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Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
Katherine Fenstermaker
Dec 28, 2017
Katherine Fenstermaker, 64, of Bethlehem, died on Thursday, December 28, 2017 after her family and friends gathered for a ceremony to honor her. She was born July 26, 1953 in Lehighton, PA. Kathy spent her entire working life in the medical field. She first worked at Cedarbrook Fountain Hill Campus, where she met her partner, Gregory Klovach; and later she...
Boris Stoiancheff
Dec 28, 2017
Boris Stoiancheff, 88, of Allentown passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Salisbury Twp. He was born in Steelton, PA, son of the late George and Constance (Taleff) Stoiancheff. He was the husband of Vera (Stojkovska) Stoiancheff. They celebrated 57 years of marriage in August 2017. Boris was a Civil and Structural Engineer for Bethlehem...
James Bujcs
Dec 28, 2017
James “Uncle Gadget” Bujcs, Jr., 89, of Bethlehem, died on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Whitehall Manor. Jimmy was born March 19, 1928 in Bethlehem, son of the late James Vincent Bujcs, Sr. and the late Krizstina (Zrinski) Bujcs. Jimmy worked as a repairman for UGI for 34 years prior to his retirement. In his early years, Jimmy was on...
Madeline M. Baur
Dec 25, 2017
Madeline M. Baur, 90, of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Mary (Wagner) and Henry Ortwein. She was the loving wife for 51 years of the late Thomas G. Baur. Madeline was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. She was an animal lover and enjoyed gardening, cooking and...
Philomena O. Ackerman
Dec 25, 2017
Philomena O. Ackerman, 98, of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2017. Born in Bethlehem on September 8, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Angeline (Ronca) Oricko. She was the wife of the late Francis J. Ackerman. Philomena was a graduate of Bethlehem Business College and worked as a bookkeeper for various businesses. She sang...
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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