OBITUARIES

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

Wilson Lee Hobbs

Wilson Lee Hobbs

Jun 15, 2018

Wilson Lee Hobbs, of Clarksville, MD, passed away on June 15, 2018 after a short illness. He had been living with his daughter-in-law in Bethlehem, PA. Wilson (Will) was born on October 26, 1927 in Howard County, MD to parents Charles W. Hobbs and Sophia Eleanor (Cissel) Hobbs and was the youngest of 7 children. He was predeceased by his...

Helen Berezny Vargo

Helen Berezny Vargo

Jun 12, 2018

Helen “Penny” Berezny Vargo, 98, of Bethlehem passed on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. She was born May 19, 1920; daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Antolik) Chando. Penny was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Berezny in 1987 and later her husband, Julius Vargo. Penny was a woman ahead of her time. She was a hardworking, athletic business...

Helen R. Pinter

Helen R. Pinter

Jun 10, 2018

Helen R. Pinter, 92, of Bethlehem died Sunday, June 10, 2018 in her home. Born February 28, 1926 in Fountain Hill, she was the daughter of the late Cecelia (Muhr) and Leo Copf. She was married to Anthony L. Pinter for 52 years until his passing on December 14, 1999. Helen worked for the M. W. Wood Company at Moravian...

Arthur B. Tavares

Arthur B. Tavares

Jun 10, 2018

Arthur “Art” B. Tavares, 91, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018 with his family by his side. He was born in Philadelphia to the late Maria and Joseph Tavares. He was the loving husband of the late Maria C. (Cabelo) Tavares. Art proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps. He worked...

Joseph Gonda

Joseph Gonda

Jun 9, 2018

Joseph Gonda, 86, of Bethlehem, passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018. He was born in Dunmore, PA, the son of the late Katherine (Hafich) and Michael Gonda, Sr. He was the loving husband of Stella A. (Kosman) Gonda. Joe proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy. He worked at the Bethlehem Steel Co. for...

Joan L. Tipton

Joan L. Tipton

Jun 7, 2018

Joan L. Tipton, 83, of Walnutport passed away on Thursday June 7, 2018 at St. Lukes Hospice House in Bethlehem, PA. She was born in Manhattan Beach, CA, the daughter of the late Joseph and Viola (Gardner) Landaker. She was the wife of the late Dr. Charles Leon Tipton. Joan loved being with and taking care of her family. To...

Diane H. Wood

Diane H. Wood

Jun 3, 2018

Diane H. Wood, 68, of Florida, formerly of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Sunday June 3, 2018 at St. Lukes Hospital in Bethlehem. She was the daughter of the late Steve and Claire (Washefsky) Kowalski. She was the wife of Gary Wood. They celebrated 50 years of marriage on February 24th. Diane worked for Holtz & Co. and Almart, but...

Mary I. Kacmar

Mary I. Kacmar

Jun 3, 2018

Mary I. Kacmar, 96, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at Holy Family Manor. Born in Lansford, PA on March 28, 1922; she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Pizik) Kacmar. Before retiring Mary worked in the Pricing Department at Hesss. She was a lifelong member of Ss. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and...

Alfred J. Kane

Alfred J. Kane

Jun 3, 2018

Alfred J. Kane, 88, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Sunday June 3, 2018 at his residence. A viewing will be held from 10-11am on Saturday June 9, 2018 at Ss. Simon & Jude Catholic Church 730 W. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11am. Burial will be held at Holy Saviour Cemetery....

Ann S. Hoffman

Ann S. Hoffman

May 28, 2018

Ann S. Hoffman, 92, of Bethlehem, died on Monday, May 28, 2018. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine Simone. Ann was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Louis R. Hoffman. She is survived by her children, Michael Hoffman and wife, Karen McKenzie of Jupiter, FL; Anne Stachina and husband, James...

Eugene L. Buttillo

Eugene L. Buttillo

May 27, 2018

Eugene Louis Buttillo, 84, of Davenport, Florida, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 27, 2018, while at home with his loving and devoted wife of 20 years, Dolores (Nelson) Buttillo. Born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Jerry Buttillo and Lougia (Stellato) Buttillo. At a young age, Eugene joined the Marines to protect and serve his...

