OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
William A. Latshaw
Dec 10, 2018
William A. Latshaw, 87, husband of Sandra MacGregor Latshaw, Bethlehem, died Monday, December 10, 2018 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. Reared in Wyomissing, he was the son of the late William A. Latshaw, Sr. and Martha Jane (Sharp) Latshaw. He graduated from Lehigh University in 1953 (BA in Journalism) with High Honors and as a distinguished military student. As an undergraduate...
George Francis Reisteter
Dec 9, 2018
George Francis Reisteter, 93, of Bethlehem, died on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at Sacred Heart Senior Living. He was born November 10, 1925 in Bethlehem, son of the late Josef and Suzanna (Svecz) Reisteter. He was the last living member of a large Slovak family with 8 siblings. George is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Mary Theresa...
Mary A. Novrosky
Dec 8, 2018
Mary A. Novrosky, 95, of Bethlehem died Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Holy Family Manor. She was the daughter of the late, Catherine and Russell Kilpatrick. She was married to Nicholas Novrosky for 48 years until his death on April 26, 1994. Mary dedicated herself to her family. She was a member of St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church of the...
Albert J. Spirk
Dec 6, 2018
Albert J. Spirk, 99, of Lenhartsville, PA passed away Thursday, December 06, 2018. He was the husband of the late Rose (Sorakas) Spirk. They celebrated 75 years of marriage November 2017. Albert was born in Bethlehem, the son of Herman and Caroline Spirk. He was a member of St. Ursulas Church and its Holy Name Society. He was a member...
Thomas B. Payonk
Dec 2, 2018
Thomas B. Payonk, 50, of Salisbury Twp., died unexpectedly at home on Sunday, December 2, 2018. He was born in Bethlehem, son of the late Bernard B. and Irene K. Payonk. Tom lived with his mother and cared for her as she aged. Tom was a 1985 graduate of Salisbury High School. He worked for Laneco prior to accepting a...
Bibiano "Papi" Flores
Nov 30, 2018
Bibiano “Papi” Flores, 100, of Bethlehem, went to be with the Lord on November 30, 2018. Born on December 18, 1917 in Fajardo, Puerto Rico; he was the son of the late Nicolas and Alejandrina Flores. He is survived by: his companion of 42 years, Alfrieda Diaz; daughters, Carmen wife of Gilberto Ocasio and Elizabeth wife of William Solivan; daughter...
Michael T. Turocy
Nov 30, 2018
Michael T. Turocy, 78, of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday, November 30, 2018. Born in Jersey City, NJ, he was the son of the late Michael and Mary (Zabrecky) Turocy. He was the husband of Joann M. (Sculac) Turocy. Mike retired from the Bethlehem Steel and recently worked as a Book Courier for the Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton Public Libraries....
Carolyn June Bennick
Nov 25, 2018
Carolyn June Bennick, 67, of Bethlehem, died on Sunday, November 25, 2018. She was born May 16, 1951 in Frostburg, MD; daughter of the late Robert Henry and June Josephine (Senn) Skidmore. She is survived by her loving husband, Edward E. Bennick. Carolyn will be fondly remembered for her compassion and kindness. She was extremely easy going and supportive of...
Walene Mary Baunach
Nov 25, 2018
Walene Mary Baunach, 89, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018. She was born in Bethlehem; daughter of the late Walter W. and Irene M. (Griffin) Duffy. Walene was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Arnold M. Baunach. Walene was a 1951 graduate of Immaculata College and in 1955 earned her masters degree from Lehigh...
Barbara F. Peabody
Nov 24, 2018
Barbara F. Peabody, 87, of Bethlehem, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2018. She was born on January 23, 1931 in Pottstown, PA, daughter of the late C. Leonard and Muriel (Sutcliffe) Fisher. She retired in 1982 after 30 years of service in the Labor Relations Division of the Bethlehem Steel. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Jack...
