OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
Helen K. Bosak
Aug 4, 2019
Helen K. Bosak, 86, of Bethlehem, died Sunday, August 4, 2019 at the St. Lukes Hospice House in Lower Saucon Township. Born in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Alex and Rose (Bak) Kropinicki. She was married to the late Paul S. Bosak who died in 1985. Helen worked for the Bethlehem Steel in the billing department. She...
Andrew Micolochick
Aug 3, 2019
Andrew Micolochick, 86, of Bethlehem Township passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, August 3, 2019. He was the son of the late Helen (Kalinchak) and John Micolochick. He was the loving husband of the late Helen (Szabo) Micolochick who he missed dearly. They were married for 59 years. Andy proudly served his country as a member of the...
Frederick H. Andrayko
Aug 2, 2019
Frederick H. Andrayko, 84, of Whitehall died Friday, August 2, 2019 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Allentown. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Adam and Nettie (Moser) Andrayko. Frederick worked and retired from Bethlehem Steel. He was a member of Incarnation of Our Lord Parish in Bethlehem. He served his country in the US Army. He...
George R. Cope
Aug 1, 2019
George R. Cope, 89, of Bethlehem, passed away Thursday, August 01, 2019. He was the husband of the late June E. Cope (Breidenbach). Born in Bethlehem he was a son of George and Emma Cope. He was employed by the Bethlehem Steel Corp. for over 40 years. George enjoyed all outdoor activities to include camping, motorcycle riding, hiking and bicycle...
Emery Kovacs
Aug 1, 2019
Emery Kovacs, 96, of Bethlehem died on Thursday, August 01, 2019 surrounded by his family. Born in Kondorfa, Hungary, he was the son of the late Mary (Nagy) and Joseph Kovacs. He was the loving husband for 52 years of the late Malvina S. (Horvath) Kovacs. Emery escaped the Iron Curtain in 1954 and arrived in the United States in...
Betty Jo Wintermute
Jul 31, 2019
Betty Jo Wintermute, 92, of Bethlehem, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019. She was the wife of the late Frederick Myers Wintermute, Jr. with whom she shared 49 years of marriage. Born in Williamsport, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Ruth Opdyke. Betty volunteered for St Lukes Hospital for over 30 years and enjoyed her service...
Rose A. Matla
Jul 29, 2019
Rose A. Matla, 95, of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late James and Concetta Daluisio. She was the wife of the late Edward S. Matla. She is survived by 3 sons, Joseph, Edward and Terry; and 4 grandchildren. She was predeceased by brothers and sisters. A 9:30 a.m....
Candida Rodriguez
Jul 27, 2019
Candida Rodriguez, 83, of Bethlehem, died on Saturday, July 27, 2019. She was born in Patillas, Puerto Rico on December 1, 1935; daughter of the late Felipe Rodriguez and Angela Muoz. Candida dedicated her life to her family. She will be dearly missed by her husband, Jose Grajales; sons: Hector Lopez and his wife, Margarita, Angel Lopez and his wife,...
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 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
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...
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...