OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Frances T. Buragino

Frances T. Buragino

Mar 27, 2016

Frances T. Buragino, 90, of Bethlehem passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016 at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Jennie (Fina) and Pasquale Tallarico. She was married to Joseph G. Buragino who died on November 1, 2015. Frances worked for Moravian College in the Vespers Department. She graduated from Moravian College...

Mariano Tito Carreras

Mariano Tito Carreras

Mar 24, 2016

Mariano "Mario" Tito Carreras, 77, of Bethlehem, died Thursday, March 24, 2016 in his home. Born December 26, 1938, he was the son of the late Evelyn Mae (Rothfus) and Juan Carreras, Sr. Mariano worked over 34 years and retired from the PB&NE Railroad, first as a brakeman then an engineer. He also owned and operated Marios Aluminum in Bethlehem....

William John Bamper

William John Bamper

Mar 24, 2016

William John Bamper, 78, of Hanover Twp., died on March 24, 2016. Bill was born August 24, 1937 in Patterson, NJ; son of the late William and Alice (Dunn) Bamper. He is survived by his devoted wife of 43 years, Judith Marie (Meixell) Bamper. Bill proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from 1956-1960 and enlisted in the reserves for...

Richard W. Corby

Richard W. Corby

Mar 23, 2016

Richard W. Corby, 62, of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at St. Lukes Hospice House. He was born January 3, 1954 in Easton, PA, son of the late James O. and Dolores (Facer) Corby. Rich is survived by his wife of 43 years, Patricia M. (King) Corby. Rich was a long time employee of the former Dick Milham...

Edward J. Zakszeski

Edward J. Zakszeski

Mar 23, 2016

Edward J. Zakszeski, 95, of Lewes, DE and formerly of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, March 23, 2016. He was born February 17, 1921; the youngest of 10 children born to the late Charles and Mary Zakszeski. Edward was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Rose Marie (Kessler) Zakszeski. Edward worked as a pit craneman for the Bethlehem...

Nimrod "Bud" Nelson

Nimrod "Bud" Nelson

Mar 23, 2016

Nimrod “Bud” R. Nelson, 85, died Wednesday, March 23, 2016. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, he was the son of Ursula (Pieper) and Nimrod J. Nelson. He was the loving husband of Shirley (Nuernberg) Nelson. Bud was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Bethlehem and The Knights of Columbus Council 313. He enjoyed gardening, bike riding...

Agnes Adler

Agnes Adler

Mar 23, 2016

Agnes Adler, 89, of Bethlehem, died Wednesday, March 23, 2016. Born February 14, 1927 in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Grant and Mary (Kuronyi) Wert. She was married to Myron “Sonny” Adler who died on March 24, 1978. Agnes worked at the Muriel Dress Factory in Bethlehem. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters, Cynthia wife...

Eleanor Jean Beahm

Eleanor Jean Beahm

Mar 23, 2016

Eleanor Jean Beahm,79, of Bethlehem, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at home surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of Theresa (Borda) and Julius Kovach. Jean was the loving wife of Sylvanus “Sonny” Beahm. She served her country as a member of the United States Air Force. Jean was a very giving person, who loved people. She enjoyed...

Elsie A. Cassidy

Elsie A. Cassidy

Mar 21, 2016

Elsie A. Cassidy, 92, of Bethlehem, died on Monday, March 21, 2016. She was born May 16, 1923, daughter of the late John and Mary (Skerlak) Zelko. Elsie was preceded in death by her husband, Richard A. Cassidy, Sr. Earlier in life, Elsie worked as a nurses aide and later in the Billing Department of the Bethlehem Steel Corp. for...

Jeffrey S. Chanitz

Jeffrey S. Chanitz

Mar 21, 2016

Jeffrey S. Chanitz, 58, of Northampton, died Monday, March 21, 2016. He was born in Bethlehem, son of Barbara (Chapo) and Stephen Chanitz. He was the loving husband of Wanda (Toth) Chanitz. He was a graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School and worked for Walgreens for 25 yrs. Jeff was an avid fan and collector of the IronPigs and Jeff...

