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Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
Donald Jacobs Fillman
Sep 25, 2023
Donald Jacobs “Butch” Fillman, 84, of Bethlehem, died on September 25, 2023. He was born in Bethlehem, son of the late Donald Kenneth and Ivera Doris (Jacobs) Fillman.
Butch will be lovingly remembered for being a talented, loving, and smart man, with a tremendous sense of humor. He could occasionally be a thorn in the side of family and friends, but...
Sylvia L. Ruff
Sep 20, 2023
Sylvia L. Ruff, 74, of Bethlehem, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023.
Born on May 14, 1949, in White Plains, NY, she was the daughter of the late Armando and Antoinette (Fantasia) Perry.
Sylvia worked at DeSales University until her retirement. She loved dancing, supporting local bands and listening to music—especially country and rock and roll. Her family meant more to...
Frances T. Dreisbach
Sep 19, 2023
Frances T. Dreisbach, 99 , of Hanover Township, formerly of Williams Township, died September 19. She was the daughter of the late Alexander V. and Marie (Nofer) Tisdale. Born September 13, 1924, she graduated from Pottstown High School and earned degrees from Ursinus College and Bryn Mawr College as well as a certificate in geriatric social work from Yeshiva University....
Ekke P. De Vries
Sep 16, 2023
Ekke P. de Vries, 93, of Bethlehem passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Fellowship Manor in Whitehall. Born on September 25, 1929 in Leeuwarden, The Netherlands he was the son of the late Popke and Greite (Kroes) de Vries. He was the loving husband of the late Shirley S. (Visser) de Vries.
Growing up in The Netherlands, Ekke worked...
Anne Marie Petrilla
Sep 15, 2023
Anne Marie Petrilla, 77, formerly of Bethlehem Twp., passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital-Anderson Campus. Anne Marie was born in Allentown on July 16, 1946 to the late Andrew E. and Anna A. (Oravec) Petrilla. Known to her friends and co-workers as “Annie”, she worked as a Social Worker in Sinking Spring for many years...
Paula Ann Wilson
Sep 14, 2023
Paula Ann Wilson, 72, of Lower Saucon Township, died unexpectedly on September 14th, 2023. She was born on September 9th, 1951 in Bethlehem, PA. She will be affectionately remembered as a loving wife, devoted mother, and cherished grandmother. Paula lived a life of joy and kindness and will be remembered for the genuine warmth she extended to all those she...
Lillian R. Hunsberger
Sep 14, 2023
Lillian R. Hunsberger, 90, of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023.
Born on September 2, 1933, in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Josephine (D'Avanza) Campanella.
Lillian worked at Rileighs Outdoor Décor for many years. She loved to have fun—Lillian was a social butterfly, she enjoyed throwing parties and decorating. Her bubbly personality will be missed...
David R. Strohl
Sep 7, 2023
David R. Strohl, 75, of Bethlehem, passed away on September 7, 2023, at St. Luke’s Anderson.
Born on February 19, 1948, in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Howard and Lucy (Pfeiffer) Strohl.
David graduated from Saucon Valley High School and served our country in the Army Reserves. He obtained his bachelor’s degree from Dickinson College and his master’s degree...
Mary Elizabeth Whitehead
Sep 5, 2023
Mary Elizabeth (Hudak)Whitehead, 59, of South Riding, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Mary Beth was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Kathleen (McDonnell) Hudak. Mary Beth was born on March 20, 1964, and graduated from Bethlehem Catholic High School and the University of Pittsburgh. She worked as a real estate agent with RE/MAX Gateway in...
John Kozma
Aug 27, 2023
John Kozma, 65, of Bethlehem passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at St. Luke’s Fountain Hill.
Born on May 31, 1958, in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Frank and Helen (Polack) Kozma.
John graduated from Freedom High School and retired from the Bethlehem Steel. John was a quiet man—he enjoyed hiking and taking in the outdoors. He also...
