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Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
Louis Anthony Hancock
Apr 7, 2023
Louis Anthony “Tony” Hancock, 81, of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023 at his home.
Born on August 18, 1941, in Roanoke, VA, he was the son of the late Hazel (Smith) and Rolfe Louis “Luke” Hancock. Tony was raised in Roanoke VA where he attended Jefferson High School and met his late wife, Gayle.
Tony received his bachelor’s degree...
Mark Jefferson
Apr 7, 2023
Mark Jefferson, Sr., 87, of Bethlehem, PA passed away peacefully on Friday, April 7, 2023. He was born in Bethlehem, the son of the late Theodore and Pearl (Rutt) Jefferson. He was preceded by his spouse Joyce Jefferson, brothers Joseph and Theodore and sisters Betty, Blanche, Honey and Virginia. He was in the Pennsylvania National Guard from June 1953-June 1957....
Edward T. Maurer
Apr 2, 2023
Edward T. Maurer, 63, of Northampton, passed away unexpectedly on April 2, 2023, in his home. Born on March 17, 1960, in Fountain Hill, PA, he was the son of the late Edward and Sylvia (Jakob) Maurer. A graduate of Freedom High School, Eddie went on to enter the workforce. He held a lengthy career with Consolidated Container, retiring as...
Marcial Matos
Mar 31, 2023
Marcial Matos, 90, of Fountain Hill, passed away on March 31, 2023, with his wife by his side. He was born on February 16, 1933, in Villalba, Puerto Rico to parents, Marcial and Isabel Matos. Marcial is survived by his devoted wife of 71 years, Aida Maria Matos. The two made wonderful memories together, including 20 years of life living...
Kevin P. Maga
Mar 31, 2023
“Once in a while you can get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right.” -The Grateful Dead On March 31, 2023, Kevin P. Maga (AKA Mags) was reunited with his parents Stanley Maga Jr. and Dolores (Sarr) Maga, and his brother Stanley Maga III in their heavenly home. The intuitive, gentle-spirited, and soft-spoken...
Catherine Ortwein Mcshane
Mar 31, 2023
Catherine Ortwein McShane, 84, of Easton, PA, formerly of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday March 31, 2023 at Abington Manor @ Morgan Hill. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late William and Catherine (Tokar) Ortwein. She worked as a secretary for Binney & Smith Co. before retiring after 31 years. Most importantly, she was devoted to raising...
Timothy P. Rhodes
Mar 30, 2023
Timothy P. Rhodes, 65, of Bethlehem, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 30, 2023, in his home. Born on March 17, 1958, in Fountain Hill, he was a son of Gisella (Stangl) Rhodes and the late William Rhodes. A graduate of Liberty High Schools Class of 1976, Timothy went on to enjoy a career in construction. He is the former...
Lawrence J. Dottor
Mar 29, 2023
Lawrence J. Dottor, 92, passed away on March 29, 2023. He was the son of Antonietta (Marcon) Dottor and Giovanni Dottor who came to America from Tarzo and Pervananzi in the foothills of the Alps in Northeastern Italy. Mr. Dottor was a graduate of Muhlenberg College. After college, he served on active duty with the U.S. Marine Corps and became...
Kevin J. Murphy
Mar 26, 2023
Kevin J. Murphy, 65, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023. He was born on July 29, 1957 in Bethlehem, son of the late Joseph Murphy and Anna (Hartigan) Murphy. He was the husband of Terry (Chunko) Murphy with whom he shared 22 years of marriage this past February. Kevin was employed by RMS prior to his retirement...
Donald R. Roche
Mar 24, 2023
Donald R. Roche, 85, of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023 at Holy Family Manor. Born on August 12, 1937, he was the son of the late Winifred (McCullough) and Joseph Roche. Donald was a resident of Lutheran Manor, Bethlehem for over 30 years. He enjoyed going for long walks, spending time at the mall, and spending time...
Richard H. Bartels
Mar 21, 2023
Richard H. Bartels, 82, of Hellertown passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 with his family by his side. Born on February 13, 1941 in the Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late Grace (Mills) and Henry Bartels. He was the loving husband of Renate (Moog) Bartels. Richard worked for many years as a production manager for Schaefer...
Constance H. Schubert
Mar 21, 2023
Constance H. Schubert, 86, of Bethlehem, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Moravian Hall Square. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Charles F. Schubert who passed away in December 2020, and her beloved son, Charles Schubert, Jr. Constance was born on June 14, 1936, in Bethlehem. She was the daughter of the late Anna (Hudacek)...
Christopher P. Detrixhe
Mar 20, 2023
Christopher P. Detrixhe, 51, of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023, with his loving family by his side. Born on August 22, 1971, he was a son of Julius and Linda (Megenhardt) Detrixhe, III. A graduate of Moravian Academys Class of 1989, Chris went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts from Columbia College of Chicago, as well...
Reinaldo Luquis Gonzalez
Mar 19, 2023
Reinaldo Luquis Gonzalez, 77, of Allentown, passed away unexpectedly, at home, on Sunday, March 19, 2023. Born on February 10, 1946, in Puerto Rico, he was a son of the late Rafael Luquis Santos and Providencia Gonzalez Hernandez. Following graduation from Caguas Vocational-Technical School, he went to work in different jobs and later decided to attend the University of Turabo...
Julia B. Bensen
Mar 18, 2023
Julia B. Bensen, 97, of Bethlehem, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Country Meadows, Bethlehem Twp. She was born in Fountain Hill on April 16, 1925 to the late Joseph and Rocchina (Mastroperri) Bolza. Julia was a Registered Nurse and worked for the former Allentown State Hospital as a Nursing Supervisor for 27 years. She also was a Nursing...
Wanda G. Scheetz
Mar 16, 2023
Wanda G. (Althouse) Scheetz, 71, of Bethlehem, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at St. Lukes HospitalFountain Hill. Born on May 8, 1951, in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late Ray and Joyce (Fogle) Althouse. After joining the workforce at a young age, Wanda enjoyed her job as a packager with Just Born for over 30...
Marijo Marzella
Mar 15, 2023
Marijo Marzella, 60, of Hanover Twp., passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 16, 2023 surrounded by her loving family at her residence. She was the partner of Lori Lewis. Marijo was born in Springfield, NJ on February 20, 1963 to the late Matthew Peter and Patricia Emma (Loth) Casciano. She was a caregiver to many people, always providing comfort and support...
Jean Yerger
Mar 14, 2023
Jean Yerger, 56, of Bethlehem passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Born on February 16, 1967, she was the daughter of the late Virginia (Jacoby) Brey. Jean enjoyed working for Merakey as a housekeeper and as a Direct Care Staff member where she was known as the jack of all trades. She could often be found playing trivia...
Ronald Earl Vanbuskirk
Mar 11, 2023
Ronald Earl VanBuskirk, 79, of Bethlehem Township, died on March 11, 2023. He was born on April 19, 1943, in Bethlehem; son of the late Elmer and Dorothy (Eckroth) VanBuskirk. Ron is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years, Beverley A. (Piccirilli) VanBuskirk. Ron will be lovingly remembered as a strong, hardworking, dedicated man. He loved his family tremendously,...
Halyna Stegura
Mar 10, 2023
HALYNA STEGURA (nee Kosarewycz), loving wife and mother, passed away peacefully in her home in The Villages, FL on Friday March 10th surrounded by her family. Halyna was born in Staten Island, NY on July 30, 1952. On October 12, 1974, Halyna married her husband, Michael. Happily married for 48 years, they lived in the Lehigh Valley, where they raised...
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