OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Evelyn L. Micolochick

Evelyn L. Micolochick

Mar 27, 2019

Evelyn L. Micolochick, 88, of Hellertown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. She was the wife of the late John Micolochick who died in 2017. She is survived by her daughter, Maryanne Micolochick and sister, Nancy Miller. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 30, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St....

Helen M. Gyecsek

Helen M. Gyecsek

Mar 27, 2019

For all the heartfelt things youve done Like giving me money when I had none Saving for me to be independent And carefully watching that I didnt spend it Buying me a car for “Sweet Sixteen” And always treating me like a Queen For years of toys and cars and clothes For my education and trips and shows For making...

Raymond W. Murphy

Raymond W. Murphy

Mar 27, 2019

Raymond W. Murphy, 80, of Bethlehem, passed away on Wednesday March 27, 2019 at Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem. He was born and raised in Philadelphia, the son of the late Raymond G. and Ruth (Boston) Yurasko. He was the husband of Gerri (Linehan) Murphy. They celebrated 59 years of marriage this past October 10th. Ray retired from Ametek in...

Joseph M. Gutierrez

Joseph M. Gutierrez

Mar 26, 2019

Joseph M. “Pepe” Gutierrez, 61, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of Joseph Gutierrez and the late Florentina (Garcia) Gutierrez. He was the beloved husband of Martha (Trinkle) Guiterrez; they were married for 27 years. Joe was a devoted husband and doting father who loved spending time with family...

Daniel T. Filaseta

Daniel T. Filaseta

Mar 25, 2019

Daniel T. Filaseta, 67, of Bethlehem Township died Monday, March 25, 2019 at the St. Lukes Hospice House in Lower Saucon Township. Born January 9, 1952 in Fountain Hill he was the son of the late Rose(Donofrio) and Leonard J. Filaseta. He was married to Patricia (Nonnemacher) Filaseta for 31 years this past September 19th. Daniel retired as a supervisor...

Ronald J. Mitch, Sr.

Ronald J. Mitch, Sr.

Mar 25, 2019

Ronald J. Mitch, Sr., 75, of Freemansburg, passed away at home surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Mary (Macik) and Joseph A. Mitch. He was the loving husband of Jo Ann (Cimino) Mitch. After graduating from Notre Dame High School, Ronald proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy. He was...

Barbara Gestl

Barbara Gestl

Mar 23, 2019

Barbara Gestl, 87, of Bethlehem died Saturday, March 23, 2019 at St. Lukes Hospital, Fountain Hill. Born November 13, 1931 in Jersey City, NJ she was the daughter of the late Williard and Ann (Hlad) Fletcher. She was married to Raymond R. Gestl, Sr. for 68 years. Barbara dedicated herself to raising and caring for her family. She will be...

Elizabeth L. Delgrosso

Elizabeth L. Delgrosso

Mar 22, 2019

Elizabeth L. “Betty” (Horvath) DelGrosso, 91, of Bethlehem, died on Friday, March 22, 2019 with her family by her side. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Paul and Anna (Bukovski) Horvath. Betty was preceded in death by her loving husband of 70 years, Daniel A. DelGrosso. Betty was a graduate of Liberty High School. She enjoyed...

Frances C. Wildgen

Frances C. Wildgen

Mar 22, 2019

Frances C. Wildgen, 84, of Bethlehem passed away on Friday March 22, 2019 at her home. She was born in Allentown, the daughter of the late Joseph and Annamae (Harris) Zelko. She was the wife of the late Charles T. Wildgen. Frances was a supervisor in the housekeeping dept. for St. Lukes Hospital in Bethlehem. She loved gardening, music, puzzles,...

Agnes Hudak

Agnes Hudak

Mar 21, 2019

Agnes Hudak, 91, of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday March 21, 2019 at the Community at Rockhill in Sellersville, PA. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Vasil and Bertha Beleykanich. She was the wife of the late Joseph T. Hudak, Sr., Agnes worked as a cashier for Two Guys Department Store and Gormans. She was a...

