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

Joseph C. Horwath

Joseph C. Horwath

May 27, 2019

Joseph C. Horwath, 83, of Bethlehem, PA died Monday, May 27 2019, in his home with his family by his side. Born in Bethlehem he was the son of the late Mary (Albert) and Charles Horwath. He was married to Mary Ann (Lazorik) Horwath for 64 years. Joseph worked at UGI retiring after 39 years. He was a 1953 graduate...

Lucille Tucker

Lucille Tucker

May 25, 2019

Lucille Tucker, 80, of Bangor, died on Saturday, May 25, 2019. She was born in Phillipsburg, NJ on March 2, 1939; daughter of the late Richard and Helen (Raub) Heffelfinger. Lucille is survived by her husband of 30 years, William J. Tucker. Lucille worked as a bookkeeper for Diechmann Walker Car Dealership. She was a member of St. Stephens Evangelical...

William Joseph Lipsky

William Joseph Lipsky

May 23, 2019

William Joseph Lipsky, 71, died on Thursday, May 23, 2019. He was born in Bethlehem on May 4, 1948; son of the late Henry M. Lipsky and Agnes (McFadden) Lipsky. Billy was able to volunteer at various organizations through Merakey and The Arc Program that he participated in. He will be dearly missed by his cousins and his caregivers. A...

Richard J. Kruk

Richard J. Kruk

May 23, 2019

Richard J. Kruk, 70, of Bethlehem died on Thursday, May 23, 2019. He was born in Oberlahnstein, Germany; son of Justyna (Melnyk) Kruk and the late Stanley Kruk. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Sharon E. (Crockett) Kruk. He will be lovingly remembered for his outgoing personality, positive outlook on life, kindness shown to his many...

Christine Carol Dewhurst

Christine Carol Dewhurst

May 22, 2019

Christine Carol Dewhurst, 61, of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. She was the daughter of Carol D. Bielefeld and the late Frederick H. Bielefeld. She was the wife of John Elton Dewhurst. Christine was a member of New Covenant Christian Community Church where she was active in short term missions, Sunday school and the prayer team. She was...

Paul E. Ulicny

Paul E. Ulicny

May 22, 2019

Paul E. Ulicny, 85, of Bethlehem passed away on Wednesday May 22, 2019 at Gracedale Nursing Home in Upper Nazareth Twp. He was born in Bethlehem, the son of the late Stephen and Mary (Geyer) Ulicny. Paul was a tool and dye maker for Spirax/Sarco. He was a veteran of the US Army serving during the Korean War. Paul also...

Barbara Ann Morton

Barbara Ann Morton

May 21, 2019

Barbara Ann Morton, 88, of Easton, PA went home to be with Jesus on May 21st, 2019 where she resided at Atria Senior Living in Bethlehem, PA. Born in Rahway, New Jersey, Barbara was a retired from ITT where she had been a senior executive secretary. She was a loving, funny, opinionated, caring and giving woman who lived an independent...

Priscilla L. Huertas

Priscilla L. Huertas

May 21, 2019

Priscilla L. Huertas, 78, of Bethlehem, died unexpectedly on May 21, 2019. She was born in Patillas, Puerto Rico; daughter of the late Marcelina Laboy and Evangelio Diaz. Priscilla was the beloved wife of 58 years to Jenaro Huertas. Priscilla was the matriarch of her family and dedicated her life to her family. She will be remembered as a devoted...

William "Billy" P. Bosak

William "Billy" P. Bosak

May 19, 2019

William P. “Billy” Bosak, 59, of Bethlehem, passed away unexpectedly on May 19, 2019. He was the son of Anna Marie (Olay) Bosak and the late William A. Bosak. Billy worked in the Bethlehem Area School District for 27 years as a head custodian. He enjoyed fishing, bowling and going to the casino. Billy was an avid sports fan who...

Estella R. Koszi

Estella R. Koszi

May 19, 2019

Estella R. Koszi, 92, of Bethlehem Twp., died on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at her residence. She was born October 19, 1926 in Bethlehem, daughter of the late Charles Henry and Eva May (Moyer) Bowers. Estella was preceded in death by her husband, Louis “Al” Koszi. Estella retired in 1988 after over 25 years of service as a bindery worker...

