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Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
John T. Blawn
Oct 7, 2018
John T. Blawn, 68, of Bethlehem, died on Sunday, October 7, 2018. He was born in Bethlehem, son of the late George and Dorothy (Elliot) Blawn. Before retirement he worked for BOC Gases and was a US Army Vietnam Veteran. Survivors: son, Ronald J. Blawn; and brothers, James & George Blawn. A 10 a.m. graveside service will be held on...
Frank Schwartz
Oct 5, 2018
Frank Schwartz, 76, of Freemansburg, PA passed away on Friday October 5, 2018 at St. Lukes Hospital Anderson Campus. He was born in Freemansburg, the husband of Nancy (Kuhns) Schwartz. They celebrated 52 years of marriage on July 30th. Frank was a truck driver and worked for various companies in the local area. He served his country in the US...
Kimberly B. Kirkpatrick
Oct 5, 2018
Kimberly B. Kirkpatrick, 47, of Lehighton, Pa. passed away in her sleep at her home on October 5, 2018. She was the daughter of Eric and Angela (Donchez) Kirkpatrick. Kim attended Palisades High School. She worked in the Transportation industry and her passion was nature and fishing. Survivors: In addition to her parents, she is survived by a sister, Nichole...
Ramonita Garcia
Oct 3, 2018
Ramonita Garcia, 88, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, October 3, 2018, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, she was wife of Adrian Garcia Sr, with whom she shared 62 years of marriage. Ramonita was a wonderful daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, wife and friend. Her legacy and inheritance are unconditional love for her family...
Elizabeth Nemchik
Oct 2, 2018
Elizabeth “Betty” Nemchik, 88, of Bethlehem, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018 in her home with her daughters by her side. Born May 30, 1930 in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Mary (Straka) and Emrich Yanek. She was married to Joseph A. Nemchik for 58 years until his death on March 26, 2014. Elizabeth worked for Bethlehem...
Michael D. Tutolo
Oct 2, 2018
Michael D. Tutolo, 78, of Bethlehem, passed away October 2, 2018 at the St. Lukes Hospice House in Lower Saucon Township. Born May 16, 1940 in Fountain Hill he was the son of the late Michael J. and Susan (Rozsitsch) T. Tutolo. He was married to Susan (Rutan) Tutolo with whom he celebrated 39 years of marriage this past July...
Sister M. Rene Parent, Osf
Sep 30, 2018
Sister M. Rene (Doris) Parent, of the School Sisters of St. Francis United States Province, in her 55th year of Religious Profession, died on September 30, 2018, at St. Francis Convent in Bethlehem, PA. She was 75. Sister entered from Sacred Heart Parish in Springfield, MA, and professed first vows in 1963 at St. Francis Convent in Bethlehem, PA. She...
Petra Gonzalez
Sep 29, 2018
Petra Gonzalez, 96, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 29, 2018. Born in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Juan and Cruz (de la Cruz) Huertas. She was the wife of the late Cecilio Gonzalez who died in 2007; they were married for 61 years. Before retiring in 1988, Petra was employed by...
Lisa Vargas
Sep 28, 2018
Lisa Vargas, 53, of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2018. She was born in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of Yuk Lan Chee and Stephen Tso. She was the loving wife of Kevin Vargas. Lisa enjoyed cooking, organizing her house, landscaping her yard, and trips to Bermuda. She was a dedicated wife, mother, aunt, godmother, sister, daughter and friend...
Emma Vasquez
Sep 28, 2018
Emma Vasqez, 90, of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday, September 28, 2018. She was born on October 7, 1927, the daughter of the late Piedad (Moreno) and Ramon Vazquez. Emma enjoyed various arts and crafts. She was a homemaker and loved making sure her family was taken care of. She will be lovingly remembered by her sister, Marie Polack and...
Thomas J. Kovacs
Sep 26, 2018
Thomas J. Kovacs, 79, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late John and Bridget (Wayne) Kovacs. He was the husband of Elaine (Mihaljow) Kovacs; they celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary in July. Tom was a 1957 graduate of Liberty High School and a US Navy Veteran who...
Harry T. Eckert
Sep 24, 2018
Harry T. Eckert, 87, of Bethlehem, died on Monday, September 24, 2018 at Traditions of Hanover. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Harry L. and Helena (Kepfer) Eckert. Harry was the husband of the late Elizabeth (Tusak) Eckert; they were married for 38 years. Before retirement Harry was employed by the Bethlehem Steel where he worked...
James R. Muschlitz
Sep 23, 2018
James R. Muschlitz, 87, of Bethlehem, PA died peacefully Sunday, September 23, 2018 at Saucon Valley Manor in Hellertown. Born October 31, 1930 in Bethlehem he was the son of the late Mary (Rupple) and Clarence Muschlitz. James was married to Regena “Reggie” Muschlitz for 21 years until her death in 2009. James attended Penn State and Lehigh University. He...
Joseph "Sam" Midash
Sep 23, 2018
Joseph “Sam” Midash, 91, of Bethlehem, after a long illness, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Dorothy (Ornowski) Midash, his high school sweetheart, with whom he celebrated 70 years of marriage this past June. He was born on March 19, 1927 in McAdoo, PA, and was the...
Dr. Eleanor P. Cummins
Sep 20, 2018
Dr. Eleanor P. Cummins, 82, of Emmaus, PA, passed away on Thursday September 20, 2018 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest in Salisbury Twp. She was born in Newark, NJ, the daughter of the late Michael and Doris (Kaufman) Goldberg. A woman of significant accomplishment with two masters degrees and a doctorate, Eleanor was a teacher, assistant principal, and...
Isolina D. Pereira
Sep 17, 2018
Isolina D. Pereira, 86, of Fountain Hill, passed away Monday, September 17th in her home. She was born April 14, 1932 in Vila Verde, Portugal. She was married to Ramiro F. Pereira for 33 years until his death on February 22, 1997. Isolina dedicated herself to raising her family. She was a member of Holy Infancy Catholic Church in Bethlehem....
Epifania "Stephanie" Ramos
Sep 17, 2018
Epifania “Stephanie” Ramos, 85, of Salisbury Twp., passed away on Monday, September 17, 2018. Born in Ensenada, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Juan Rivera and Monse Rivera-Vega. She was the wife of the late John Pierog. “Stephanie” was employed by SureFit where she worked in shipping and receiving for over 30 years. She was a member...
Amelia M. Rostkowski
Sep 16, 2018
Amelia M. Rostkowski, 92, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2018. Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Marie (Bosi) Venanzi. Amelia was the wife of the late Stanley J. Rotkowski; they were married for 58 years. She worked at Lehigh University in Food Service from 1975 until her retirement in 2012....
Joseph Anthony Carregal
Sep 13, 2018
Joseph Anthony Carregal, 97, of Bethlehem, passed away at home on Thursday, September 13, 2018. He was born on December 31, 1920 in Sada, Spain; son of the late Jos Antonio Carregal and Maria Antonia Barreiro. He was preceded in death by his wife, Aurea B. Carregal. Joseph lived a full and accomplished life. He proudly served in the US...
Harry D. Girou
Sep 13, 2018
Harry D. Girou, 92, of Hellertown, passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018 with his adoring family by his side. He was born January 15, 1926 in Old Forge, NY; he was raised from birth by his grandmother, Margaret Perkins. Harry was the devoted husband of 73 remarkable years to his wife; Elizabeth May (Holmes) Girou. The two were inseparable...
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