OBITUARIES

Charles H. Seyfried

May 1, 2025

Charles H. "Charlie" Seyfried, 75, of Bethlehem passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Born on August 28, 1949, he was the son of the late Arlene E. (Keener) and Floyed E. Seyfried. He was the loving and devoted husband of Marianne D. (Nicholas) Seyfried.

Charles graduated from Liberty High School Class of 1968. He worked for the Bethlehem Housing Authority...

Teresa Epinger

Apr 29, 2025

Teresa Lucia Epinger, 96, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Born in Bethlehem, Teresa was the daughter of Natale ("Christy Lewis") Lucia and Mary Ciliberti. Her stepmother since she was 16 was Louise DeBellis Lucia. Her beloved husband, Frank passed away in 2004. They shared over fifty wonderful years of marriage in the same house on...

Ronald Svetecz

Apr 28, 2025

Ronald Svetecz, 73, of Bethlehem passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025 at Gracedale Nursing Home. Born on June 26, 1951, he was the son of the late Gladys A. (Nichol) and Frank Svetecz. He was the loving husband of Ruthann M. (George) Svetecz.

Ron was a wonderful husband and father who embraced life to the fullest. He loved cruising, especially...

Patrick O'Fallon

Apr 27, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patrick Douglas O'Fallon Jr., of Palmer Township, who left us unexpectedly on April 27, 2025, at the age of 55. Born in Walson Army Hospital at Fort Dix, New Jersey, on January 13, 1970, Patrick touched the lives of those around him with his warm spirit and intelligence.

Patrick was...

Paul Enright, Sr.

Apr 27, 2025

Paul J. Enright Sr., 92, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Sunday April 27, 2025, at his home.

He was born in Fountain Hill, PA, the son of the late Edward and Blanche (Reinhard) Enright and predeceased by his brother Edward and sisters Barbara, Delores, and Miriam. He was the husband of the late Bernice E. (Wirth) Enright.

Paul worked as a...

Charles Gawlick

Apr 27, 2025

Charles H. Gawlick, 86, of Whitehall, formerly of Shady Acres, Cheektowaga, NY passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Fellowship Manor, Whitehall. He was born in Wilkes-Barre on May 22, 1938 to the late Leon and Mary (Drugotch) Gawlick. Charles worked as a dedicated truck driver for American Brass, Buffalo, NY for many years until retiring. Charles was not only...

Jeanette Kozo

Apr 25, 2025

Jeanette Filo Kozo, 87, of Bethlehem, passed away at her home on April 25, 2025. She was the wife of Robert "Bob" J. Kozo. Jeanette was born in Bethlehem on January 17, 1938 to late Anthony N. and Anna (Iampietro) Filo. She was a 1956 graduate of Liberty High School where she was a cheerleader. Jeanette worked for the former...

Ramon Luis Rivas Ruiz

Apr 22, 2025

In Loving Memory of Ramon Luis Rivas Ruiz

April 13, 1944 - April 22, 2025

Ramon Luis Rivas Ruiz, 81, of Allentown, PA, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025.

Born on April 13, 1944, in Patillas, Puerto Rico, Ramon was the son of the late Aquedo Rivas and Paulina (Ruiz) Rivas. He brought with him the strength and vibrant spirit of his...

Nancy Schreck

Apr 22, 2025

Nancy B. Schreck, 83, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospice, holding her granddaughter's hand.

Born on July 20, 1941, in Reading PA she was the daughter of William D. Ritz and Florence E. (Ache) Ritz. She will be remembered for her fierce independence, sense of humor, her contagious smile and her love for food.

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Geraldine Gillespie

Apr 22, 2025

Geraldine "Gerry", "GG" Gillespie, 87, of Lower Saucon Twp., passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at LifePath. She was born in Easton on October 17, 1937 to the late Henry F. and Wanda J. (Ruggerio) Strazewski.



