OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
Violet A. Weaver
Jun 9, 2017
Violet A. Weaver, 83, of Danielsville, died on Friday, June 9, 2017. She was born January 27, 1934 in Fountain Hill, daughter of the late Lawrence Robert and Sarah Eva (Rice) Werkheiser. Violet was preceded in death by her husband of more than 60 years, Daniel Weaver. Violet not only dedicated her life to her family but she also cared...
Rosaria M. Herceg
Jun 8, 2017
Rosaria Morganelli Herceg passed away at 90 years of age. She was born in Bethlehem on April 9, 1927 to Barbara and Angelo Morganelli. After graduating from high school, Rosie began working as a secretary at the Bethlehem Steel Co. She married her soul mate, Larry Herceg on August 1948 after he returned from serving in WWII. In order to...
Elena Cuenca
Jun 6, 2017
Elena Rivera Cuenca, 47, of Bethlehem passed away on Tuesday June 6, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Muhlenberg Campus. She was born on August 10, 1969 in the Bronx, New York, daughter of the late Hector and Carmen (Cortez) Rivera. She was the wife of Luis A. Cuenca of Bethlehem. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Luis, son,...
Walter J. Ring
Jun 6, 2017
Walter J. Ring, 85, of Zionsville, passed away on June 6, 2017. He was the father of David, Bryan, Steven and Diane Ring and grandfather to many grandchildren. He was the brother of Wilma Bryan. He was preceded in death by his wives, Marlene (Zangel) Ring and Nancy (Peters) Ring. Walt proudly served his country as a member of the...
Robert E. Fuisz, M.D.
Jun 4, 2017
Robert E. Fuisz, M.D., 82, Pioneer in Medical Communications and Acclaimed Television Producer Dies Robert E. Fuisz, M.D., 82, of New York, NY and Bethlehem, PA died peacefully on June 4, 2017. He was the son of the late Anton and Margaret Fuisz, and is survived by his wife of more than 41 years, Beverly Howie Fuisz. Dr. Fuisz graduated...
Lisa Ann Nieradka
Jun 4, 2017
Lisa Ann Nieradka, 56, of Bethlehem Township, died Sunday, June 4, 2017 in her home with her family by her side. Born January 31, 1961 in Pequannock, NJ she was the daughter of the late Robert and Faye Bastady. She was married to Ron Nieradka. Lisa had a passion for graphic and interior design for her own home and would...
Lois Ann Kery
Jun 4, 2017
Lois Ann Kery, 75, of Bethlehem, died Sunday, June 4, 2017 at St. Lukes Hospital, Fountain Hill. Born in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Anna (Hari) and Frank “Tex” Kery. Lois worked and retired as a pharmacy technician at Hess Pharmacy in Bethlehem. She had a passion for theater and music. She was involved with MunOpCo Music...
Harry F. Becker
May 31, 2017
Harry F. Becker, 83, of Bethlehem, passed peacefully on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. He was born May 26, 1934 in Bethlehem; son of the late Harry and Margaret (Stern) Becker. Harry was the beloved husband of Jo-Ann (Dugan) Becker of Bethlehem for over 60 years. Harry was a graduate of Central Catholic High School. He had an outstanding work ethic...
Juan Rivera
May 30, 2017
Juan Rivera, 85, of Bethlehem, died on Tuesday, May 30, 2017. He was born August 9, 1931 in Corozal, Puerto Rico; he was the last surviving son of nine children of the late Juan and Monica (Vasquez) Rivera. He is survived by his devoted wife, Carmen (Diaz) Rivera. Juan retired from the Bethlehem Steel Corp. after 28 years of service...
Anthony M. Morganelli
May 27, 2017
Anthony Morganelli (Ants), 65, of Northampton, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on May 27, 2017. Born in Bethlehem he was the son of the late Anthony and Mary (Dobish) Morganelli. Tony was employed by Henkels and McCoy and the Local Union 158. Survivors: Wife, Patty (Hartigan), son, Joseph and his wife Michelle, daughter, Samantha, sister, Barbara...
