OBITUARIES

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

Jean Katherine Kozlowski

Jean Katherine Kozlowski

Apr 20, 2024

Jean Katherine Kozlowski, 89, of Bethlehem Twp., passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. She was the wife of the late Edward S. Kozlowski, Jr. who died April 27, 2020. Jean was born in Old Forge, PA on January 7, 1935 to the late Eugene and Catherine (Poplaski) Lesneski. She worked as a bookkeeper for...

Kelly Vitale

Kelly Vitale

Apr 19, 2024

Kelly Vitale, 44, of Bethlehem, peacefully passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024, surrounded by her loving husband, parents, siblings, cousins, aunt, uncle, and friends, after her valiant fight with metastatic breast cancer. She was born on May 20, 1979, the daughter of Marie (Cavote) Silfies and William Steirer. She married her sweetheart, Michael Vitale, on May 14, 2022, and...

Roberta Haas

Roberta Haas

Apr 19, 2024

Roberta R. Haas, 84, of Bethlehem passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024. Born on January 10, 1940, the daughter of the late Ethel Anna (Angel) and Bernard Burkit. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph R. Haas who passed on December 22, 2023.

Roberta was a devoted wife and mother, always putting her family's needs first. She enjoyed...

Shaine Scheetz

Shaine Scheetz

Apr 17, 2024

Shaine T. Scheetz, 30, of Johnstown, PA, formerly of Bethlehem, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Born on May 22, 1993, he was the son of Deanna L. (DiMartino) and James H. Scheetz, Jr.

Shaine worked for Walmart as a warehouse supervisor. He grew up playing baseball at North Central Little League and football with the Bethlehem Raiders. Shaine...

Salette Marmelo

Salette Marmelo

Apr 16, 2024

Salette M. Marmelo, 84 of Bethlehem, PA, passed away Tuesday April 16, 2024 at St. Lukes Hospital Anderson Campus in Bethlehem Twp. She was born in Freixo, Portugal, the daughter of the late Adriao and Amelia (Sobal) Marmelo. Salette worked for the former Western Electric and Bell Labs in Allentown for many years. She was a member of Sacred Heart...

Ruth Cunningham

Ruth Cunningham

Apr 15, 2024

Ruth R. Cunningham, 87, of Ormond Beach, FL. Formerly of Bethlehem passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024. Born on October 4, 1936 in West Fork, AR, she was one of twelve children of the late Dora (Paris) and Leo S. Williams. She was the loving wife of the late Kenneth C. Richardson and the late Richard E. Cunningham.

Ruth worked...

Carole Tulio

Carole Tulio

Apr 14, 2024

Carole A. Tulio, 81, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024. Born on November 21, 1942, in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Anne (Donchez) Silvester.

Carole found joy in music, singing, and caring for animals. Her kind soul and selfless nature endeared her to all who had the pleasure of knowing her. She dedicated...

Dolores M. Mervan

Dolores M. Mervan

Apr 14, 2024

Dolores Mary Mervan, 92, of Bethlehem, PA and Westfield, NJ, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Overlook Hospital in Summit, NJ. She was born on September 26, 1931 in Bethlehem, daughter of the late Stephen and Virginia (Knipe) Kerso. She was the wife of the late Stephen C. Mervan for 57 years until his death in 2011.

Born...

Joan Slivko

Joan Slivko

Apr 10, 2024

Joan R. Slivko, 91, of Bethlehem passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. She was the wife of the late Joseph G. Slivko who died in 1969. Joan was born in Bethlehem on July 21,1932 to the late Joseph and Katherine (Repash) Reybitz. She graduated from Bethlehem Catholic High School in 1950. Joan was previously employed...

Jack Brady

Jack Brady

Apr 9, 2024

Jack Earl Brady Jr. was born January 16, 1970, in Allentown, PA. After a year long battle with bladder cancer, he passed on April 9, 2024.

He is the son of Janis Glassmeyer and the late Thomas Glassmeyer, and brother to Tammy Rhoads, wife of Michael Rhoads.

