OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas

Francine Miesegaes

Francine Miesegaes

Mar 30, 2018

Francine Miesegaes, 71, of Bethlehem died Friday, March 30, 2018 at St. Lukes Hospital Anderson Campus in Bethlehem Township. Born January 12, 1947 in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Anna (Raykos) and Nicholas Urich. She was married to Henry Miesegaes for 25 years. Francine was a 1964 graduate of Liberty High School. She worked as a secretary...

Michael R. Kapustic

Michael R. Kapustic

Mar 30, 2018

Michael R. Kapustic, 76, of Whitehall, PA passed away at his home on Friday March 30, 2018. He was born in Bethlehem, PA, son of the late Michael and Mary (Bolecz) Kapustic. He was the husband of the late Regina E. (Charni) Kapustic. Michael was an electrical engineer and worked in the cement industry. He was a member of St....

Carmen A. Mutarelli

Carmen A. Mutarelli

Mar 30, 2018

Carmen A. Mutarelli, 88, of Bethlehem, passed away March 30, 2018. He was the son of the late Vittoria (Martucci) and Antonio Mutarelli. He was the loving husband of Gloria J. (Aitken) Mutarelli. Carmen worked at the Bethlehem Steel for 32 years, retiring in 1985 as chief sales clerk. After retiring, he worked for enjoyment at Green Pond Country Club...

Joseph J. Kupis

Joseph J. Kupis

Mar 30, 2018

Joseph J. Kupis, 88, husband of Kathleen (Pratka) Kupis of Saucon Valley, passed away on Friday, March 30, 2018. Born in Bethlehem; he was the son of the late Joseph J. Kupis and Jenny (Yastrzebski) Kupis. He graduated from Bethlehem High School in 1946. Joseph served in the US Army from 1946 to 1948 in Japan. He was a member...

Clare H. Kubat

Clare H. Kubat

Mar 30, 2018

Clare H. Kubat, 94, of Bethlehem, passed away on March 30, 2018. She was born in Fountain Hill, the daughter of Helen (Urban) and Walter J. Stein. For 61 years, she was the loving wife of the late Peter S. Kubat. Clare was a former member of St. Stanislaus Church where she was a member of the Ladies of Charity....

Isabelle M. Service

Isabelle M. Service

Mar 30, 2018

Isabelle M. Service, 94, of Riegelsville, formerly of Bethlehem, passed away at St. Lukes Hospice House on March 30, 2018. She was the daughter of Angela (Ummarino) and Domenic Morano. She was the wife of the late Frank J. Donchez and the widow of the late B. Ellis Service. Isabelle graduated from Liberty High School in 1942. She started her...

Doreen A. "Tootie" Lipsky

Doreen A. "Tootie" Lipsky

Mar 27, 2018

Doreen A. “Tootie” Lipsky, 82, of Bethlehem, died on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. She was born in Bethlehem on April 4, 1935; daughter of the late Kalman and Margaret (Thornton) Lasko. Tootie is survived by her husband of nearly 63 years, Edward F. Lipsky, Sr., a resident of Holy Family Manor. Tootie will be remembered for her generous and kind...

Andrew N. Schwall

Andrew N. Schwall

Mar 26, 2018

Andrew N. Schwall, 28, of Bethlehem, and formerly of Staten Island, NY, passed away on Monday, March 26, 2018. Born in Staten Island, he was the son of John Schwall of Bethlehem, and Grace (Vaglio) Lauer of Staten Island. Andrew was currently working for UPS, Bethlehem. He will be lovingly remembered by his father, John; mother, Grace; brothers, John, Anthony,...

Theresa M. Leashefski

Theresa M. Leashefski

Mar 25, 2018

Theresa M. Leashefski, 89, of Bethlehem, died on Sunday, March 25, 2018. She was born May 7, 1928 in Bethlehem; daughter of the late Louis and Julia (Gimendle) Kolman. Theresa retired as a shipping clerk from Just Born Inc. in 1992, after 46 years of service. She was a former member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and more recently a...

