OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Harry J. Ardoline

Harry J. Ardoline

Jun 28, 2018

Harry J. Ardoline, 85, of Bethlehem and Longboat Key, FL, passed away in his sleep at home on June 28th, 2018. Harry was the devoted husband of Ann "Nancy" Judge Ardoline for 65 years, and the loving, protective, and spectacular father of daughters Kathleen Ardoline and Mary Ann Ardoline. Born in Pittston, PA, Harry was a son of the late...

Michael S. Modavis

Michael S. Modavis

Jun 27, 2018

Michael Shelbourne MoDavis “Mo”, 71 of Bethlehem, passed away on Wednesday, June 27, 2018. Born in Phillipsburg, NJ, he was the son of the late Joseph and Doris (Sparkman) MoDavis. He was the husband of Patricia (Rosato) MoDavis; they were married for 50 years. Michael lived much of his childhood in Dillon, South Carolina before his family moved back to...

Christopher Raymond Moore

Christopher Raymond Moore

Jun 26, 2018

Christopher Raymond Moore, 58, of Bethlehem passed at his home on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. Born January 1, 1960 he was the son of the late Hazel Elizabeth and Raymond Joseph Moore. Cmoore, as he was known to his close friends, worked at American Portfolio located in Holbrook, NY as a Registered Representative since February 2010. Christopher worked from his...

Angeline M. Quinn

Angeline M. Quinn

Jun 26, 2018

Angeline Maria Donchez Quinn, of Bethlehem and Avalon, NJ, passed away June 26, 2018. Angie was the beloved wife of B. T. Jude Quinn, Esquire with whom she shared thirty nine years of marriage prior to his death in June of 1998. A loyal native of Bethlehem, Angie was the daughter of Julius F. and Angeline Belletti Donchez. She graduated...

J. Mary Basanta

J. Mary Basanta

Jun 25, 2018

J. Mary Basanta, 74, of Bethlehem passed away on Monday June 25, 2018 at Manor Care Health Services in Bethlehem. She was born in Allentown, the daughter of the late Manuel and Josephine (Lepore) Basanta. Mary worked as a quality control inspector at B. Braun Medical Inc. for 41 years. She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help...

William J. Mattern

William J. Mattern

Jun 24, 2018

William J. Mattern, 80, of Bethlehem, PA died Sunday, June 24, 2018 in his home with his family by his side. Born January, 23, 1938 in Pottsville, PA he was the son of the late Mary (Mullock) and William E. Mattern. He was married to Josephine R. (Angelo) Mattern with whom he celebrated 58 years of marriage this past April...

Doris M. Tomko

Doris M. Tomko

Jun 24, 2018

Doris M. Tomko, 89, of Bethlehem, died on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at Country Meadows, Bethlehem. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Estella (Lagletter) Green. Doris was the wife of the late Charles L. Tomko who died in 2013; they were married for 59 years. She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual...

Jose Miguel Cadiz

Jose Miguel Cadiz

Jun 24, 2018

Jose Miguel Cadiz, 90, Portage, Indiana, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2018 at 10:15 pm in his home. He was born May 8, 1928 in Maunabo, Puerto Rico. On November 19, 1955 in Bethlehem, PA he married Gloria Camacho who survives in Portage, IN. Jose retired after 30 years from Just Born Candy, Bethlehem, PA. He was a member of...

Dorothy Ratushny

Dorothy Ratushny

Jun 23, 2018

Dorothy M. Ratushny, 93, of Fairfax, VA, formerly of Hellertown and Bethlehem, PA, passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2018. She was born April 24, 1925 in Bethlehem, PA; daughter of the late Henry and Elenor (Widitz) Andresko. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband, Andrew Ratushny. Dorothy worked for Vultee Aircraft Corporation, Hellertown Manufacturing, Mack Trucks and as a home...

Anna K. Kurtz

Anna K. Kurtz

Jun 23, 2018

Anna K. Kurtz, 88, of Bethlehem, passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at the St. Lukes Hospice House. She was born on June 11, 1930, the daughter of the late Anna M. (Vasko) and Michael Kacmar. She was the loving wife for 50 years of the late Michael J. Kurtz. Anna was a devoted member of Notre Dame Catholic...

