OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Christine "Aunt Teen" Gallagher

Christine "Aunt Teen" Gallagher

Jan 22, 2019

Christine “Aunt Teen” Gallagher, 91, of Fountain Hill, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Cedarbrook Fountain Hill. Born in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Mary Reiss. She was the wife of the late Daniel “Bud” Gallagher who passed in 2012; they were married for 60 years. They loved roller skating together and could...

Magdaline Guidon

Magdaline Guidon

Jan 22, 2019

Magdaline Guidon, 87, of Coopersburg, formerly of Freemansburg, died Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at LifeQuest Nursing Center in Quakertown. Born August 29, 1931 in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Anna (Bodak) and John Polack. She was married to Andrew Guidon, Jr. for 56 years until his death on April 13, 2008. Magdaline was devoted to her family....

Emery John Haller, Jr.

Emery John Haller, Jr.

Jan 18, 2019

Emery John Haller, Jr. 82, of Bethlehem, died on January 18, 2019. He was born on July 5, 1936 in Bethlehem; son of the late Emery J. Haller, Sr. and the late Lottie F. (Potocki) Berger. He was a Bethlehem High School graduate, a District 11 champion in the 220 yard dash and anchor on the 440 and 880 District...

Eva Delaurentis

Eva Delaurentis

Jan 15, 2019

Eva DeLaurentis, 95, of Bethlehem, passed away in her home on January 15, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Congetta (Petrecelli) and Rocko DeLaurentis. Eva was a member of St. Annes Catholic Church. She enjoyed cooking, baking, making ceramics and sewing. She especially loved spending time with her family and friends. She will be lovingly remembered by her...

M. Patricia Yanega

M. Patricia Yanega

Jan 15, 2019

M. Patricia Yanega, 83, of Bethlehem died Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at St. Lukes Hospital, Fountain Hill Campus. Born May, 12, 1935 in Coaldale, PA she was the daughter of the late Marie and Joseph Keenan. She was married to Victor J. Yanega, Jr. for 56 years until his death on July 11, 2013. Pat dedicated herself to her family....

Virginia Fay Brader

Virginia Fay Brader

Jan 12, 2019

Virginia Fay Klotz Brader died on January 12, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin Robert and Beatrice Mae Strohl; her husband, Gerald S. Brader, Sr.; daughter, Debra Ann Klotz; granddaughter, Mary Klotz; brothers, Gerald M. Strohl and Melvin Strohl Jr. and her sister, Ruthann Decker. She is survived by her daughter, Donna Schleicher and husband, Ralph;...

Joseph J. Kundek

Joseph J. Kundek

Jan 12, 2019

Joseph J. Kundek, 99, of Bethlehem died Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Moravian Village in Bethlehem. Born in Bethlehem he was the son of the late Mary (Lazorik) and Albert Kundek. He was married to Justine (Keltos) Kundek for 64 years until her death on September 13, 2007. Joseph grew up in Czechoslovakia and returned to America when he was...

Helen Ann Jaeger

Helen Ann Jaeger

Jan 12, 2019

Helen Ann Jaeger, 81, of Bethlehem, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Holy Family Manor. Born in Bethlehem on March 6, 1937, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Fenol) Greenstein. She was the loving wife of John L. Jaeger. Helen was a 1955 graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School and before retiring was employed...

Carolina A. Silva

Carolina A. Silva

Jan 11, 2019

Carolina A. Silva, 92, of Hellertown, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 11, 2019. Born in Santa Luzia, Veiros, Estarreja, Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Ilidio and Carolina (Matoso) de Almeida. She was the wife of the late Ildefonso Silva who died in 1977. She worked as a Seamstress and retired from the A.G. Baba Company; she...

Roberta Stone Angle

Roberta Stone Angle

Jan 10, 2019

Roberta Stone Angle, 88, died on January 10, 2019 at Westminster Village after a lengthy illness. She was born in Altoona, PA, the daughter of the late Howard M. and Marguerite Stone. She was married to Thomas S. Angle, who predeceased her in 2011 after 64 years of marriage. They lived in Chambersburg, PA until relocating to the Lehigh Valley...

