OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Stephen M. Ezar

Stephen M. Ezar

Dec 24, 2017

Stephen M. Ezar, 86, of Bethlehem, died on Sunday, December 24, 2017. Born in Bethlehem on February 9, 1931, he was the son of the late John and Josephine (Vlasko) Ezar. Stephen was a Cpl. in the U.S. Army and served in the Korean War from 1952 - 1954 for 16 months in Pusan, Korea. He also worked in the...

Theodore Kovach,

Theodore Kovach,

Dec 23, 2017

Theodore “Teddy,” AKA “Sonny” Kovach, Sr., 80, of Bethlehem, died on December 23, 2017. He was born in Hellertown, the son of the late Julius and Thresa (Borda) Kovach. For 46 years, he was the loving husband of the late Helen A. (Lakics) Kovach. After graduating from Liberty High School, Teddy proudly served his country as a member of the...

Bernard M. Burda

Bernard M. Burda

Dec 22, 2017

Bernard M. "Foggy" Burda, 88, of Bethlehem, died on Friday, December 22, 2017. He was born in Bethlehem; son of the late John and Mary (Smith) Burda. Bernard was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Patricia A. (Spudeck) Burda. Upon graduation from high school, he proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War. After the...

Mary Louise Meixell-Moyer

Mary Louise Meixell-Moyer

Dec 22, 2017

Mary Louise Meixell-Moyer, 62 of Allentown, died Friday, December 22, 2017. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of Rosemarie (Belgrasch) Meixell of Bethlehem Township and the late Charles Meixell, Sr. Mary worked as a waitress for several restaurants throughout the Lehigh Valley. She will be lovingly remembered by her mother, daughter, Serenity “Reni” wife of Michael Andrew of Trexlertown,...

Justin Kephart

Justin Kephart

Dec 22, 2017

Justin Kephart, 36, of Bethlehem Township, PA died Friday, December 22, 2017 in his home. Born October 7, 1981 in Bethlehem, PA he was the son of the late Mary Louise Meixell-Moyer and Dale Kephart. Justin worked for Laborers Union, Local 1174. He is survived by his grandmother, Rosemarie (Belgrasch) Meixell and a sister Serenity “Reni” wife of Michael Andrew...

Maria M. Leon

Maria M. Leon

Dec 17, 2017

Maria M. Leon, 68, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2017. Born in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Porfiria Fernandez Schmidt and Sergio Santiago Thillet. Survivors: Her only love, Jose L. Leon, Sr; children, Maria Leon and husband Emil, Ada Leon, Myrelis Leon and Jose Leon and wife Aimee; brothers, Rafael, Francisco...

Diane Mary Richter

Diane Mary Richter

Dec 16, 2017

Diane Mary Richter, 66, of Bethlehem, died on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at St. Lukes Hospital. She was born in Bethlehem; daughter of the late Vivian Curzi and Emilio “Chico” Curzi. Diane was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Joseph Ralph Richter and her son, Curtis Richter; she loved and missed both very much. Diane was an...

John E. Markwith

John E. Markwith

Dec 16, 2017

John E. Markwith, Sr., 80, of Bethlehem, died on Saturday, December 16, 2017. He was born September 24, 1937 in Scranton, PA; son of the late Frank and Emily Markwith. John was preceded in death by his wife, Jennie Markwith and his son, David Markwith. Upon graduation from West Scranton High School, John proudly served in the US Army. John...

Dolores C. Facchiano

Dolores C. Facchiano

Dec 12, 2017

Dolores C. Facchiano, 91, of Altoona, formerly of Bethlehem, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2017. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Emma (Seidenberger) and John Reagan. She was the loving wife, for 63 years, of the late Peter P. Facchiano. Dolores was a member of St. Annes Catholic Church. She was a member of Saucon...

Nicole Marie Buskirk

Nicole Marie Buskirk

Dec 12, 2017

Nicole Marie Buskirk, 33, of Bethlehem, died unexpectedly on December 12, 2017. She was born October 1, 1984 in Bethlehem; daughter of Ronald E. and Diane (Milisits) Buskirk. Nicole will be remembered for her care-free attitude, sense of humor, sweet heart, strong will, and outgoing spirit. She was a 2003 graduate of Liberty High School and attended New Covenant Christian...

