OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
Linda S. Rupell
Jun 23, 2019
Linda S. (Manescu) Rupell, 76, of Bethlehem, died on Sunday, June 23, 2019. She was born in Bethlehem; daughter of the late Stephen and Johanna (Kern) Manescu. Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Jack E. Rupell, Sr. Linda was a graduate of Liberty High School. She dedicated her life to her family and will be dearly missed by...
Rose J. Facchiano
Jun 22, 2019
Rose J. Facchiano, 96, of Bethlehem, died on Saturday, June 22, 2019. She was the wife of the late Peter D. Facchiano who died November 10, 2009. Rose was born in Bethlehem and was the daughter of the late Vincent and Josephine (Parenti) Bove. Rose was a machine operator for 11 years at Nielsens Garment Mill in Allentown before retiring...
Mary S. Hudak
Jun 22, 2019
Mary S. Hudak, 97, of Bethlehem died peacefully on Saturday, June 22, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Eva (Tippek) and Michael Semow and raised by the late Dionizy and Efrosinia Holoviak. She was the loving wife of the late Stephen E. Hudak, Sr. Mary proudly served her country in the Womens Army Corps where she supervised the...
Consuelo G. Strohl
Jun 20, 2019
Consuelo G. Strohl, 94, of Macungie entered into eternal peace June 20, 2019 at Lehigh Commons. Consuelo was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 69 years, Edwin V. Strohl and her parents, Francisco and Olivideo (Moran) Guerra and stepmother, Loretta Guerra. Connie retired from Bethlehem Steel as a secretary and translator for the Mining Department. She was active...
Maryellen Prior
Jun 19, 2019
Maryellen Prior, 85, of Easton, passed away on Wednesday June 19, 2019 at the Easton Home. She was born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Milard and Helen (Sperr) Marshall. She was the wife of the late Joseph Prior. Maryellen enjoyed spending time with her family and going to the shore. She will be lovingly remembered by her son, Kevin...
Veronica A. Hafner
Jun 17, 2019
Veronica Ann “Ronnie” Hafner, 85, of Salisbury Twp., passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019. She was born on September 14, 1933, in Allentown, a daughter of the late Arthur Barber and Marguerite (Byrne) Barber Brenner. She was the wife of the late Karl “Bud” Hafner, they were married for 53 years. Ronnie was a graduate of Central Catholic High...
Anna M. Herman
Jun 16, 2019
Anna M. Herman, 92, of Hellertown, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at Holy Family Manor. Born in Lower Saucon, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Ciszczon) Rasich. She was the loving wife of the late Harry C. Herman, they were married for 68 years. Anna worked as a seamstress for the Schobel Brothers Tie...
Mary Ann Long
Jun 15, 2019
Mary Ann Long, 82, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Saturday June 15, 2019 at Fellowship Community in Whitehall, PA. She was born in Dupont, PA, the daughter of the late John and Mary (Huda) Kereczman. She was the wife of the late Elton T. Long. Mary Ann worked as a secretary for Bethlehem Steel and Magistrate Romig. She will...
Jason P. Bradley
Jun 14, 2019
Jason P. Bradley, 49, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Friday June 14, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Bethlehem, the son of Ronald and Sally (Wagner) Bradley of Bethlehem, PA. He was the husband of Ruth ( Rosado ) Bradley. Jason graduated from Liberty High School and also received an associates degree in electronics from Lincoln Tech....
Frank Anthony Donnangelo
Jun 14, 2019
Frank Anthony Donnangelo, 89, of Bethlehem, passed away Friday, June 14, 2019. He was born in Bethlehem, son of the late Frank and Lucrezia (Mollo) Donnangelo. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years Marie Cecelia (Becker) Donnangelo. Frank will be remembered for his unwavering kindness. Frank proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War. He...
Maria Cristina Santana
Jun 12, 2019
Maria Cristina Santana, age 92, of Bethlehem, PA went home to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday June 12, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of Ruben Santana, who preceded her in death in 2006. Her life consisted of caring for family, her faith in Jesus Christ and her service to her church. She...
Charles Chai Quoc Trinh
Jun 12, 2019
Charles Trinh, 79, of Manassas, VA, formerly of Bethlehem, PA, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. He was born in Vietnam on February 28, 1940, the son of the late Dan Trinh and Ha Bich Quach. Charles immigrated to the United States with his wife and daughters in 1975 with the help of Bethlehems former St. Matthews Lutheran Church....
Joseph Joel Spevak
Jun 10, 2019
Joseph Joel Spevak, 78, of Fleetwood, died on Monday, June 10, 2019. He was born in Bethlehem on September 25, 1940; son of the late Joseph M. and Helen (Lesko) Spevak. Joe is survived by his wife, Lynda Anne (Logue) Spevak. Joe was a graduate of Allentown Central Catholic and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from...
Justin M. Carisio
Jun 9, 2019
Justin M. Carisio Sr., 94, of Bethlehem, died Sunday, June 9, at St. Lukes Hospital Anderson Campus surrounded by his loving family. A native and lifelong resident of Bethlehem, he was born in 1924, son of the late Giustino and Maria Zita (De Masi) Carisio. He was a 1941 graduate of Liberty High School. He enlisted in the United States...
Joseph T. Cunningham
Jun 7, 2019
Joseph T. Cunningham, 79, of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Luke and Barbara (Trabel) Cunningham. He was the beloved husband of Mary Ann (Figura) Cunningham; they were married for 57 years. Joe was a 1957 graduate of Central Catholic High School and La Salle College 1961. He...
Dolores Angela Mugione
Jun 6, 2019
Dolores Angela Mugione, 82, of Bethlehem, died on Thursday June 6, 2019. She was born in Bethlehem, daughter of the late Frank and Lena (Piacquadio) Orban. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Stephen Mugione. She will be dearly missed by her children, Bryan, Janet, Richard, and Greg; grandchildren, Bart, Bryan, and Gina; great granddaughter, Savannah; and sister,...
Anna Maria Kozo
Jun 5, 2019
Anna Maria Kozo, 88, of Bethlehem died peacefully on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Ilona (Somenek) and Karoly Domyan. For 39 years, she was the loving wife of the late Frank Kozo. Anna was a member of St. Annes Catholic Church and former member of St. John Capistrano Catholic Church. Anna was a member...
Patricia Ann Skulteti
Jun 5, 2019
Patricia Ann Skulteti, 76, of Bethlehem, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Pauline (Keglovits) Miklos. Patricia is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Richard John Skulteti. Patricia was a graduate of Central Catholic High School. She worked for Firemans Fund Insurance Company for over 20 years. Patricia was...
Jolan N. Carten
Jun 5, 2019
Jolan N. Carten, 93, took her last breath in this life on Wednesday, June 5th, in Altamonte Springs Florida. Born and raised in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa (Sipos) Nadenicheck. She was married for 38 years to the love of her life, James E. Carten Jr., who passed in 1986. She was a member...