David Doncsecz
Nov 23, 2018
David Doncsecz, 65, of Bethlehem, died on Friday, November 23, 2018. He was the son of the late Charmaine (Jones) and Nicholas Doncsecz. He was the loving husband of Kathleen A. (Hinkley) Doncsecz. David worked for many years Dick Milham as an auto reconditioner and later for Charles Chrin Companies. He was a self taught mechanic who was an enthusiastic...
Lillian C. Ardinger
Nov 23, 2018
Lillian C. “Betty” Ardinger, 98, of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday, November 23, 2018 at Holy Family Manor. She was born in Bethlehem on October 12, 1920. “Betty” was the devoted wife and caregiver to her late husband, C. William Ardinger, who died in 96 after a 30 year battle with Multiple Sclerosis; they were married for 48 years. She...
John"Jack" William Egan,Sr.
Nov 21, 2018
John “Jack” William Egan, Sr., 79, of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, November 21, 2018. He was the son of the late Wilma P. (Parry) and John J. Egan. Jack was a graduate of St. Josephs University. He was an avid sportsman who especially enjoyed golf and basketball. He will be lovingly remembered by his sons, Pat Egan and his wife,...
Anne D. Ardinger
Nov 18, 2018
Anne D. (Ulrich) Ardinger, 87, of Bethlehem Township, passed away peacefully in her home in the presence of her family on November 18, 2018. She was born May 15, 1931, in Bethlehem, and was a daughter of the late Thomas C. Sr. and Mary B. (Foley) Ulrich. Anne was a devoted and loving wife to husband, John “Jack,” whom she...
Glenn D. Malloy
Nov 18, 2018
Glenn D. Malloy, 55, of Allentown passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018 with his loving wife, Beth, by his side. Born November 9, 1963 in Bethlehem, he was the son of Marlene (Rasley) and Charles Malloy. Glenn and Beth (Zambo) Malloy celebrated 11 years of marriage this past May 26th. Glenn worked in sales for Johnson Controls formerly Simplex Grinnell...
Maryann E. Sharkey Adams
Nov 16, 2018
Maryann E.Sharkey Adams, 92, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Friday November 16, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Limeport, PA, the daughter of the late Nicholas Sharkey and Esther (Kish) Moco. She was the wife of the late Captain Joseph T. Adams who died in 2014. Maryann loved being with people. She also...
Daniel A. Delgrosso
Nov 14, 2018
Daniel A. DelGrosso, 93, of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. He was born in Bethlehem, the son of the late Domenick and Filomena (Ricci) DelGrosso. Daniel is survived by his devoted wife, Elizabeth “Betty” (Horvath) DelGrosso with whom he celebrated their 70th anniversary in July. Daniel was a 1943 graduate of Liberty High School. Upon graduation he proudly...
Eleanor Antol
Nov 14, 2018
Eleanor Antol, 85, of Bethlehem Twp., passed away on November 14, 2018. She was born July 18, 1933 in Bethlehem, daughter of the late Michael and Susan (Billetz) Bandurich. Eleanor was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 61 years, William Emil Antol. Prior to dedicating her life to her family, Eleanor worked at Champion Sparkplug. Eleanor loved spending...
Elizabeth Mary Toth
Nov 14, 2018
Elizabeth Mary Toth, 91, of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at Holy Family Manor. She was born October 18, 1927 in Bethlehem, daughter of the late John and Helen (Cikel) Kovacs. Elizabeth worked various jobs but ultimately dedicated her life to her husband, the late Joseph J. Toth. The two were married for 32 years. She was a...
Eric J. Snell
Nov 13, 2018
Eric J. Snell, 51, of Bethlehem, PA passed away from brain cancer on 11/13/18 in Milton, GA. A mass will be held at 10:30am on 11/19/18 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 535 Rucker Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30004. A mass will also be held on 11/21/18 at 11:00am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 3219 Santee Rd, Bethlehem,...