Katherine Piccirilli

Katherine Piccirilli

Jun 22, 2018

Katherine Piccirilli, 95, of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday, June 22, 2018. Born on January 15, 1923 in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Mary (Kashitska) and Frank Zuick. She was the loving wife of the late Francis. J. Piccirilli. Katherine was a member of St. Annes Catholic Church and former member of Ss. Peter and Paul in...

Geraldine V. Olshefski

Geraldine V. Olshefski

Jun 21, 2018

Geraldine V. Olshefski, of Freemansburg, died peacefully at her home with her family by her side on June 21, 2018. She was born in Nanticoke, Pa on August 18, 1936, to the late Veronica and John Gogola. With the death of her mother at an early age, Geraldine was raised by her Grandmother, Mary Cholewa. She was the loving wife...

Yvonne D. Biamon

Yvonne D. Biamon

Jun 20, 2018

Yvonne D. Biamon, 96, of Blue Bell, PA, died on Wednesday, June 20, 2018. She was born July 11, 1921 in Troy, NY; the youngest of four children to the late Albert and Josephine (Walsh) Dansereau. Yvonne was the devoted wife to the late Luis E. Biamon. Yvonne was a graduate of Mildred Elley Business School and worked as a...

Richard Michael Ford

Richard Michael Ford

Jun 19, 2018

Richard Michael Ford aka Moon, 86, of Bethlehem passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem. Born January 17, 1932 in Bethlehem he was the son of the late Rose (Csapek) and Mark Ford. He was married to Barbara (Collins) Ford who passed away on February 12, 2016. Richard worked and retired from the New Jersey...

Dr. Mervin P. Smolinsky, Ph.D.

Dr. Mervin P. Smolinsky, Ph.D.

Jun 17, 2018

Dr. Mervin P. Smolinksy of Moravian Village, Bethlehem, died on Sunday, June 17, 2018. A Ph.D. psychologist, Dr. Smolinsky worked at Allentown State Hospital and retired from there after 35 years of service. Additionally, he was an adjunct professor at Lehigh University. Dr. Smolinsky was married to his wife, Giz, for 58 years. They worked together at the state hospital...

Dr. Daniel James Griffin

Dr. Daniel James Griffin

Jun 17, 2018

Dr. Daniel James Griffin, 87, of Bethlehem and Avalon, NJ, passed away peacefully at home on Fathers Day, June 17, 2018. He was the devoted husband of Margaret Marie (Toth) with whom he enjoyed a marriage of 66 years; loving father to Thomas (Pat), Colleen Desh (Roger), Daneen Pieper (Bill) and Meg Franzen (Marc); proud grandfather to 7 grandsons (preceded...

Wilson Lee Hobbs

Wilson Lee Hobbs

Jun 15, 2018

Wilson Lee Hobbs, of Clarksville, MD, passed away on June 15, 2018 after a short illness. He had been living with his daughter-in-law in Bethlehem, PA. Wilson (Will) was born on October 26, 1927 in Howard County, MD to parents Charles W. Hobbs and Sophia Eleanor (Cissel) Hobbs and was the youngest of 7 children. He was predeceased by his...

Theresa B. Doria

Theresa B. Doria

Jun 15, 2018

Theresa B. Doria, 90, of Bethlehem, died peacefully on June 15, 2018 at St. Lukes Hospice House in Bethlehem, with her family by her side. Born August 7, 1927 in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Caroline (Krizovenski) Adamcik. Theresa was the wife of the late Francis A. Doria , whom she married on June 26,...

Helen Berezny Vargo

Helen Berezny Vargo

Jun 12, 2018

Helen “Penny” Berezny Vargo, 98, of Bethlehem passed on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. She was born May 19, 1920; daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Antolik) Chando. Penny was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Berezny in 1987 and later her husband, Julius Vargo. Penny was a woman ahead of her time. She was a hardworking, athletic business...

Helen R. Pinter

Helen R. Pinter

Jun 10, 2018

Helen R. Pinter, 92, of Bethlehem died Sunday, June 10, 2018 in her home. Born February 28, 1926 in Fountain Hill, she was the daughter of the late Cecelia (Muhr) and Leo Copf. She was married to Anthony L. Pinter for 52 years until his passing on December 14, 1999. Helen worked for the M. W. Wood Company at Moravian...