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Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
Lucy A. McCall
Jul 4, 2025
Lucy A. McCall, 91, of Freemansburg, passed away Friday, July 4, 2025. She was born in Freemansburg on May 30, 1934 to the late William and Dorothy (Burgess) McCall. Lucy dedicated her life to education, spending over 40 years as the Secretary to the President at Moravian College. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bethlehem.
Survivor: Nephew: Stuart...
Gloria Almer
Jul 1, 2025
Gloria Jean Almer (Mitman) also known as Big Momma or the Brownie Lady, 83, of Montgomery, PA formerly of Lower Nazareth, PA went home on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at her daughter's home after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was the wife of the late John L. Almer who passed away February 14, 1990. She was the daughter of...
William Flederbach
Jun 29, 2025
William "Bill" Eugene Flederbach, of Allentown PA died on Sunday June 29th at the Lehigh Valley Hospice Center after a heroic battle. He fought the fight and never lost his sense of humor and love for his family. Born on February 19, 1945 in Kearny, NJ, and having grown up in Carbondale, PA, he was the son of the late...
Carol Jean Kalman
Jun 26, 2025
Carol Jean Kalman, 77, of Bethlehem Twp, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025 at Country Meadows, Bethlehem Twp. She was the wife of William J. Kalman for 33 years. Carol was born in Phillipsburg, NJ on April 24, 1948 to the late Joseph Sipos and Dorothy (Shauger) Sipos Reed. She was also predeceased by her step-father Elmer Reed. Carol graduated...
Corrine S. Colon
Jun 23, 2025
Corrine S. Colon, 60, of Upper Saucon Twp., passed away Monday, June 23, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital, Upper Bucks. She was the beloved wife of Juan C. Colon; the couple met in middle school, were together for 46 years, and married for 33 years. Corrine was born in Fountain Hill on November 2, 1964 to the late Daniel G....
Kathleen Mary Comito
Jun 23, 2025
Kathleen Mary Comito, 91, formerly of Bethlehem and most recently of Harrisburg, PA, died peacefully on June 23, 2025.
Born on September 27, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Pauline (Mearing) Rush. Kathleen was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and woman of deep faith. On June 3, 1951, she married the love of her life, Philip Benedict...
Adrienne Maio
Jun 23, 2025
Adrienne M. Maio, 75, of Macungie passed away Monday, June 23, 2025 at Gracedale Nursing Home in Nazareth. Born in Easton she was the daughter of the late Ruth (Frutchey) and Claude Mackes. She was married to Thomas L. Maio with whom she celebrated 17 years of marriage this past May 16th.
Adrienne graduated from Moravian College with a BA and received her master's degree...
Marian F. Werkheiser
Jun 22, 2025
Marian F. Werkheiser, 103, of Bethlehem, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025 at Country Meadows, Bethlehem Twp., just four days shy of her 104th birthday. She was the wife of the late William W. Werkheiser who died February 11, 2001. Marian was born in Bethlehem on June 26, 1921 to the late John and Anna (Martin) Fritz. She was a...
Gayle E. Sloane
Jun 21, 2025
Gayle Elise Sloane (Buttner), 82, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Orange, NJ and raised in Morristown, Gayle spent most of her life in Hackettstown where she built a home full of love and raised her family alongside her beloved husband and high school sweetheart, William (Billy) Sloane. Together, they shared 58 beautiful...
Bernard Baran
Jun 20, 2025
Bernard E. Baran Sr, 88, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025, at the Lehigh Valley Hospital- Muhlenberg Campus. He was born in Punxsutawney, PA, the son of the late John and Celestine ( Druchniak) Baran. Bernard was the husband of Catherine (Bacso) Baran, and they celebrated 67 years of marriage this past October 29th. He was...
Judd J. Woelfel
Jun 16, 2025
Judd J. Woelfel, 64, of Bethlehem passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospice House. Born on January 11, 1961 at St. Luke's Hospital in Fountain Hill, he was the son of Ethel M. (Mognet) and the late Carl M. Woelfel.
Judd graduated from Liberty High School class of 1979. He went on to graduate from Penn State University...
Patsy K. Comer
Jun 15, 2025
Patsy K. Comer, 92, of Bethlehem, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025 at her residence. She was the wife of the late Martin W. Comer who died Oct. 31, 2020. She was born in Bloomsburg on June 22, 1932 to the late Anthony and Martha (Lawton) Tedesco. Patsy was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bethlehem Twp. She spent...
Susan Horvath
Jun 14, 2025
Susan C. Horvath, 81, of Nazareth, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Moravian Hall Square.
Born on September 15, 1943, in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Caroline (Svetecz) Horvath.
Susan worked at the Bethlehem Steel for many years, upon retirement she was secretary to the vice president of union relations. After retiring from...
Gay S. Pecsi
Jun 14, 2025
Gay S. Pecsi, 85, of East Allen Township, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at her residence. Born on August 30, 1939, in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Madack) Shivek.Gay graduated from Liberty High School in the class of 1957 and went on to have a career as an administrative assistant at Bethlehem...
Maria Nanashko
Jun 14, 2025
Maria Nanashko, 96, of Bethlehem, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Born on August 7, 1928 in Preluki, Ukraine, she was the daughter of the late Andreyj and Kathryn (Harechko) Donetz.
Maria was a devoted mother and grandmother, she cherished the moments spent with her grandchildren, who will forever remember her radiant smile and the warmth of her unconditional love....
Joseph G. Polak, Jr.
Jun 12, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Joseph George Polak Jr., 71, of Bethlehem, PA, who left us unexpectedly on June 12, 2025. He was the son of the late Helen E. (Fleming) and Joseph G. Polak, Sr. Joe was a loving brother to Joyce Brauchle, husband to estranged wife Doreen Polak, father to Ashley Polak, Megan Johnson, and Joey...
Maria Lees
Jun 11, 2025
Maria Lees, 89, of Bethlehem, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at Gracedale Nursing Home, Upper Nazareth Twp. She was the wife of the late George Lees who died August 24, 2013. Maria was born in Wilson Borough on August 16, 1935 to the late Gus and Stella (Vlahakis) Karukas. She dedicated her life to her family, her home, and...
Kimberly Marie Geueke
Jun 10, 2025
Kimberly Marie Geueke, 42, of Danielsville, PA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on June 10, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Inpatient Hospice Care in Allentown, PA. She courageously and tirelessly fought a battle with pancreatic cancer. Kim was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Her family meant everything to her, and she will be remembered...
Robert R. Roseman
Jun 9, 2025
Robert R. Roseman, 93, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Monday June 9, 2025, at his home. He was born in Bethlehem, PA, the son of the late John and Margaret (Mitman) Roseman. Bob was the husband of Dorothy (Maloney) Roseman, and they celebrated 69 years of marriage this past January 28th. He worked for Bethlehem Steel in the clerical...
Joanne Mihulec-Sheetz
Jun 7, 2025
Joanne Mihulec-Sheetz, 93, of Hellertown passed away Saturday June 7, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Inpatient Hospice, Allentown. She was the wife of the late Michael "Moxie" Joseph Mihulec who died June 21, 1991 and the late Alvin C. Sheetz, Jr. who died March 7, 2017. Joanne was born in Morgantown, WV on September 12, 1931 to the late Elmer J....
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