OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
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,...
Doris M. Hartzell
Nov 11, 2018
Doris M. Hartzell, 92, of Bethlehem, died Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Weston Senior Living in Emmaus. Born in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Dorothy (King) and Albert Fritzinger. She was married to William Hartzell for 48 years until his death on February 22, 1996. Doris was a member of Notre Dame Church. She was also a...
Patricia A. Reihl
Nov 11, 2018
On Sunday 11/11, we lost a beautiful angel, Patricia A. Reihl, beloved wife of Frederick T. Reihl of Bethlehem, PA. She is survived by her children, Paul, Patrick, Karen and Erick; and grandchildren, Anabella, Paulie, Miller, Molly, Ethan and Francesca. Patricia dedicated her life to saving lives and reuniting families. She will be greatly missed. Viewing hours will be held...
Charles R. Hetrick
Nov 9, 2018
Charles R. Hetrick, 76, of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday, November 09, 2018 at Cedarbrook Allentown. Born in Coaldale, PA, he was the son of the late Calvin and Dorothy (Wagner) Hetrick. Before retiring he worked as a Forklift Operator for ClosetMaid in Ocala, FL for many years. He will be lovingly remembered by his brother, Robert & wife Olinda...
Erika I. Pavkovic
Nov 4, 2018
Erika I. Pavkovic, 83, of Northampton, died on Sunday, November 4, 2018. Born in Murska Sobota, Slovenia, she was the daughter of the late Ludwig and Irene Bacz. She was the loving wife of the late Martin S. Pavkovic who died in 1988; they were married for 34 years. Erika was a member of St. Josephs Catholic Church, Bethlehem. She...
Richard Alfred Check
Nov 3, 2018
Richard Alfred Check, Sr. 85, of Bethlehem, died on Saturday November 3, 2018. He was born January 31, 1933 in Bethlehem; son of the late Michael Check and Agnes (Sirochy) Check. Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Mathilda Irene (Berry) Check in 1979. Richard was a graduate of Liberty High School. He served as a medic in the...
Charles Dorsey, Jr
Nov 3, 2018
Charles Dorsey, Jr., 38, of Bethlehem, passed away unexpectedly on November 3, 2018. He was the son of Charles Dorsey, Sr. and Carol K. (Sufrich) Dorsey. 8 years ago, Charles found God and found peace in Gods word. He enjoyed video games, reading and the San Francisco 49ers. Charles was an intelligent man who loved being surrounded by his family....
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,...