He has been married to Sharon for 22 years, together for 32 years. They raised...

Silvina Alves

Silvina Alves

Apr 9, 2024

Silvina Alves, 92, of Bethlehem passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Moravian Village. She was the wife of the late Antonio Alves who died in 2011. Silvina was born in Veiros, Portugal on March 28, 1932 to the late Benjamin and Arminda (Pereira) DaSilva. Silvina's career for four decades was a sewing machine operator at the former Forte...

James White

James White

Apr 7, 2024

James C. White, of Osprey, Florida, formerly of Upper Macungie Township, passed away on April 7, 2024, at the age of 89. He was the son of the late Daniel and Josephine (Collins) White. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland but was raised in the Lehigh Valley. He is survived by his longtime companion, Freda S. Frova of Allentown, PA,...

Steven Hartman

Steven Hartman

Apr 5, 2024

Steven Eric Hartman, 65, of Easton passed away on April 5, 2024. Born on August 19, 1958 in Topeka, KS, he was the son of Deanna (Dervin) Mazzoni and the late Lester Hartman.

Steven grew up along the Delaware River. He loved being in the water, enjoying water sports, and leisurely boating up and down the river. He graduated from Bangor...

Kathleen Rivera

Kathleen Rivera

Apr 3, 2024

Kathleen Rivera, 68, of Bethlehem, died on April 3, 2024, at St. Lukes Hospital, Fountain Hill.

Born on April 4, 1955, in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Julia Sabella.

Kathleen enjoyed watching TV and spending time with her grandchildren.

Kathleen is survived by three children, daughter, Juanita Sabella and two sons, Robert and Christopher Sabella; 14 grandchildren and...

Margaret "Sue" Bonser

Margaret "Sue" Bonser

Apr 2, 2024

With heavy hearts, we sadly announce the passing of Margaret "Sue" Bonser, 77, of Bethlehem, who passed away on April 2, 2024. She was born in Quakertown on May 25, 1946, to the late Charles Kemmerer and Arlene (Unangst) Kemmerer Hower. She is survived by her husband, Ernest F. Bonser, Jr. They were married on April 26, 1975.

Sue will be...

Cordelia Racsok

Cordelia Racsok

Apr 2, 2024

Cordelia L. "Babe" Racsok, 88, of Bethlehem passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Born on September 13, 1935 she was the daughter of the late Julia and Samuel O. Steward, Sr. She was the loving and caring wife of Frank J. Racsok.

Babe had the biggest heart of anyone you could ever meet. If you met her, you immediately fell...

Lisette Martinez

Lisette Martinez

Mar 31, 2024

In loving memory of Lisette Martinez, 44, a cherished daughter, mother, sibling, and friend, who gracefully passed on March 31, 2024, after courageously battling cancer. Lisette blessed the world with her presence on August 18, 1979, in Bethlehem, PA. Throughout her life, her heart overflowed with a deep love for her family and an unwavering pride in her three beloved...

Janet Wev

Janet Wev

Mar 30, 2024

Janet Emily (Osborne) Wev, 83, of Lehigh Commons, Macungie, formerly of Bethlehem and Millsboro, DE passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Bethlehem North Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Philadelphia on August 9, 1940 to the late William Osborne and Maryjane (Mason) Osborne. Janet co-owned and operated the former Cardinal Dry Cleaners of Allentown for many years...

Howard Dean

Howard Dean

Mar 28, 2024

Howard Roger Dean, 78, of Bethlehem Twp. passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital, Anderson Campus. He was beloved husband to Nancy L (Raymond) Dean, father of Roger A Dean, and friend to many.

Howard Roger Dean, better known as Roger, was a man of extraordinary talents and blessings, whose life was a testament to the power...

John "Jack" Edelman

John "Jack" Edelman

Mar 27, 2024

John T. "Jack" Edelman, 83, of Bethlehem, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Born on October 3, 1940, the son of the late Emma (Marsden) and Bernard Edelman. He was the loving husband of Joann R. (Johns) Edelman.

Jack proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy and later his city as a member of the...

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