Geraldine will be remembered for the love and warmth she shared with her friends and family at LifePath. Geraldine brought so much...

Stanley A. Szymanski

Apr 18, 2025

Stanley A. Szymanski of Bath, PA (previously Matawan, NJ) passed away from complications due to pneumonia on April 18th, 2025. He was surrounded by family and friends.

Stanley Szymanski was born April 23, 1940 in New Brunswick, NJ. He was the youngest of three children and is predeceased by his two sisters, Helen Wisely and Lorraine Romatowski. He played football and...

Nicholas Begovich

Apr 18, 2025

Nicholas Joseph Begovich, 91, of Hanover Township, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025, at Moravian Village.

Born on July 12, 1933, in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late John Naletilic and Mary (Zegalia) Begovich.

Nicholas served our country in the United States Air Force---the military is where he learned the skills to become an electronic technician, and this would...

Kenneth R. DiMenichi

Apr 17, 2025

Kenneth R. DiMenichi, 99, of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Born on September 12, 1925, in Bethlehem, PA, he was the son of the late Isadore and Edna (Minnich) DiMenichi.

Kenneth was a man of integrity, intelligence, and generosity. He was a respected craftsman, known for his ingenuity and ability to fix anything. Kenneth was the proud owner...

Lemuel Bernard Wilson

Apr 16, 2025

Lemuel Bernard Wilson (referred to as Bernard), 70, of Bethlehem passed away at home on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Born on January 6, 1955, in Jersey City, NJ to the late Elizabeth (Oglesby) Wilson and Lemuel S. Wilson. He was the loving husband of Diane (Dixon) Wilson.

Bernard graduated from Lincoln High School in Jersey City, NJ in 1973. He attended...

Wash Telepchak, Jr.

Apr 15, 2025

Wash Telepchak, Jr, 95, of Bethlehem Township passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill. He was the husband of Patricia (Keretz) Brandstetter and the late Helen (Yaworsky) Telepchak who died April 2, 2011. Wash was born in Nesquehoning on May 9, 1929 to the late Wash, Sr. and Anna (Rohal) Telepchak. He served our country...

Edward Cassel, Jr.

Apr 14, 2025

Edward Carl Cassel Jr. of Longboat Key, FL and Easton, PA passed away peacefully at sunset surrounded by family on Monday, April 14th, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospice House in Bethlehem, PA.

Born in York, PA to the late E. Carl and Helen (Zarfoss) Cassel, Ed spent much of his youth working at his parents' small family business, Carl's News Stand....

Kenneth M. Kelly

Apr 10, 2025

Ken Kelly, 68, of Bethlehem Township passed away at home on Thursday, April 10, 2025 following a long hard-fought battle with cancer. Born January 7, 1957, in Jersey City, NJ, he was the son of the late Jean D. (Long) and William J. Kelly.

Ken graduated from Middlesex High School in 1975, where he proudly wore number 11 on their state...

David Simmons

Apr 10, 2025

David James Simmons, 61, of Bethlehem Township, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Bethlehem North. He was born in Fountain Hill on July 13, 1963 to the late Joseph T., Sr. and Ethel V. (Boysza) Simmons. David worked for Sure Fit and for McDonald's for many years. He was a simple man who found joy in life's small pleasures,...

Sandra Martinez

Apr 10, 2025

Sandra Martinez, 84, of Bethlehem passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at home with her family by her side. Born on December 15, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Helen (Mullen) and Howard J. Giering. She was the loving wife of the late Julio R. Martinez.

Sandy worked for General Electric for many years as well as...

Ellen M. Reed

Apr 8, 2025

Ellen M. Reed, 75, of Bethlehem passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Born on May 16, 1949 in Somerville, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Thyra (Peollot) and Herbert Brown. She was the loving wife of Dennis W. Reed.

Ellen worked as a phlebotomist at Miller Keystone Blood Center where she cared for countless donors. She enjoyed being...