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

Ronald James Feist

Ronald James Feist

Sep 13, 2018

Ronald James Feist, 71, of Hellertown, died unexpectedly on Thursday, September 13, 2018. He was born in Bethlehem, the son of the late Arlene (Sell) and Elmer Feist. He was the loving husband of Donna (Churetta) Feist. Ron proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. He will be remembered for his great sense of humor,...

John P. Young

John P. Young

Sep 12, 2018

John P. Young, 80, of Bethlehem passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg surrounded by his loving family. Born December 29, 1937 in Bethlehem he was the son of the late Minnie (Kidman) and Ellis B. Young. He was married to Theresa (Horvath) Young with whom he would have celebrated 58 years of marriage this November...

Jennie J. Polak

Jennie J. Polak

Sep 10, 2018

Jennie J. Polak, 98, of Bethlehem, died on Monday, September 10, 2018 at Holy Family Manor. She was born March 23, 1920; daughter of the late Anthony and Kathryn (Moskal) Walkiewicz. Jennie was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Polak. Jennie was a talented seamstress at Forte Neckware and she later worked at Magnetic Windings. She was a parishioner...

Trudieann Hollinger

Trudieann Hollinger

Sep 9, 2018

TrudieAnn Hollinger, 60, of Bethlehem, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest Campus. Born in Bethlehem she was the daughter of Joyce (Siegfried) and the late William Mingora. She was married to William Hollinger, Jr., with who she celebrated ten years of marriage this past August. Trudie worked for the city of Bethlehem as a...

Steven Martini

Steven Martini

Sep 7, 2018

Steven Martini, 78, of Bethlehem passed away on Friday September 7, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Stefan and Elizabeth (Nigoscik) Martini. He was the husband of Deletta (Denza) Martini. They were married for 54 years. Steven was a sales executive for Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. He also served his...

Patricia J. Hart

Patricia J. Hart

Sep 6, 2018

Patricia J. Hart, 82, of Macungie, passed away on Thursday September 6, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Patricia was the wife of the late John T. Hart who passed away in 2015. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a member of the American Legion Walter L. Fox Post...

Manuel Cerqueira

Manuel Cerqueira

Sep 5, 2018

Manuel Cerqueira, 87, of Bethlehem, died on September 5, 2018. He was born on May 26, 1931 in Arcos de Valdevez, Portugal. He was the son of the late Antonio Cerqueira and Lina Gomes Riberio and was also preceded in death by his two sisters, Conceic

Frank J. Tomko, Sr.

Frank J. Tomko, Sr.

Sep 5, 2018

Frank J. Tomko, Sr., 96, of Bethlehem, died on September 5, 2018. He was the son of John and Julia (Mahoski) Tomko; the oldest of six boys. Frank was the husband of the late Katherine E. “Kitty” (Yurasek) for 59 years. Frank began working as a Carpenter Apprentice at the Bethlehem Steel in 1940. Retiring in 1982, he was last...

Mary Jo Steager

Mary Jo Steager

Sep 4, 2018

Mary Jo Steager, 82 of Bethlehem, died on Tuesday, September 04, 2018. She was born March 24, 1936 in Punxsutawney, PA; the daughter of the late John and Mary (Baran) Leszcynski. She was married to the late Richard C. Steager, Sr. for 56 years. Mary Jo was a 1954 graduate of Liberty High School. She bowled for 40 years in...

Frank R. Szvetecz, Iii

Frank R. Szvetecz, Iii

Aug 31, 2018

Frank R. Szvetecz, III, 78, of Bethlehem, died on Friday, August 31, 2018. He was born on February 23, 1940, the son of the late Martha Ann (Malinsky) and Frank R. Szvetecz, II. Frank was the loving husband of the late Wilma M. (Kramer) Szvetecz for 52 years before her passing in 2017. Frank worked for Hauser Chevrolet and later...

