OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
Jack L. Cernobyl Jr.
Nov 2, 2018
Jack L. Cernobyl Jr., 66, passed away on Friday, November 2. He was the husband of Stephanie (Barron) Cernobyl with whom he shared forty four years of marriage. He was the son of the late Jack L. and Estella (Mesaros) Cernobyl. He was the manager of property tax for Air Products for 38 years, retiring in 2014. He was active...
Stephen Mark Sabol
Nov 2, 2018
Stephen Mark Sabol, 33, of Allentown died unexpectedly Friday, November 2, 2018 in his home. Born March 15, 1985 in Allentown he was the son of Denice (Gaydos) Sabol. Stephen was a Dallas Cowboys fan. He had a very comedic personality and will be missed by those that knew him. He will be lovingly remembered by his mother, Denice, Uncle...
Mary A. Vidonya
Nov 1, 2018
Mary A. Vidonya, 88, of Bethlehem, died Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem. Born December 7, 1929 in Swedesburg, PA she was the daughter of the late William and Sophia (Niznik) Yenca. She was the wife of the late Stephen L. Vidonya who passed away in 2001, they were married 52 years. Mary was a member...
Richard D. Lopez
Oct 29, 2018
Richard D. Lopez, 67, of Bath, passed away on Monday, October, 29, 2018. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of Helena (Jakubco) Lopez and the late Manuel Lopez. He was a 1968 graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School then earned his B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Villanova University. He will be lovingly remembered by his mother, Helena; and his...
Stephen J. Sandor
Oct 28, 2018
Stephen J. Sandor, 75, of Bethlehem passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 28, 2018 in his home. Born January 4, 1943 he was the son of the late Stephen A. and Mary I. (Valli) Sandor. He was married to Nancy Jean (Kananen) Sandor for 40 years until her death on June 14, 2017. Stephen worked and retired as an inspector from...
Georgine C. Menio
Oct 28, 2018
Georgine Catherine Menio, 88, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2018 with her family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Minnie (Wehr) and George Miller. She was predeceased by her husband of 39 years, Alexander Menio, who passed away in 1989. Georgines life was a creative one that was expressed through her many hobbies....
Edward J. Sinko,Sr.
Oct 28, 2018
Edward J. Sinko, Sr., 77, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2018. He was the son of the late Julia (Gaul) Freund and David D. Sinko. He was the loving husband of Sarah J. (Haldeman) Sinko. Ed proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. He graduated from Hellertown Lower Saucon High School in...
Angel D. Marrero
Oct 28, 2018
Angel Danilo Marrero, 92, formerly of Bethlehem, PA passed away October 28, 2018, while in the care of St. Luke's Hospice House in Bethlehem. Born September 9, 1926 in Baranquitas, Puerto Rico he was the son of the late Pedro Jose and Angela Santini Marrero. He was married to Blanche (Arechiga) Marrero for 39 years until her passing in 1992....
Luz Niereda Perez
Oct 26, 2018
Luz Niereda “Cuca” Perez, 63, of Bethlehem passed away on Friday, October 26, 2018. She was born in Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Alejandro and Margarita (Vasquez) Fontanez. Luz is survived by her husband, James Perez. Luz will be lovingly remembered for her kind heart, her no-nonsense attitude, her wonderful cooking and most importantly for the love that she...
Anna M. Pelizoto
Oct 26, 2018
Anna M. (Vasko) Pelizoto, 94, of Bethlehem died Friday, October 26, 2018 at Above and Beyond Assisted Living in Allentown. She was married to Joseph F. Pelizoto for 26 years until his death on May 14, 2001. Anna worked at the former Fountain Hill Mills and during World War II she worked at the Bethlehem Steel. She was a member...
Nicole Larissa Kresh
Oct 26, 2018
Nicole Larissa “Nikki” Kresh, 42, of Bethlehem, died on Friday, October 26, 2018 at her home. Nikki battled kidney disease for 20 years and at 11:40 AM her suffering was finally and forever put to an end. She is at peace and her family will take solace knowing that she is finally reunited with her grandparents, John and Shirley Lock,...
Conrad W. Lach
Oct 23, 2018
Conrad W. Lach, 88, of Bethlehem, passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2018. Born in Berkley, MI, he was the son of the late Victoria (Scott) and Stanley Lach. He was the loving husband of Dorothy (Lofthouse) Lach. Conrad proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy where he attended Officer Candidate School. He served as...
Edith Mae Seip
Oct 23, 2018
Edith Mae Seip, 91, of Bethlehem Twp. died on Tuesday, October 23, 2018. She was born in Easton, PA on August 26, 1927 and was the daughter of the late, John and Dora (Vaughn) Storm. Edith was a 1945 graduate of Easton High School and she worked into her mid 70s at various factories in Easton. She will be remembered...
John Francis Shelly
Oct 22, 2018
John Francis Shelly, 56, of Center Valley passed away unexpectedly Monday, October 22, 2018. Born February 2, 1962 he was the son of the late Dorothy (Gaither) and Earl Shelly. John was a member and dedicated volunteer at the Spring Valley Sportsman Club. He worked privately as a landscaper and enjoyed collecting trains. He will be lovingly remembered by his...
Antonio "Tony" Marques
Oct 21, 2018
Antonio “Tony” Marques, 70, of Bethlehem Township died unexpectedly Sunday, October 21, 2018 at St. Lukes Hospital, Fountain Hill Campus. Born June 19, 1948 in Oliveira de Azemeis, Portugal he was the son of the late Albertina T. (DaSilva) and Eurico Marques. He was married to Alice (Isidoro) Marques with whom he celebrated 45 years of marriage this past May...
Mary V. Moyer
Oct 20, 2018
Mary V. Moyer, 97, of Milford, DE, formerly of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Saturday October 20, 2018 at the Milford Memorial Hospital. She was a resident of Milford Place Assisted Living since April of 2018. She was born in Bethlehem, daughter of the late Valentine and Mary (Boldizar) Bauer. She was the wife of the late Richard H. Moyer....
Matthew Lewis Harrison, Sr.
Oct 20, 2018
Matthew Lewis Harrison, Sr. was born on December 16, 1938 to the Late Nathaniel Harrison, Sr. and the Late Pastor Mother Hortense Savilla Potillo Harrison in Brodnax, VA. He was called home on October 20, 2018 in St Lukes Hospital, Bethlehem, PA. Matthew married Virginia Thompson on February 14, 1961 in Bethlehem, PA. Matthew was raised in Brodnax, VA and...
Trottey "Sharkey" Kostic
Oct 19, 2018
Trottey G. “Sharkey” Kostic, 93, of Bethlehem, died on Friday, October 19, 2018 at St. Lukes Hospice House. Born in Freemansburg, he was the son of the late George and Bessie (Fritchman) Kostic. He was the loving husband of the late Dorothy (Koch) Kostic who died in 2010; they were married for 59 years. “Sharkey” worked for the Bethlehem Steel...
Ruth Ann Anderson
Oct 18, 2018
Ruth Ann Anderson, 71, of Freemansburg, PA passed away on Thursday October 18, 2018 at her home. She was born in Pottsville, PA, the daughter of the late Eugene and Mary (Correll) Parnell. Ruth worked as a claims secretary for Erie Insurance for 25 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her son, Brian Anderson and wife Michelle of Bethlehem...
Jeanne B. Benner
Oct 17, 2018
Jeanne B. Benner, 96, of Bethlehem, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. She was born on February 24, 1922, the daughter of the late Mary (Timko) and Joseph Dutko. She was the wife of Harry R. Benner. Jeanne was an active member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Jeanne loved to read. She and her husband were members...