30 years of employment as a Confidential Secretary;...

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