Dorothy E. Martin

Dorothy E. Martin

Mar 20, 2016

Dorothy E. (Long) Martin, 91, of Bethlehem, died Sunday, March 20, 2016. Born June 18, 1924 in Hellertown, PA, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Anna (Hulak) Long. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, George A. Martin. Dorothy worked several years at Wiley House where she gave so much to the children....

Helen Louise Brady

Helen Louise Brady

Mar 18, 2016

Helen Louise (Posh) Brady, 83, of Bethlehem, died on Friday, March 18, 2016. She would have celebrated her 84th birthday on March 20th. Helen was born in Bethlehem; the daughter of the late James and Mary (Drantz) Posh. She was one of eight children and they resided on Vernon St. in Bethlehem. Helen attended Liberty High School and upon graduation...

Helen Brouse

Helen Brouse

Mar 17, 2016

Helen Brouse, 83, of Bethlehem, died Thursday, March 17, 2016. She was the daughter of Beatrice and Andrew Pukavage. Helen was the loving wife of Ralph Brouse. Helen was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help church in Bethlehem. She enjoyed polka music and was proud of her Polish heritage. She especially loved her family. Helen will be loving...

Catherine D. Kuplen

Catherine D. Kuplen

Mar 17, 2016

Catherine “Katie” Kuplen, 90, of Bethlehem, died peacefully on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem. Born in Freemansburg, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Rose (Erceg) Yurich. She was the loving wife of William C. Kuplen; they were married 66 years. Katie dedicated her life to her family and was a member of St....

Denise Helen Lawrence

Denise Helen Lawrence

Mar 16, 2016

Denise H. Lawrence, 54, of Bethlehem, died with her family by her side, after a 15 month struggle with Primary Peritoneal Cancer. She passed the same way she lived life, with dignity, grace and love, on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. She was born September 13, 1961, daughter of Dominic and Donna (Tomcavage) Alisio. Denise was the devoted wife of 28...

Irene Valentine

Irene Valentine

Mar 14, 2016

Irene Valentine, 100, of Bethlehem, died on March 14, 2016. She was born on September 23, 1915 in Allentown; daughter of the late Frank and Barbara (Omotar) Slebiss, and step daughter to the late Anne Slebiss. Irene was preceded in death by her husband Marion Valentine, her sister Mary Flandorffer, her daughter Eleanor Gemma, Eleanors husband Cardy Gemma and her...

Joseph F. Burghardt

Joseph F. Burghardt

Mar 14, 2016

Joseph F. Burghardt, 76, of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2016, at Gracedale Nursing Home in Northampton County. He was born on July 5, 1939, in New York, son of the late John and Mary (Kovacs) Burghardt. Joseph joined the Bethlehem Fire Department in 1964, and became the Assistant Fire Chief in 1991. He served the fire department...

Janet S. Petrokubi

Janet S. Petrokubi

Mar 10, 2016

Janet S. Petrokubi, 100, of Venice, FL, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2016 in Bethlehem, PA. Born in South Bend, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Aagot (Michelet) Hoglund. She was wife of the late Jack Petrokubi and was also preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Shoemaker. Janet was an avid golfer who...

Mary E. Ulincy

Mary E. Ulincy

Mar 8, 2016

Mary E. Ulincy, 87, of Bethlehem, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016 in her home. Born January 5, 1929 in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Mary (Gresh) and Michael Velas. Mary was married to the late George Ulincy who died on October 28, 2002. Mary dedicated herself to her family. She was a member of Incarnation of...

Theresa Kozics

Theresa Kozics

Mar 7, 2016

Theresa Kozics, 93, of Nazareth, died on Monday, March 7, 2016 at Gracedale Nursing Home. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa Kozics. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Joseph and Steve. An 11 a.m. graveside service will be held on Friday, March 11, at the Union Cemetery of Hellertown, 85 Main...