Lawrence S. Digirolamo

Lawrence S. Digirolamo

May 27, 2018

Lawrence Salvatore DiGirolamo, 97, of Bethlehem passed away on May 27, 2018. Larry was born on January 28, 1921 in Phillipsburg, NJ, the son of the late Pietro and Rosaria Bozzomo DiGirolamo. He was the loving husband of Doris June Lear DiGirolamo who passed away in 2011. They celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary in September 2010. Larry was a WWII...

Raymond M. Bussemer

Raymond M. Bussemer

May 26, 2018

Raymond Bussemer, 95, of Cherry Hill, NJ and most recently of Bethlehem Twp., died on Saturday, May 26, 2018. He was born October 30, 1922 in Philadelphia, PA; the middle child of 5 to his parents, the late Frank and Pauline (Schlernitzauer) Bussemer. Raymond is survived by his devoted wife of 71 years, Marie (Masgai) Bussemer. The two met doing...

Carole Ann Schweitzer

Carole Ann Schweitzer

May 24, 2018

Carole Ann Schweitzer, 74, of Colchester, Connecticut and formerly of Ledyard, passed away at home on May 24, 2018. She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mildred (Dellisant) Mitchell. Born on January 2, 1944, in Allentown PA, she grew up in Bethlehem where she attended school. Carole met and married her beloved husband David J. Schweitzer, Sr. in...

Rudy Marmelo, Sr.

Rudy Marmelo, Sr.

May 23, 2018

Rudolph “Rudy” Marmelo, Sr., 87, of Bethlehem Twp., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 23, 2018; he was surrounded by his family. Born in Freixo da Serra, Portugal; he was the son of the late Adirao and Amelia (Esperancu) Marmelo. He was the husband of the late Anne (Melinsky) Marmelo who died in 2016; they were married for 63 years....

William Sherwood Fogle

William Sherwood Fogle

May 21, 2018

William Sherwood Fogle, 70, of Northampton, died unexpectedly on Monday, May 21, 2018. He was born March 22, 1948 in Allentown, the son of Kenneth Fogle of Saucon Valley and the late Dolores (Remele) Fogle. Bill was a 1966 graduate of Louis E. Dieruff High School. He proudly served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. Bill was a...

Marie M. Snell

Marie M. Snell

May 20, 2018

Marie M. Snell, 97, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Cedarbrook in Fountain Hill. Born on January 12, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Julia (Wargo) and Stephen Popyach. She was the wife of the late George R. Snell. Marie and George were a great and loving couple. Marie enjoyed volunteering at the Red...

Yolanda E. Mckinnon

Yolanda E. Mckinnon

May 19, 2018

Yolanda E. McKinnon, 93, died May 19, 2018 at Moravian Village, Bethlehem. She was predeceased in 2004 by her husband of 54 years, Ralph B. McKinnon. Yolanda is survived by her daughter, Janet, wife of Andrew Soos Jr. and grandsons, Daniel (Jodi) Soos and Stephen (Amy) Soos. She is also survived by three great grandchildren, Connor, Mason and Sydney Soos....

Barbara Ann Yeager

Barbara Ann Yeager

May 19, 2018

Barbara A. Yeager, 65, of Bethlehem, passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of Agnes A. (Check) Yokai and the late Elmer Yokai. She was the wife of Thomas A. Yeager, Jr.; they were married for 40 years. Barbara was a graduate of Liberty High School and previously worked as a receptionist for...

Carlos A. Sousa

Carlos A. Sousa

May 15, 2018

Carlos A. Sousa, 73, of Bethlehem Township, passed Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at St. Lukes Hospital in Fountain Hill. Born January 20, 1945 in Murtosa, Portugal he was the son of the late Benvinda (Tavares) and Armando Sousa. He was married to Natalia (Rebelo) Sousa with whom he celebrated 52 years of marriage this past December. Carlos was a construction...

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