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

John Francis Shelly

John Francis Shelly

Oct 22, 2018

John Francis Shelly, 56, of Center Valley passed away unexpectedly Monday, October 22, 2018. Born February 2, 1962 he was the son of the late Dorothy (Gaither) and Earl Shelly. John was a member and dedicated volunteer at the Spring Valley Sportsman Club. He worked privately as a landscaper and enjoyed collecting trains. He will be lovingly remembered by his...

Antonio "Tony" Marques

Antonio "Tony" Marques

Oct 21, 2018

Antonio “Tony” Marques, 70, of Bethlehem Township died unexpectedly Sunday, October 21, 2018 at St. Lukes Hospital, Fountain Hill Campus. Born June 19, 1948 in Oliveira de Azemeis, Portugal he was the son of the late Albertina T. (DaSilva) and Eurico Marques. He was married to Alice (Isidoro) Marques with whom he celebrated 45 years of marriage this past May...

Mary V. Moyer

Mary V. Moyer

Oct 20, 2018

Mary V. Moyer, 97, of Milford, DE, formerly of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Saturday October 20, 2018 at the Milford Memorial Hospital. She was a resident of Milford Place Assisted Living since April of 2018. She was born in Bethlehem, daughter of the late Valentine and Mary (Boldizar) Bauer. She was the wife of the late Richard H. Moyer....

Matthew Lewis Harrison, Sr.

Matthew Lewis Harrison, Sr.

Oct 20, 2018

Matthew Lewis Harrison, Sr. was born on December 16, 1938 to the Late Nathaniel Harrison, Sr. and the Late Pastor Mother Hortense Savilla Potillo Harrison in Brodnax, VA. He was called home on October 20, 2018 in St Lukes Hospital, Bethlehem, PA. Matthew married Virginia Thompson on February 14, 1961 in Bethlehem, PA. Matthew was raised in Brodnax, VA and...

Trottey "Sharkey" Kostic

Trottey "Sharkey" Kostic

Oct 19, 2018

Trottey G. “Sharkey” Kostic, 93, of Bethlehem, died on Friday, October 19, 2018 at St. Lukes Hospice House. Born in Freemansburg, he was the son of the late George and Bessie (Fritchman) Kostic. He was the loving husband of the late Dorothy (Koch) Kostic who died in 2010; they were married for 59 years. “Sharkey” worked for the Bethlehem Steel...

Ruth Ann Anderson

Ruth Ann Anderson

Oct 18, 2018

Ruth Ann Anderson, 71, of Freemansburg, PA passed away on Thursday October 18, 2018 at her home. She was born in Pottsville, PA, the daughter of the late Eugene and Mary (Correll) Parnell. Ruth worked as a claims secretary for Erie Insurance for 25 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her son, Brian Anderson and wife Michelle of Bethlehem...

Jeanne B. Benner

Jeanne B. Benner

Oct 17, 2018

Jeanne B. Benner, 96, of Bethlehem, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. She was born on February 24, 1922, the daughter of the late Mary (Timko) and Joseph Dutko. She was the wife of Harry R. Benner. Jeanne was an active member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Jeanne loved to read. She and her husband were members...

Elizabeth E. Muzikar

Elizabeth E. Muzikar

Oct 16, 2018

Elizabeth E. Muzikar, 91, of Bethlehem Twp., passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. Born in Oltrc, Hungary, she was the daughter of the late Lszl and Julianna (Mt) Sumeghy. She was the wife of the late Julius A. Muzikar who died in 2000; they were married for 50 years. Elizabeth was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bethlehem...

Duncan Yankovich

Duncan Yankovich

Oct 16, 2018

Duncan Yankovich passed away unexpectedly on October, 16, 2018. He was loved and will be dearly missed by his parents, Robert and Melissa (Ruggiero) Yankovich; his brother, Reilly Yankovich; grandparents, Maryanne and Glenn Breidenbach and Lois and Daniel Ruggiero; aunts, uncles and cousins. Duncan will be forever remembered for his friendliness, his ability to make people happy and his selflessness....

Zachary Storm

Zachary Storm

Oct 16, 2018

Zachary Storm, 28 of Bethlehem Twp., died on October 16, 2018. He will be dearly missed by his mother, Michele Storm; grandmother, Diane Male; great-great aunt with whom he resided, Edith Seip; great aunt, Jojo Gosling; aunt, Randi McNeely and 2nd cousin Laylah “Sweetie Pie” Beers. He was predeceased by Robert Seip. A visitation will be held Saturday at Connell...

Frieda Yost

Frieda Yost

Oct 16, 2018

Frieda Yost, 89, of Northampton, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. Born on February 15, 1929 in Rabafuzes, Hungary, she was the daughter of the late Fredrika (Trinkle) and Julius Weber. She was the loving wife of Joseph E. Yost for 66 years before his passing in March of 2018. Frieda was a member...

Sister M. Frances Pastusek, Osf

Sister M. Frances Pastusek, Osf

Oct 10, 2018

Sister M. Frances (Dolores) Pastusek, a member of the School Sisters of St. Francis, United States Province, in her 69th year of Profession, died on October 10, 2018, at Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem, Pa. She was 90. Sister entered the community in Pittsburgh, Pa., from Holy Trinity Church in Perth Amboy, N.J. in the Diocese of Trenton in 1947...

Donald Hillman

Donald Hillman

Oct 9, 2018

Donald Hillman passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving daughters at St. Lukes Hospice House. He was 86 years old. Born in London, England in 1931, Donald survived the Blitz on London, enduring 5 months of nightly air raids by the Nazis. He graduated from Cambridge University and the University of Pennsylvania earning his Ph.D. He fought in the Korean...

Edward J. Crocus

Edward J. Crocus

Oct 7, 2018

Edward J. Crocus, 93, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, October 07, 2018. He was the devoted husband of 68 years to the late Helen (Press) Crocus. Edward served in the US Navy during WWII. He was an honorary member of the Nam Knights. Edward was a parishioner of St. Annes Catholic Church and formerly a parishioner of St. Stanislaus...

Grace E. Caragher

Grace E. Caragher

Oct 7, 2018

Grace E. Caragher, born January 20, 1931, passed away on October 7, 2018. She will be lovingly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Grace was predeceased by her parents Peter A Caragher and Elizabeth (Corrigan) Caragher, her brother, Peter A Caragher, II and her sister, Mary Saggese. Grace was born and raised in Queens Village,...

John T. Blawn

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...

Kimberly B. Kirkpatrick

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...

Frank Schwartz

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...

Ramonita Garcia

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

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...

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