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Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
Helen I. Dickey
Dec 1, 2016
Helen I. Dickey, 91, of Bethlehem, died Thursday, December 1, 2016 at Gracedale Nursing Home in Nazareth, where she received excellent care. Born on November 15, 1925 in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Rose (Torok) and Frank Koczan. She was married to George J. Dickey for 54 years until his death on August 18, 2000. Helen worked...
Andrew J. Guff
Nov 30, 2016
Andrew J. Guff, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 29, 2016. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Andy was born June 15, 1926, in Nanticoke, PA, the only son of Andrew and Margaret M. Guff. On June 20, 1953, he married Annamae Bartos, daughter of John J. and Anna Bartos, they had four children....
John Mcneil,
Nov 29, 2016
John McNeil, Jr., 84, of Bethlehem, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2016. He was the son of the late Irene (Jones) and John McNeil. John was the loving husband of Janet (Narolesky) McNeil for 45 years. John proudly served his country as a Sergeant in the Unites States Army. John graduated from Dubois High School in 1950. He was...
Vilma "Penny" J. Sekoch
Nov 26, 2016
Vilma J. “Penny” SeKoch, 69, of Nazareth, died on Saturday, November 26, 2016. Born in Bethlehem on April 20, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Wargo. She was the wife of the late David J. SeKoch who died in July 1995; they were married 27 years. Penny was employed by A&H Swimwear and was also...
Shelly Jane Graciani
Nov 23, 2016
Shelly Jane Graciani, 55, of Bethlehem, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 23, 2016. She was born January 3, 1961 in Bethlehem; daughter of the late Carmelo Negron and Marlene P (Deiter) Kramer. Shelly earned her associates degree from Allentown Business School. She worked for Guardian Life Insurance Company for over 22 years. Shelly dedicated much of her life to her...
Veronica B. Basile
Nov 22, 2016
Veronica B. “Ronnie” “Aunt Rona” (Shramko) Basile, 93, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at Lehigh Valley Muhlenberg Hospital. She retired from Champion Spark Plug after 33 years of service. Survivors: sister, Helen Sobetsky; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by husband, Marco Basile; brothers, Andrew and Joseph; and sister, Mary Stiffinella. Services: 10...
Joanne L. Friedman
Nov 21, 2016
Joanne Louise Friedman, 78, of Bethlehem, died peacefully in her sleep at home on Monday, November 21, 2016. Born in Allentown and raised in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Irma (Szankovics) Edraney. She was the devoted wife of Joseph S. Friedman; they were married 49 years this December. Joanne was employed by Weis Markets and...
Marie A. Schwartz
Nov 19, 2016
Marie A Schwartz, 93, of Bethlehem, died Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Manor Care in Bethlehem. Born in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Paul Kelly and Helen (Gass) Evans. Marie was married to the late Frederick Schwartz. Marie was dedicated to caring for her family. She was a past member of the Allentown Deaf Club and attended...
Patricia Joan Gettings
Nov 19, 2016
Patricia Joan Gettings (nee Laffey), 85, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, of Bethlehem passed away on November 19, 2016. Born in Mineola, NY to Thomas and Mildred (Kenny) Laffey, Pat was a 1953 graduate of the University of Wisconsin where she was a member of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority. In May 1955, she married Peter J. Gettings in Racine,...
Mike John Pippis
Nov 16, 2016
Mike Pippis, 76, of Bethlehem, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2016, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Bethlehem, the son of the late, Gus and Jean (Petrakis) Pippis. He was the loving husband to June (Mehrkam) Pippis, they were married 47 years. After graduating from Moravian College in 1961, he honorably served in...
Clyde H. Oskin Jr.
Nov 16, 2016
Clyde “Junie” Oskin, 93, of Bethlehem passed away on November 16, 2016 at Kirkland Village of Bethlehem. He was the son of the late Clyde Holden Oskin, Sr. and Louise (Walker). Clyde was a member of the Class of 1941 at Liberty High School and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Lehigh University in 1947....
William V. Novatnack
Nov 15, 2016
William Victor Novatnack, 85, of Bethlehem PA, passed away on November 15, 2016, at the Hospice Unit in LVHN. He was the husband of Anna (Butala) Novatnack. They observed their 62nd wedding anniversary on November 13. Born in Hazelton on May 17, 1931, he was a son of the late Michael and Mary (Fotta) Novatnack. Bill honorably served in the...
Susan De Rosa
Nov 15, 2016
Susan E. De Rosa, 51, of Bethlehem Township died on Tuesday November 15, 2016 at St. Lukes Hospital with her family by her side. She was the daughter of Jeanette (Guenst) Ashforth of Allentown and the late John E. Ashforth. Susan was married to Michael De Rosa with whom she just celebrated 31 years on November 2nd. Susan was a...
Helen A. Ambrose
Nov 15, 2016
Helen A. (Aldinger) Ambrose, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2016, at the age of 95. Born on September 25, 1921, Mrs. Ambrose was the daughter of Albert L. Aldinger and Kathryn M. (Trimble) Aldinger. She was married for 67 years to Michael E. Ambrose, who died in 2014. Mrs. Ambrose was a member of St. Annes Catholic...
Charles T. Force
Nov 14, 2016
Charles T. Force, 77, of Bethlehem, died Monday, November 14, 2016. He was born in Bethlehem, the son of Thomas Force and Margaret (Matthews) Fenstermacher. Charles was loved by his family and he really enjoyed playing Bingo and soccer. He will be lovingly remembered by his sister, Margaret Wolfe; many nieces and nephews and sister in law, Sandy Fenstermacher. Charles...
Helen E. Horvath
Nov 13, 2016
Helen E. Horvath, 89, of Bethlehem, died on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at Holy Family Manor. She was born December 18, 1926 in West Virginia; daughter of the late John and Margaret (Dudash) Popovich. She was preceded in death by her husband, Julius S. Horvath. Helen dedicated her life to her family. She loved to cook and bake for others;...
Reverend James J. Morgan
Nov 12, 2016
The Reverend James J. Morgan, a retired priest and resident of Holy Family Villa for Priests, died on Saturday, November 12, 2016. He was 81 years old. Fr. Morgan was born January 20, 1935 in Chester, PA; son of the late John L. and Rose (McDevitt) Morgan. He attended St. Robert Elementary School and St. James High School and received...
Olga M. Mckellin
Nov 6, 2016
Olga M. McKellin, 87, of Bethlehem, died on Sunday, November 06, 2016. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Hrykiew) Chrynwski. She was the wife of the late David M. McKellin, they were married 48 years. Olga will be lovingly remembered by her son, David R. McKellin; daughter, Jane M. McKellin; and granddaughter, Amy...
Annamarie M. Knecht
Nov 4, 2016
Annamarie M. Knecht, 67, of Allentown, died on Friday, November 04, 2016. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Theresa (Kloo) Frisoli. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Rodney W. Knecht. Annamarie was a school teacher for the Allentown School District, retiring in 2010. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband,...
Robert F. Svajdlenka
Nov 4, 2016
Robert “Dedo” Francis Svajdlenka, 86, of Bethlehem, PA, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family and showered with love on November 4, 2016. He was born to Ignatz and Rose (Hodulik) Svajdlenka in Lansford, PA. He attended Lansford High School, where we were proud to find he got a B in cooking. In spite of being from the...
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