Francisco Frank Pinho
May 27, 2017
Francisco “Frank” Pinho, 82, of Bethlehem Twp., died on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at his home. He was born August 2, 1934 in Newark, NJ; son of Anthony and Maria (Amador) Pinho. Frank is survived by his devoted wife of 44 years, Rose (Cataldi) Pinho. Frank retired after 23 years of service as a corrections officer at East Jersey State...
Frank Hernandez
May 27, 2017
Frank Hernandez, 55, of Allentown, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2017. He was the son of Maria (Bruno) Candelario and the late Florence Hernandez. He was the loving husband of Patricia (Bellotti) Hernandez. Frank was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. His greatest joy in life was being a father and grandfather. His kids were the world to...
Stephen J. Clauser
May 26, 2017
Stephen J. Clauser, 57, of Bethlehem, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017 surrounded by his family at St. Lukes Hospital in Fountain Hill. Born in Allentown he was the son of the late Christine (Nishnic) and Donald Clauser. Stephen worked as a shipping supervisor for Super Valu and later he worked for Amazon. He was a graduate of Allentown Central...
Mary R. Stengel
May 26, 2017
Mary R. Stengel, of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Josephine (Ventura) and John DeSentis. She was the loving wife of the late Eugene W. Stengel. Mary was a member of the Church of the Assumption, B.V.M. in Colesville. She was an avid reader and enjoyed watching the Eagles and Phillies....
Orazia "Grace" Petruccelli
May 23, 2017
Orazia, "Grace" Petruccelli, 73, formerly of Allentown, PA. passed away peacefully in her sleep, on May 23 at Cedarbrook Fountainhill Nursing Home in Bethlehem, PA. She was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Margarita (Pappano) Petruccelli. Born on April 20, 1944 in Roseto Valfortore, Italy, her family moved to Bangor, PA where Grace later worked in two blouse mills...
Domingo Colon Torres
May 23, 2017
Domingo Colon Torres, 82, of Bethlehem, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. He was born in Salinas, Puerto Rico. Domingo voluntarily enlisted in the US Army serving in the Korean War. After returning from the war, he married and moved to Bethlehem. He worked and retired from the Bethlehem Steel Corp. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife,...
Jeanne Marie O'Donnell
May 21, 2017
Jeanne Marie ODonnell, 57, died on Sunday, May 21, 2017 after fighting a courageous battle against Multiple Sclerosis and Breast Cancer. She was born November 20, 1959 in Fountain Hill, PA; daughter of the late John F. and Dorothy (Martin) ODonnell. She grew up in Hellertown, PA and was a 1977 graduate of Saucon Valley High School, a 1981 graduate...
Anthony W. Garbaczewski
May 21, 2017
Anthony W. Garbaczewski, 92, of Bethlehem, died on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Westminster Village. Born in Quakertown, he was the son of the late Anthony and Mary (Zaganski) Garbaczewski. He was the husband of the late Margaret A. (Dobyan) Garbaczewski who died in 1996. They were married for 46 years. Anthony was a machinist employed by Sarco for many...
Jean Ann Rinnen
May 20, 2017
Jean Ann (Howell) Rinnen, 91, of Bethlehem, died on Saturday, May 20, 2017. She was the daughter of Thelora (Cyphers) Howell Ziegler and Michael J. Howell. She was married for 69 years to Edward August Rinnen who passed away August 3, 2016. She attended Moravian Preparatory School and continued her connection with the Moravian school system throughout her life. In...
Ronald John Fradeneck
May 20, 2017
Ronald John Fradeneck, Bethlehem, passed away peacefully 82 years young May 20, 2017, in the presence of his family after a brief illness. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, and known for his kindness and thoughtful disposition. Supportive and quick to lend a hand to anyone in need, he made sure those who were in his life...