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Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
Rita Regina Adams
Sep 19, 2026
Rita Regina (Fagan) Adams of Collegeville, PA, formerly of Bethlehem, PA and Simsbury, CT, passed from this world peacefully into the arms of the Lord on September 19, 2026, surrounded by her family. Rita was born and raised in Bethlehem, PA on August 31, 1931, and had recently celebrated her 95th birthday with her family. Rita was the beloved wife...
Blake Hottle Fenicle
Sep 18, 2026
Blake Hottle Fenicle, 92, of Bethlehem, passed away on September 18, 2026, at Vero of Bethlehem, three weeks to the day after the passing of his beloved wife, Rosemarie Theresa (Fischl) Fenicle. Together, Blake and Rosie created a beautiful life filled with love, family, lots of friends, adventure, and countless memories throughout their remarkable 73 years of marriage.
Blake was born...
Kevin Taylor
Sep 18, 2026
Kevin L. Taylor, 48, of New Tripoli, PA died Friday, September 18th at Pennsburg Manor with family by his side. He was born in Mahopac, NY but spent most of his life living in the Lehigh Valley. He was the son of Fran Taylor and the late Ronald Taylor
Kevin was a graduate of Saucon Valley High School and Shippensburg...
Bette Joyce Chosak
Sep 16, 2026
Bette Joyce Chosak, 79, of Bethlehem Twp., formerly of Whiting, New Jersey and Brooklyn, New York, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at Country Meadows, Bethlehem Twp. She was born in Brooklyn, New York on September 14, 1947, to the late Jack and Ida (Trotsky) Kiven.
Bette earned a Bachelor's Degree in English from SUNY Oneonta, followed by a Master's Degree...
Patricia Steager
Sep 16, 2026
Patricia Steager, 84 of Bath, Pennsylvania passed away on September 16, 2026. She was born on February 17, 1942 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to the late Adam Kelhart and Anna Zimmerman.
Patricia will be remembered for her warmth, quiet strength, strong-willed nature and unwavering devotion to her family. She enjoyed family gatherings, being out on the water, and boating. Whether enjoying...
Albert J. "Jimmy" Allegretta
Sep 13, 2026
Albert J. "Jimmy" Allegretta, 72, of Clinton, New Jersey, passed away on September 13, 2026, at Hunterdon Medical Center.
Jimmy was born on May 31, 1954 to the late Frank and Lillian (Kaas) Allegretta. He was deeply loved and treasured by his sister, Anita Fischer.
Services for Jimmy will be held on Saturday, September 26, at 11 a.m. at Connell Funeral Home,...
Jill M. Senick
Sep 13, 2026
Jill M. Senick, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026, at the age of 78 at St. Luke's Anderson Campus. Jill will be remembered for her unwavering devotion to her family, her generous spirit, and her ability to make every gathering feel like home. Born on April 19, 1948, in Allentown, PA, she was...
Joanne Neitz
Sep 13, 2026
Joanne Neitz, 77, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully at St Lukes Hospice, surrounded by her loving family on September 13, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Mikitka. She was married to Edward J Neitz, with whom she recently celebrated 52 wonderful years of marriage.
Survivors: Husband, Edward; Siblings: Marilyn Halteman, wife of Daniel, Annamarie Barrall,...
Cidalina O. Carvalho
Sep 13, 2026
Cidalina O. Carvalho, 88, of Bethlehem, passed away on September 13, 2026, exactly 53 years to the day after she immigrated to the United States from her native Portugal. Born on March 3, 1938, in Chaque, Branca, Portugal, Cidalina was a daughter of the late Joaquim Tavares and Ana Oliveira. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Francisco...
Christina M. Richie
Sep 10, 2026
Christina M. Richie, 76, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 10, 2026, in Boston, Massachusetts. A native of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Christina lived a life centered on faith, family, and a lifelong dedication to caring for and educating young children.
Christina was born in Bethlehem on February 2, 1950, at St. Luke's Hospital to the late William and Margaret (Behum) Gasdaska....
Bruce Milton James Knauss, Jr.
Sep 8, 2026
Bruce Milton James Knauss, Jr., 72, of Coopersburg, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at University Hospital SUNY Health Center in Syracuse, NY. Born on July 31, 1954 in Quakertown, PA, he was the son of the late Bruce Knauss, Sr. and Joan (Koons) Knauss.
A passionate educator like his father before him, Bruce dedicated his career to shaping...
Christine A. Baran
Sep 8, 2026
Christine A. Baran, 76, of Bethlehem, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at The Vero at Bethlehem. Born on December 25, 1949 in Fountain Hill, she was the daughter of the late Richard F. Hartz and Isabella (Berry) Hartz.Christine spent the majority of her career as an administrative assistant with the Bethlehem Area School District. She brought kindness and...
Eleanor "Ellie" Trumbore
Sep 7, 2026
Eleanor "Ellie" Trumbore passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026 at Arden Courts of Allentown. She was born on August 6, 1944, to the late John and Mary (Malacsics) Hoffer. She married her love, Jack, on April 15, 1967. She was of the Catholic faith.Ellie worked full or part-time for 45 years. She loved to shop! That all started with...
Lisa Elizabeth Valek
Sep 7, 2026
Lisa Elizabeth Valek, 69, died on Labor Day, September 7, 2026, at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 42 years, David Joseph Valek. David also passed on Labor Day, five years earlier.
Lisa was born on August 4, 1957, daughter of the late David F. and Joy E. (Christman) Kienle.
Lisa was a graduate of Owen...
Kathryn Kay Prebosnyak
Sep 6, 2026
Kathryn "Kate" Kay Prebosnyak, 79, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026. Born on April 17, 1947, in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Gottlieb Miller, Sr. and Ferne (Andrews) Miller.
Kate enjoyed tending to her flowers. She loved the beach, with a very special place in her heart for the shores of Chincoteague, Virginia. Turning every...
Ella M. Fejes
Sep 4, 2026
Ella M. Fejes, 96, of Broomall, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2026. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Veronica (Fulop) Zobb. She was predeceased from her loving husband, Joseph Fejes, to whom she was married to for 66 years. Ella retired from Champion Spark Plug in 1982, after dedicating many faithful years. She...
Geraldine A. Clearie
Sep 3, 2026
Geraldine A. Clearie, 91, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026, at Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem.
Geraldine was born on December 20, 1934, in Linden, NJ, to the late James and Murle (Bailey) Salinger. She was the beloved wife of Ronald Clearie for 44 wonderful years until his passing in 1999.
Geraldine found great joy in her work as a preschool teacher,...
Richard A. Girard
Sep 2, 2026
Richard A. Girard, 92, of Bethlehem Township, passed away on September 2, 2026. Born August 18, 1934, in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Arthur and Eleanor (Ueberroth) Girard. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Mildred "Millie" M. Girard, who passed away on December 24, 2007.
Richard was a devoted family man whose...
Marinda H. Marino
Sep 1, 2026
Marinda H. "Mindy" Marino, 87, of Palmer Township, formerly of Bethlehem Township , passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Catherine (Pansy) and William Buck. She was the loving wife of the late Nicholas J. Marino, with whom she shared 66 years of marriage. Nicholas passed away in March 2026.
Mindy was a...
Angelo Joseph Furet
Aug 30, 2026
Angelo Joseph Furet, 69, of Allentown, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at St. Luke's Fountain Hill Campus. Born in Albany, Georgia, and raised in East Orange, NJ, he was the son of the late Elutatrio Joseph Furet and Eloise (Clark) Furet.Angelo left an indelible mark on everyone he encountered with his charisma, humor, and vibrant personality. A proud...
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