OBITUARIES
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Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
Donald Spano
Oct 2, 2025
Donald J. Spano, 87, of Bethlehem Township, formerly of Allentown, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at Country Meadows. Born on March 24, 1938, he was the son of the late Rose (Saccocio) and Andrew Spano. For 61 years, he was the loving husband of Mary Jennifer (Hamill) Spano.
Don was a proud graduate of the Citadel. He went on...
James Thomas Hartnett
Dec 9, 2025
James "Jim" Thomas Hartnett, 93, of Telford, formerly of Lanark, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at the Lutheran Community at Telford. He was the husband of Nancie Jean (Neidig) Hartnett. James was born in Bethlehem on December 27, 1931. He was the son of the late John J. and Hanna D. (Durning) Hartnett. He owned and operated...
Alma M. Shea
Dec 9, 2025
Alma M. Shea, 96, of Fountain Hill, passed away into the arms of the Lord on December 9, 2025. Born on August 25, 1929, in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late George and Anna (Vasey) Dapp. She was the loving wife of the late Lawrence G. Shea, Sr.
A devout Catholic, Alma was a lifelong parishioner of St. Ursula...
James P. Gilroy
Dec 8, 2025
James "Jim" P. Gilroy, 67, of Freemansburg, PA, passed away on December 8, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital. He was born on September 24, 1958, in Pittston, PA, Luzerne County, the son of the late William F. Gilroy II and Naomi B. (Roche) Gilroy. Jim was the devoted husband of Roxann Benny-Gilroy, with whom he shared 37 years of marriage.
Jim...
Patricia Huber
Dec 7, 2025
Patricia "Pat" Anne Huber, 77, of Coopersburg, passed away on December 7, 2025, at St. Luke's Fountain Hill. Born on July 15, 1948, she was the beloved daughter of the late Maurice Duane Huber and Jean Anne Fretz. For 35 years, Pat shared her life with her loving husband, Dr. Steve Sisson.
Pat was a proud graduate of the University of...
Thomas Smith
Dec 7, 2025
Thomas S. "Tommy" Smith, 65, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospice House. Born on June 18, 1960 in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Frederick R. Smith and Irene P. (Divok) Smith.Tommy proudly served as a custodian for the Bethlehem Area School District. He was a fantastic cook and loved preparing...
Michael Lopez
Dec 6, 2025
Michael Lopez, 70, of Bethlehem, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at his home. Born on May 9, 1955 in New York, New York, he was the son of the late Miguel and Dolores (Rivera) Lopez.
Michael was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Michael pursued a Bachelor's Degree and devoted many years to the...
Charlotte Franz
Dec 5, 2025
It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Charlotte Anne (Pardo) Franz, a devout Catholic whose life was rooted in faith, compassion, and unwavering love. Charlotte entered into the presence of the Lord on December 5th, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, strength, and grace.
Born on January 26th, 1959, Charlotte dedicated near 40 years of her life...
Mildred Petko
Dec 5, 2025
Mildred F. Petko ("Mickey"), 91 of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Friday December 5, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital in Fountain Hill. She was born in Fountain Hill, the daughter of the late Wilbur and Florence (Snyder) Westwood. She was the wife of George M. Petko who died in 2008. Mildred worked in dining services for Broughal Middle School and...
Shirley Shunk
Dec 3, 2025
Shirley I. Shunk, 91, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on December 3, 2025, at Moravian Hall Square in Nazareth, PA. She was the loving wife of the late William R. Shunk, Jr. Born May 1, 1934, in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Rene Feltault and Lillian (Horsford) Feltault Keeler.
Shirley was known for her grace, warmth, and...
Damir Franekic
Dec 3, 2025
Dr. Damir Franekic PhD, 88, of Bethlehem peacefully passed away on December 3, 2025 in his home surrounded by his family. He was a loving husband of 65 years to Etelka Franekic. Father to his son Damir Franekic Jr, daughter in-law Anne and grandfather to Kira and Nikolas Franekic.
Damir was born May 14, 1937 in Zagreb, Croatia, son of the...
John " Mick" Moroney
Dec 3, 2025
John M. "Mick" Moroney, 82, of Bethlehem passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at Kirkland Village. Born on February 21, 1943, he was the son of the late Anna G. (McCahill) and James M. Moroney. He was the loving husband of the late Agnes A. (McGowan) Moroney.
Mick graduated from Bethlehem Catholic High School, where he proudly played on the...
Dorothy Stafiniak
Dec 2, 2025
Dorothy E. Stafiniak, 90, of Bethlehem, passed away on December 2nd, 2025, at Bryn Mawr Hospital.
Born on November 20, 1935, Dorothy was the beloved daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth Uzick. She was Michael Stafiniak's loving wife for 46 years until his passing in 2012.
Dorothy was a proud graduate of Tamaqua High School before pursuing her calling...
Christina Haddad
Dec 2, 2025
Christina A. Haddad, 93, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully onDecember 2, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Muhlenburg. Born on May 8, 1932, in Aleppo, Syria, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Arousiak (Biramian) Shitilian.Christina earned her Master's Degree in health and devoted her life to nursing, serving the community as a registered nurse at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital...
Sarah Sinko
Dec 2, 2025
Sarah J. Sinko, 79, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025. Born on August 24, 1946, in Nazareth, PA, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Bertha (Knecht) Haldeman. Sarah was the loving wife of the late Edward J. Sinko Sr.
Sarah was a proud graduate of Nazareth High School and furthered her education at...
Margarita Gines
Dec 1, 2025
Margarita (Rivera) Gines, 81, of Bethlehem, passed peacefully into eternal rest on December 1, 2025, at St. Luke's Fountain Hill. She was born on February 2, 1944, in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, to the late Jorge Rivera and Catalina Berrios. In addition to her parents, Margarita was preceded in death by her loving husband, Guillermo Torres, who passed in 2003.
Margarita was...
Rodney L. Manges
Nov 27, 2025
Rodney L. Manges, 68, of Bethlehem passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025. Born on August 10, 1957 in Landstuhl, Germany, the son of the late Cathaline (Nunemaker) and Edgar Lynn Manges, Jr. He was the loving and devoted husband of Carol A. King Manges, and an amazing father to his daughter Chrystal (Manges) Knowles and son-in-law Johnny Knowles, whom...
Frederick Schuster
Nov 27, 2025
Frederick "Fred" J. Schuster Jr, passed away on November 27, 2025, at the age of 84. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Alice; his son, Fred, and his wife, Elizabeth and their two daughters, Darcy and Maya; his daughter Shonna and her wife Danielle, and her three daughters, Kyleigh, Abagail and Reilly. He was the son of...
Timothy Agentis
Nov 26, 2025
Timothy M. Agentis, 72, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Anthony S. and Margaret Ann (Wetzel) Agentis. Timothy graduated from Liberty High School and later went on to attend Northampton Community College. He had many jobs over the years including working for Bethlehem...
Shirley Fegely
Nov 26, 2025
Shirley Ann Fegely, 90, of Milford, MA, formerly of Bethlehem, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Born on March 10th, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Marion (Billo) Corbett and Alexander Corbett. She was the loving wife of the late Russell K. "Skip" Fegely for 66 years.
Shirley was a former member of Notre Dame Catholic Church. She...
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