John "Jack" J. Prior

John "Jack" J. Prior

Mar 19, 2019

John “Jack” J. Prior, 59 of Allentown, died Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown. Born May 7, 1959 he was the son of Maryellen (Marshall) Prior and the late Joseph Prior. He was married to Stephen Shinke, they were together 25 years and would have been married two years this coming April 3rd. Jack enjoyed being...

Nancy Flounders

Nancy Flounders

Mar 19, 2019

Nancy Flounders, 82, of Bethlehem, passed away on March 19, 2019. She was born December 8, 1936 in Philadelphia; daughter of the late William and Mary (McGeehin) Oar. Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Walter Flounders in 1992. Nancy loved her job as a secretary in the Fred B. Rooney Building; which allowed her to be close...

Francis "Fritz" E. Warminsky

Francis "Fritz" E. Warminsky

Mar 18, 2019

Fritz Warminsky, 84, of Bethlehem Township, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 18, 2019 at Saint Lukes Anderson Campus surrounded by his loving family. Born March 5, 1935, in Bethlehem, PA, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Kolleogy) Warminsky. Fritz graduated from Bethlehem Vocational Technical School in 1953. He worked at Lehigh Engineering, Washington Mechanical Company,...

Elizabeth Christine Kroboth

Elizabeth Christine Kroboth

Mar 18, 2019

Elizabeth Christine Kroboth, 93, of Hellertown, died on Monday, March 18, 2019. She was born September 7, 1925 in Bethlehem, daughter of the late John and Anna (Skerlak) Kroboth. Elizabeth worked as a floor manager for Fountain Hill Mill. She was a parishioner of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church. Elizabeth was a member of the Windish Hall...

Rita C. Coulter

Rita C. Coulter

Mar 17, 2019

Rita C. Coulter, 95, of Bethlehem, died on Sunday, March 17, 2019. She was born in East Mauch Chunk, the daughter of the late Kathryn and Joseph Blum. She was the loving wife of the late Richard J. Coulter, Sr. for 52 years before his passing in 1994. Rita was devoted to her faith and was a member of St....

Francis W. "Frank" Vresics

Francis W. "Frank" Vresics

Mar 17, 2019

Francis W. “Frank” Vresics, 85, of Bethlehem, was born November 28, 1933 and died March 17, 2019. He was the loving and devoted husband of Margaret Ann “Peggy” Vresics. They would have celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in May. Frank was the son of the late John and Anna (Cserpnyak) Vrecsics. He will be lovingly remembered by his three sons,...

Helen M. Phillip

Helen M. Phillip

Mar 16, 2019

Helen M. Phillip, 95, of Bethlehem, died peacefully at her home on March 16, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Pauline (Lazorik) and Charles Check. She was the wife of the late Louis F. Phillip. Helen was a member of Incarnation of Our Lord Church. She enjoyed baking and watching every Phillies game. She cherished her time with...

John R. Novack

John R. Novack

Mar 16, 2019

John Robert Novack, 86, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 16, 2019. John was the son of the late John and Elizabeth (Chato) Novack. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Sally (Heist) Novack. Before retiring, John worked as a Foreman in the Bethlehem Steel Beam Yard for 30 years. He proudly served in the...

Thomas Harry Hahn

Thomas Harry Hahn

Mar 13, 2019

Thomas Harry Hahn, 70, of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. He was born in Bethlehem on October 14, 1948; the son of the late Elwood and Lucy (Foley) Hahn. Thomas is survived by his wife, Brenda Gail (Donnelly) Hahn. Thomas, known to some as Tommy and known to many more as Harry was a graduate of Liberty High...

Shirley A. White

Shirley A. White

Mar 7, 2019

Shirley A. White, 75, of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2019. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Garnetta (White) Bednar. She was employed by B. Braun and retired in 2004. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Debbie Swingle; granddaughter, Ashley Swingle; and brothers, Michael and Robert Bednar. She was predeceased...