Brigitte Salontai
Aug 27, 2023
Brigitte Salontai, 97, of Center Valley, formerly of Bethlehem, died Sunday, August 27th at Sacred Heart Senior Living in Center Valley. Born in Germany she was the daughter of the late Willy and Margarete (Faustmann) Seydel. She was married to Elmer J. Salontai for 57 years until his death on February 21, 2005.
Brigitte was raised in Germany and during WWII,...
David C. Eckhart
Aug 25, 2023
David C. Eckhart, 70, of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023.
Born on August 9, 1953, in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Charles and Frances (Kramer) Eckhart.
Dave graduated from Freedom High School. He served our country in the United States Army. He was a huge Musikfest fanatic—you could find him there every day, no matter what....
Dorothy M. Klein
Aug 24, 2023
Dorothy M. Klein, 89, of Topton, PA passed on to her new life with Jesus in heaven on Thursday, August 24th.
Dorothy was born on February 1, 1934, to Louis J. and Mary (Chromczak) Feher of Bethlehem.
She attended Liberty High School, after which she worked for Synthetic Thread Company. After marrying Anthony J. Klein, the two traveled across...
Joan E. Raymond
Aug 23, 2023
Joan E. Raymond, 82, of Bethlehem passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at St. Luke’s Fountain Hill.
Born on December 3, 1940, in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Margaret (Kester) and Charles Raub.
Joan was a seamstress for many years. She was a faithful member of Sacred Heart Church, Bethlehem as well as the Lioness Club. Joan...
Thomas John O'Connell
Aug 22, 2023
Thomas “OC” John O’Connell, 76 of Bethlehem Twp. passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at his residence. He was the husband of the late Theresa R. (Schramel) who died May 5, 2008. Tom was born in Allentown on August 19, 1947 to the late John J. and Louise A. (Tadayesky) O’Connell. He retired at B-Braun Medical, Inc., in Bethlehem,...
Patricia Depaolo
Aug 15, 2023
Patricia Marie DePaolo, 69, passed away August 15, 2023, while introducing her daughters to her sweet double wide in Nokomis, Florida before it blows away in the next storm. She was born December 28, 1953, in Bedford, Ohio to the late Peter and Patricia (Kilelee) Caragher.
Pattie worked as a teller for First Valley Bank (and each one it transitioned to)...
Caroline N. Sperling
Aug 14, 2023
Caroline "Bonnie" (Neill) Sperling of Bethlehem, was 88 when she passed away on August 14, 2023 after a brief illness.
Bonnie was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania but moved as an infant to Charlotte, North Carolina. Her southern accent was distinctive even after living six decades in the northeast.
Bonnie met and married Leslie Sperling at Duke University where they were both graduate...
Dolores "Cookie" Velardi
Aug 14, 2023
Dolores “Cookie” Velardi, 82, of Bethlehem, formerly of New Jersey, passed away on August 14, 2023.
Born on April 19, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Anna (Boletti) and Frank Wallich.
Cookie enjoyed going to Atlantic City and spending time at the casino. She also enjoyed playing cards. Cookie will be remembered for her love for her family—above all she...
John M. Hengstenberger
Aug 14, 2023
John M. Hengstenberger, 72, of Bethlehem, died Monday, August 14, 2023, in central PA. He was born July 6th, 1951, in Bethlehem, PA, son of the late John J. Hengstenberger and Mary (DeAngelis) Hengstenberger. John is the son-in-law of the late Gordon B. and Lucille S. Goodman. He was preceded in death by his sister, Joanie, sister-in-law, Judy, and brothers-in-law,...
Irene Josephine Fritchman
Aug 14, 2023
Irene Josephine Fritchman, 72, of Bethlehem passed away unexpectedly on August 14, 2023, at her home.
Born on June 10, 1951, in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Myrtle (Bogart) and Herbert Fritchman.
Irene was a wonderful homemaker and loved flowers, especially mums.
Irene will be dearly missed by her son, Richard and his fiancé, Sandy; brother, Robert and his wife,...
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