John J. Hippensteal

John J. Hippensteal

Mar 23, 2018

John J. Hippensteal, 85, of Bethlehem, was born into eternal life on March 23, 2018 after being lovingly cared for by his family and St. Lukes Hospice. Jack was a devoted husband, beloved father, and caring grandfather. He will live on in the hearts of his family and friends forever. Jack was born March 5, 1933 in Bethlehem; son of...

Walter Bozyk

Walter Bozyk

Mar 23, 2018

Walter Bozyk, 85, of Philadelphia, died on Friday, March 23, 2018. Born in Freemansburg, he was the son of the late John Sr. and Petronella Bozyk. He is survived by his brother John Bozyk Jr; sister, Anna Pekala; several nieces & nephews; and a dear friend, Crystal Dair. He was predeceased by 2 brothers and 4 sisters. Visitation will be...

Dorothy H. Straub

Dorothy H. Straub

Mar 22, 2018

Dorothy H. Straub, 91, of Bethlehem died, Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem. Born July 20, 1926 in Easton she was the daughter of the late Gertrude (Kresch) and Frederick Bechtel. She was the devoted wife to Robert Straub for 71 years. Dorothy grew up in Easton where she was a former member of St. Josephs...

Barry J. Schultz

Barry J. Schultz

Mar 22, 2018

Barry J. Schultz Sr., 65, of Allentown passed away on Thursday March 22, 2018. He was born in Bethlehem, son of the late Joseph and Bernice (Lash) Schultz. He was the husband of Donna (Huhn) Schultz. They celebrated 38 years of marriage on March 1st. Barry worked for Bethlehem Steel for 28 years and the Borough of Hellertown for 12...

Mary Ann Rossi

Mary Ann Rossi

Mar 22, 2018

Mary Ann Rossi, 57, of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2018. Born in Palmerton, she was the daughter of the late John and Theresa (Moneta) Risko. She was the wife of Frank P. Rossi; they would have celebrated 30 years of marriage on April 30th. Mary Ann was a graduate of Lehigh Carbon Community College where she received...

Irene M. Kelleher

Irene M. Kelleher

Mar 21, 2018

Irene M. Kelleher, 98, a proud lifelong resident of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. She was born May 13, 1919 in Bethlehem; daughter of the late Antal “Tony” and Irene (Varga) Kovacs. Irene was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph E. Kelleher. Irene attended St. John Capistrano School, Liberty High School and Bethlehem Business College. During World...

Grace C. Capuano

Grace C. Capuano

Mar 21, 2018

Grace C. Capuano, 94, of Bethlehem, passed away on Wednesday March 21, 2018. She was born on September 16, 1923 in Allentown, the daughter of the late Rocco and Reparata (Cappizo) Callisto. She was the wife of the late Angelo F. Capuano who died in 2006. Grace was a member of the former Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church...

Eliseo "Leo" Ocampo

Eliseo "Leo" Ocampo

Mar 20, 2018

Eliseo “Leo” Ocampo, 93, of Bethlehem, died at his residence on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. He was born June 14, 1924 in Ameca Jalisco, Mexico; son of the late Francisco and Maria (Ochoa) Ocampo. Leo is survived by his wife of over 70 years, Guadalupe “Lupe” Ocampo. Leo was a hard worker; retiring in 1994 from M.W. Wood after serving...

Sally Ann Velazquez

Sally Ann Velazquez

Mar 20, 2018

Sally Ann Velazquez, 66, of Bethlehem, passed away on March 20, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Anna Mae (Becker) and William White. Sally would like to inform you all that in the midst of a celebration with family and friends while at sea in a beautiful tropical paradise, she received a call with an offer she could...

Rose H. Spirk

Rose H. Spirk

Mar 20, 2018

Rose H. Spirk, 97, of Lenhartsville, passed away in her home on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. She was the wife of Albert J. Spirk; they celebrated their 75th Anniversary last November. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Bertha (Baron) and Michael Sorokas. Rose worked as a Beautician for many years. She was a member of: St....

James R. Biesecker

James R. Biesecker

Mar 19, 2018

James R. Biesecker, 67, of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, March 19, 2018. Born in Williamsport, he was the son of the late William and Viola (Glasson). Before retiring, James worked in Social Services for over 40 years. He is survived by his former wife, Linda R. Biesecker. All services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made in James...