Michael T. Kalman

Michael T. Kalman

Dec 12, 2017

Michael T. Kalman, 68, of Bethlehem passed away on Tuesday December 12, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Bethlehem, son of the late Louis and Martina (Buck) Kalman. He was the husband of Carol (Anthony) Kalman. They were married for 16 years this past April. Michael was a truck dispatcher for over 20...

Rose S. Barth

Rose S. Barth

Dec 11, 2017

Rose S. Barth, 89, of Hanover Township died in her home with her family by her side Monday, December 11, 2017. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth (Rudzie) and Carmine DiFulvio. She was married to Leo F. Barth for 62 years until his death on August 24, 2011. Rose had a kind and gentle spirit...

Joseph W. Mastrocola

Joseph W. Mastrocola

Dec 10, 2017

Joseph W. Mastrocola, 92, of Bethlehem, formerly of White Haven, PA and Spotswood,NJ, died on Sunday, December 10, 2017. He was born in Scranton, the son of the late Agnes (Conslato) and Joseph Mastrocola. He was the loving husband of the late Rosemary V. (Kuchenbrod) Mastrocola and the late Bernadette (Gallagher) Mastrocola. Joseph proudly served his country as a member...

Joseph M. Szabo

Joseph M. Szabo

Dec 6, 2017

Joseph M. “Joe” Szabo, 84, of Lehigh County, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at St. Lukes Hospice House in Bethlehem. He was the husband of Margaret A. (Salay) Szabo; they were married for 63 years on November 20th. Born July 20, 1933 in Hellertown, he was the son of Joseph Szabo, Sr. and Helen (Szabo) Szabo. Joe graduated...

Joseph Erwins

Joseph Erwins

Dec 4, 2017

Joseph Erwins, 90, of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2017. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Gerald and Irma (Sandor) Erwins. He was the husband of the late Hannah (Woolfenden) Erwins. Before retiring Joe was employed by Deiter Bros for 25 years. He served with the US Army during WWII and was a member...

Pauline M. Hrivnak

Pauline M. Hrivnak

Dec 4, 2017

Pauline M. Hrivnak, 96, of Lower Saucon Township, passed away on Monday, December 04, 2017 at Holy Family Manor. She was the daughter of the late Mary and Anthony Divok. She was the loving wife of the late Andrew Hrivnak, Jr. Pauline was a member of St. Ursula Roman Catholic Church in Fountain Hill. She was a devoted wife and...

Jillian Paige Massey

Jillian Paige Massey

Dec 4, 2017

Jillian Paige Massey “Sassy Massey” March 23, 2012 - December 4, 2017 Someday I'll wish upon a star Wake up where the clouds are far behind me Where trouble melts like lemon drops High above the chimney top That's where you'll find me Jillian. Jilly. Jilly Bop. Sassy Massey. Santas CEO. A tiny, blonde-haired, blue-eyed powerhouse who packed an entire...

Mary E. Jordan

Mary E. Jordan

Nov 30, 2017

Mary E. Jordan, 75, of Bethelehem, passed away at home on November 30, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Anne (Cunningham) and A. Vincent Leun. Mary was a member of Notre Dame Catholic Church. She was a dedicated and hardworking nurse for 45 years at St. Lukes Hospital. She loved dogs and would often dog sit for family...

Paul K. Lewis

Paul K. Lewis

Nov 30, 2017

Paul K. Lewis Jr., 86, of Bethlehem Twp. passed away on Thursday November 30, 2017 at St. Lukes Hospice House in Bethlehem. He was born on March 25, 1931 in Bethlehem, son of the late Paul and Mary (Knapp) Lewis. He was the husband of Anna (Majewski) Lewis. He was married to the love of his life for 65 years...

James E. Bartos

James E. Bartos

Nov 26, 2017

James E. Bartos, 75, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2017. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Stephen and Irene (Logechnik) Bartos. He was the husband of Janet S. (Davco) Bartos; they were married for 45 years. James worked for the City of Bethlehem Water Department. He was an avid bowler and a member...