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Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
Ruth Cunningham
Apr 15, 2024
Ruth R. Cunningham, 87, of Ormond Beach, FL. Formerly of Bethlehem passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024. Born on October 4, 1936 in West Fork, AR, she was one of twelve children of the late Dora (Paris) and Leo S. Williams. She was the loving wife of the late Kenneth C. Richardson and the late Richard E. Cunningham.
Ruth worked...
Carole Tulio
Apr 14, 2024
Carole A. Tulio, 81, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024. Born on November 21, 1942, in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Anne (Donchez) Silvester.
Carole found joy in music, singing, and caring for animals. Her kind soul and selfless nature endeared her to all who had the pleasure of knowing her. She dedicated...
Dolores M. Mervan
Apr 14, 2024
Dolores Mary Mervan, 92, of Bethlehem, PA and Westfield, NJ, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Overlook Hospital in Summit, NJ. She was born on September 26, 1931 in Bethlehem, daughter of the late Stephen and Virginia (Knipe) Kerso. She was the wife of the late Stephen C. Mervan for 57 years until his death in 2011.
Born...
Joan Slivko
Apr 10, 2024
Joan R. Slivko, 91, of Bethlehem passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. She was the wife of the late Joseph G. Slivko who died in 1969. Joan was born in Bethlehem on July 21,1932 to the late Joseph and Katherine (Repash) Reybitz. She graduated from Bethlehem Catholic High School in 1950. Joan was previously employed...
Silvina Alves
Apr 9, 2024
Silvina Alves, 92, of Bethlehem passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Moravian Village. She was the wife of the late Antonio Alves who died in 2011. Silvina was born in Veiros, Portugal on March 28, 1932 to the late Benjamin and Arminda (Pereira) DaSilva. Silvina's career for four decades was a sewing machine operator at the former Forte...
James White
Apr 7, 2024
James C. White, of Osprey, Florida, formerly of Upper Macungie Township, passed away on April 7, 2024, at the age of 89. He was the son of the late Daniel and Josephine (Collins) White. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland but was raised in the Lehigh Valley. He is survived by his longtime companion, Freda S. Frova of Allentown, PA,...
Steven Hartman
Apr 5, 2024
Steven Eric Hartman, 65, of Easton passed away on April 5, 2024. Born on August 19, 1958 in Topeka, KS, he was the son of Deanna (Dervin) Mazzoni and the late Lester Hartman.
Steven grew up along the Delaware River. He loved being in the water, enjoying water sports, and leisurely boating up and down the river. He graduated from Bangor...
Kathleen Rivera
Apr 3, 2024
Kathleen Rivera, 68, of Bethlehem, died on April 3, 2024, at St. Lukes Hospital, Fountain Hill.
Born on April 4, 1955, in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Julia Sabella.
Kathleen enjoyed watching TV and spending time with her grandchildren.
Kathleen is survived by three children, daughter, Juanita Sabella and two sons, Robert and Christopher Sabella; 14 grandchildren and...
Margaret "Sue" Bonser
Apr 2, 2024
With heavy hearts, we sadly announce the passing of Margaret "Sue" Bonser, 77, of Bethlehem, who passed away on April 2, 2024. She was born in Quakertown on May 25, 1946, to the late Charles Kemmerer and Arlene (Unangst) Kemmerer Hower. She is survived by her husband, Ernest F. Bonser, Jr. They were married on April 26, 1975.
Sue will be...
Cordelia Racsok
Apr 2, 2024
Cordelia L. "Babe" Racsok, 88, of Bethlehem passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Born on September 13, 1935 she was the daughter of the late Julia and Samuel O. Steward, Sr. She was the loving and caring wife of Frank J. Racsok.
Babe had the biggest heart of anyone you could ever meet. If you met her, you immediately fell...
Lisette Martinez
Mar 31, 2024
In loving memory of Lisette Martinez, 44, a cherished daughter, mother, sibling, and friend, who gracefully passed on March 31, 2024, after courageously battling cancer. Lisette blessed the world with her presence on August 18, 1979, in Bethlehem, PA. Throughout her life, her heart overflowed with a deep love for her family and an unwavering pride in her three beloved...
Janet Wev
Mar 30, 2024
Janet Emily (Osborne) Wev, 83, of Lehigh Commons, Macungie, formerly of Bethlehem and Millsboro, DE passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Bethlehem North Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Philadelphia on August 9, 1940 to the late William Osborne and Maryjane (Mason) Osborne. Janet co-owned and operated the former Cardinal Dry Cleaners of Allentown for many years...
Howard Dean
Mar 28, 2024
Howard Roger Dean, 78, of Bethlehem Twp. passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital, Anderson Campus. He was beloved husband to Nancy L (Raymond) Dean, father of Roger A Dean, and friend to many.
Howard Roger Dean, better known as Roger, was a man of extraordinary talents and blessings, whose life was a testament to the power...
John "Jack" Edelman
Mar 27, 2024
John T. "Jack" Edelman, 83, of Bethlehem, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Born on October 3, 1940, the son of the late Emma (Marsden) and Bernard Edelman. He was the loving husband of Joann R. (Johns) Edelman.
Jack proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy and later his city as a member of the...
Alice E. Waters
Mar 26, 2024
Alice E. Waters, 79, of Freemansburg, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Born on April 13, 1944 in Valley View, PA, she was the daughter of the late Elva (Schreffler) and Harold Klinger.
Alice dedicated 49 years of her life to Corby Industries, ultimately retiring as the Production Manager. She found solace in the tranquil art of fishing, sought joy...
William Veanus
Mar 23, 2024
William Alan Veanus, 58, passed away on March 23, 2024. He was born May 22, 1965, in Bethlehem, the son of Mary Ann (Hettenbach) Veanus and the late Stanley W. Veanus.
William will be remembered as a quiet man with a positive attitude. As well as his deep appreciation of nature and the joy he discovered in hiking. He found solace...
Angel Antonio Gonzalez
Mar 21, 2024
Angel Antonio Gonzalez 77, of Bethlehem passed away on Thursday, March 21,2024 at his residence. He was the husband of Magdalena Rodrigues Pacheco. Angel was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico on June 26,1946 to the late Romualdo and Juana (Gonzalez) Gonzalez. He worked as a Machining Operator for Stanley Power Equipment in New Britain, CT for many years until retiring.
Angel...
Fernando Rosa
Mar 20, 2024
Fernando Rosa, 71, a man of generous spirit and friendly demeanor, of Bethlehem passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Carmen Diaz. Fernando was born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico on July 22,1952 to the late Nicolas and Gloria (Alicea) Rosa. He worked for Mrs. Paul’s Kitchen,...
Ronald T. Hersh Sr.
Mar 17, 2024
Ronald T. Hersh Sr., 80, formerly of Bethlehem Township, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday March 17, 2024, at Gracedale Nursing Home in Nazareth, PA. He was born in Quakertown, PA, the son of the late Arthur and Irene (Mertl) Hersh. He was the beloved husband of Dorothy (Varady) Hersh for 57 years. Ronald was Assistant Building Engineer for the...
Michael Douglas Wetherill
Mar 17, 2024
Michael D. Wetherill, 72, of Bethlehem, PA passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024, surrounded by his family and loving wife of 49 years Maria(Hladasz). Born in Chester, PA he was the son of the late George and Esther (Kiefer) Ferguson. Michael retired from Nissan Motor Corp. after 26 years of service. Mike was an active and devoted member of St....
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