Robert "Bobby" Russell

Robert "Bobby" Russell

May 18, 2019

Robert “Bobby” Russell, 77, of Bethlehem, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Leonard Sr. and Kathryn (Deegan) Russell. Throughout his life, Bobby was a client of LARC and VIA. As a child with developmental disabilities he was always well protected and cared for by...

Mary A. Bauer

Mary A. Bauer

May 17, 2019

Mary A. Bauer, 95 of Bethlehem, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, May 17, 2019. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Sumer) Szvetecz. She was a long-time member of the former St. Josephs Catholic Church, Bethlehem, where she was very active and involved with the Sodality and Womens...

Harry F. Tachovsky

Harry F. Tachovsky

May 17, 2019

Harry F. Tachovsky, 96, died on May 17, 2019 at Westminster Village, Allentown. He was born in Allentown, PA, the son of the late Harry T. Tachovsky and Marjorie (McGarvey) Tachovsky. He was the loving husband of the late Alice (Kametz) Tachovsky, who passed on October 21, 2015, the day after their 70th wedding anniversary. Upon graduating from Bethlehem High...

Geza Vegh

Geza Vegh

May 16, 2019

Geza Vegh, 86, of Bethlehem, died on Thursday, May 16, 2019. He was born February 22, 1933 in Hreg, Hungary; son of the late Jzsef and Agnes Vegh. He was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 35 years, Theresa (Scherer) Steigler Vegh. Geza grew up on his familys clover farm and did odd jobs, learning a solid work...

John L. Barron

John L. Barron

May 15, 2019

John L. Barron, 87, of Bethlehem, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late John and Ethel (Ergy) Barron. He was the husband of the late Gloria (Makos) Barron; they were married for 40 years. John was employed by the Bethlehem Steel for 30 years then drove bus for the BASD...

Helen R. Cassidy

Helen R. Cassidy

May 15, 2019

Helen R. Cassidy, of Bethlehem, PA, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at the age of 90. She was born May 23, 1928 in Stiles, PA. Helen enjoyed a healthy and independent life, rich in relationships and social activities. She was the daughter of the late Adolph and Josephine (Schreiner) Knauss. She was the...

Joseph Tobin

Joseph Tobin

May 15, 2019

Joseph Tobin, 80 of Bethlehem passed away on May 15, 2019 in St. Lukes Hospice House. He was the husband of the late Rita Tobin. Joe was born in Brooklyn, NY and was the son of the late Edward and Dorothy Tobin. Joe worked at Graingers for 35 years as a Manager. Joe was an Army Veteran. He was a...

Donald Lynn Dodson, Md

Donald Lynn Dodson, Md

May 14, 2019

Donald Lynn Dodson, MD (63) passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on May 14th 2019. He was the son of Margaret Lucille (Koontz) Dodson (deceased) and Donald Ray Dodson. Dr. Dodson was a graduate of Northern Bedford County High School and Juniata College with a Bachelors Degree in Pre Medical Science. He received his Medical Degree...

Marie Agnes Latchic

Marie Agnes Latchic

May 12, 2019

Marie Agnes Latchic, 94, formerly of Allentown, died on Sunday, May 12, 2019 at Sacred Heart Assisted Living in Northampton. She was born in Allentown; the daughter of the late Joseph and Marie (Sopper) Gabler. Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew James Latchic. Marie was a graduate of Central Catholic High School and later Henrys Academy of...

Martha S. Behney

Martha S. Behney

May 11, 2019

Martha S. Behney, 62, of Bethlehem, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2019. Born in Coaldale, PA she was the daughter of the late Daniel Yates Cobley Sr. and Ruth Buskirk Steigerwalt. She was predeceased by her husband, Martin Behney and her first husband, Sherwood Green. She will be lovingly remembered by her son, Todd Willman (Wendy) of Bethlehem; daughter,...

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