Rosemarie M. Meixell

Rosemarie M. Meixell

Jan 5, 2019

Rosemarie M. Meixell, 84, of Bethlehem Township, passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family on January 5, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Theresa (Forstoffer) and Ludwig Belgrasch. Rosemarie retired from Western Electric. She enjoyed golfing, playing Pinochle, fishing, polka music and spending time at her second home at Promise Land State Park. She also...

Maria Colon-Lopez

Maria Colon-Lopez

Jan 5, 2019

Maria Coln-Lopz, 90, of Bethlehem, passed away on Saturday, January 05, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Teodora (Sanchez) and Pedro Vasquez. She was the loving wife of the late Manuel Coln-Lopz. Maria enjoyed sewing, knitting and crocheting. Her cooking will be missed by so many that loved her. She loved being with family and friends and especially...

Robert A. Farris

Robert A. Farris

Jan 4, 2019

Robert Andrew Farris, 88, of Bethlehem, PA passed away Friday, January 4, 2019 at Country Meadows, Bethlehem, PA. He was preceded in death by his wife of over 60 years, Elaine M. (Kisslan) Farris. Born in Bethlehem, PA, he was the son of the late Andrew and Sophie (Chuchran) Farris. Robert, a Korean War veteran, served as a sergeant. He...

Vasilia "Bessie" M. Zervos

Vasilia "Bessie" M. Zervos

Jan 4, 2019

Vasilia “Bessie” M. Zervos, 83, of Bethlehem, PA died Friday, January 4, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Born June 9, 1935 in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Athina (Mihalakis) Roudis. She was married to the late Michael N. Zervos. Bessie dedicated herself to her family, prior to starting her family she worked at the...

Maryann Wolfe

Maryann Wolfe

Jan 2, 2019

Maryann Wolfe, 71, of Bethlehem died on January 2, 2019 peacefully in her home. Born on August 29, 1947 in Mont Clair, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Mary (Forgione) Siegle. She was married to Wayne W. Wolfe. Maryann retired from the Parkland School District in 2015 after 30 years of employment as a Confidential Secretary;...

Martha F. Drust

Martha F. Drust

Jan 2, 2019

Martha F. Drust, 91, of Bethlehem, died Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hospice. Born in Bronx, New York she was the daughter of the late Ernestine (Taylor) and Martin Degenhardt. She was married to the late John Drust. Martha received her GED in 1987 from Liberty High School. She worked as a pharmacy tech at Sun Ray...

Wanda Cruciani

Wanda Cruciani

Jan 1, 2019

Wanda Cruciani, 93, of Bethlehem died Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at Saucon Valley Manor in Hellertown. Born November, 20, 1925 she was the daughter of the late Jennie (Bambu) and Ulisse Cruciani. Wanda graduated from Lower Saucon High School. She worked at Western Electric as a final processor, retiring after 35 years. Wanda was a member of the Pioneers Club...

Gordon D. Burk

Gordon D. Burk

Dec 31, 2018

Gordon D. Burk, 86, of Bethlehem died Monday, December 31, 2018 in his home with his family by his side. Born December 30, 1932 he was the son of the late Florence (Frank) and Charles Burk. He was married to Jane A. (Frankenfield) Burk with whom he would have celebrated 65 years of marriage this coming January 16th. Gordon was...

Genaro Alvarez

Genaro Alvarez

Dec 31, 2018

Genaro “Nogles” Alvarez, Jr., 84, of Bethlehem died Monday, December 31, 2018 in his home. Born in Freemansburg he was the son of the late Pearl (Bradley) and Genaro Alvarez. Genaro worked at the Bethlehem Steel in the coke works retiring after 45 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Therese Alvarez, sons, Michael Alvarez, Genaro Alvarez III,...

Joann Rose Harrison

Joann Rose Harrison

Dec 29, 2018

Joann Rose (Soda) Harrison, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018. Born in Bethlehem, PA on September 25, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Rose (Loprete) and Theodosio Soda. After graduating Liberty High, Joann (“Jenny”) was employed at Vultee Aircraft during WWII. She also was employed at Western Electric and Orrs Department Store. She retired in 1993 after...

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