OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Robert E. Fuisz, M.D.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Martin E. Hirsch

Martin E. Hirsch

May 20, 2017

Martin E. Hirsch, 78, of Bethlehem Township, died Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the St. Lukes VNA Hospice House. Born June 19, 1938 in Bethlehem he was the son of the late, Vilma (Pinter) and Martin H. Hirsch. He was married to Dolores “Lori” (Stenger) Hirsch with who he celebrated 58 years of marriage this past November 29th. Martin worked...

Peter John Gettings

Peter John Gettings

May 18, 2017

Peter John Gettings, 87, beloved husband, father and grandfather, of Bethlehem PA, passed away on May 18, 2017. He was born in Lafayette IN to Peter and Marian (Reitemeier) Gettings. Pete was a four-sport athlete at Jefferson High School in Lafayette, playing baseball, running track, playing end on the football team, and starting as guard on Jeffs 1946 Regional Champion...

Patricia L. Buck

Patricia L. Buck

May 16, 2017

Patricia “Patty” L. Buck, 88, of Bethlehem passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Country Meadows in Bethlehem. She was born in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of the late Ernest and Nora “Susie” (Doles) Polick. She was the wife of the late William “Bill” Buck. Patty and Bill raised six children while living in Winston-Salem, NC and Bethlehem, PA. Patty...

Alvin H. Ripple

Alvin H. Ripple

May 16, 2017

Alvin H. Ripple, 93, of Allentown, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. He was the son of Getha (Rittenhouse) and Andrew W. Ripple. He was the loving husband of the late Helen (Kulanko) Ripple. Alvin proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy during WWII. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and playing darts. He was a...