Paul O. Buchold

Paul O. Buchold

Aug 31, 2018

Paul O. Buchold, 94, passed away Friday, August 31st at St. Lukes Hospice in Center Valley. Born in Bethlehem he was the husband of Margaret (Kuplen) who died in 1983 and was the son of the late Paul and Lena (Benicke) Buchold. Paul proudly served his country in the US Navy during World War II. He saw action aboard LST...

Linda M. Haluska

Linda M. Haluska

Aug 30, 2018

Linda Marie Haluska (Burkey), passed away peacefully on August 30, 2018 at the age of 62. Linda was born on January 14, 1956 in St. Boniface, Pa. and was the daughter of the late Russell and Katheryn Burkey. She is preceded in death by her siblings Judy Born, Sheila Peters, and Joseph Burkey. Linda graduated from Cambria Heights High School...

Betty E. Holt

Betty E. Holt

Aug 29, 2018

Betty E. Holt, 91, of Bethlehem, passed away at home on August 29, 2018. She was born in Bellaire, OH, the daughter of the late Mildred Johnson. She was the loving wife of Seaton “Sam” A. Holt for 58 years before his passing in 2006. Betty was a member of Wesley Methodist Church of Bethlehem. She worked at Albarell Electric...

Joseph M. Lippert

Joseph M. Lippert

Aug 29, 2018

Joseph M. Lippert, 76, of Bethlehem died Wednesday, August 29, 2018 peacefully at home. Born January 4, 1942 in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Irene (Huyter) and Joseph G. Lippert. He was married to Kathleen (Gombosi) Lippert with whom he celebrated 55 years of marriage this past May. Joseph proudly served his country in the U.S. Army...

Steffie Mary Bugay

Steffie Mary Bugay

Aug 25, 2018

Steffie Mary Bugay, 86 of Bethlehem and formerly of Mansfield, PA died on Saturday, August 25, 2018. She was born in Philadelphia, the daughter of the late William and Blanche (Schmidt) Winiarski. Steffie was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Paul Dominic Bugay. Steffie will be lovingly remembered by her daughters, Stephanie Sharpe, wife of the late...

Rita Ann Meister

Rita Ann Meister

Aug 25, 2018

Rita Ann Meister, 71, of Bethlehem passed away on Saturday August 25, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Frackville, PA, the daughter of the late Elmer and Albina (Melefsky) Homberger. She was the wife of Stephen F. Meister. They celebrated 47 years of marriage on August 14th. Rita was devoted to her loving...

Florence Bogdan

Florence Bogdan

Aug 25, 2018

Florence (Sample) Bogdan, 95, of Bethlehem passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2018 in Moravian Kings Daughters Home, Bethlehem. Florence was the wife of Joseph S. Bogdan who died in 2005. Born in Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Sample. Florence was raised and nurtured by the late Anna Sample. Florence attended Bethlehem Schools and...

Jacqueline "Jackie" B. Gackenbach

Jacqueline "Jackie" B. Gackenbach

Aug 25, 2018

Jacqueline “Jackie” B. Gackenbach, 84 of Northampton died Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest Campus. Born August 22, 1934 in Coplay, PA she was the daughter of the late Helen (Sechler) and Russell Knauss. She was married to Glenn B. Gackenbach for 54 years. Jackie grew up in Northampton on her fathers farm, Knauss Diary Farm....

James Bradley Stocklas

James Bradley Stocklas

Aug 19, 2018

James Bradley Stocklas, 41, of Bethlehem Twp., passed unexpectedly on Sunday, August 19, 2018. He was born May 31, 1977 in Bethlehem, PA; son of James Frank Stocklas and Linda Stocklas Fry. Jimmy will be forever remembered for his sensitivity, caring spirit, and amazing sense of humor. Jimmy was a graduate of Notre Dame High School and he attended the...

Steven B. Szopacs

Steven B. Szopacs

Aug 19, 2018

Steven B. Szopacs, 67, of Bethlehem, PA passed away peacefully on Sunday August 19, 2018 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg Campus in Bethlehem, PA. He was the son of the late Stephen and Hedwig (Kroll) Szopacs. He was the husband of the late Catherine Jean Szopacs. Steven was a graduate of Liberty High School in 1969. He also served his country...

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