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Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
Pauline E. Moser
May 9, 2015
Pauline E. Moser (Harman), of Fountain Hill, beloved wife of Paul, mother and grandmother passed peacefully in her sleep on May 9th at age 89. Pauline was a treasure to her family and will be remembered as a loving mother who gave selflessly to others. She was an inspiration for us as she faced life with a positive outlook, quiet...
Edward William Brazee
May 5, 2015
Edward William Brazee, 70, of Bethlehem died on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 with his family by his side. He was born May 6, 1944 in Jersey City, NJ, the son of the late Edward and Mildred (Meckert) Brazee. Edward was the loving husband to Danua (Búzikov) Brazee. They celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary this past February. Edward earned a Bachelors...
Helen Crocus
May 4, 2015
Helen Crocus, 90, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2015. She was the dedicated wife of Edward Crocus they were married for 68 years. She was a member of St. Annes Catholic Church and of the former St. Stanislaus Catholic Church where she was a member of the pierogi team. Helen was a long-time member of the...
Ana Rosa Silva
May 1, 2015
Ana Rosa T. Silva, 82, of Bethlehem passed away Friday, May 1, 2015 at Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem. Born April 23, 1933 in Pardelhas, Concelho da Murtosa, Portugal she was the daughter of the late Pantaleao Jose Henriques and Domingas Tavares Rebimbas. She was married to Joao Silva. Ana worked as a sewing machine operator for several companies throughout...
Thomas J. Jones
May 1, 2015
Thomas J. Jones, 80 of Bethlehem, passed away Friday, May 1, 2015 in his home. Born August 13, 1934 in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Mary Panocz and Thomas Jones, Sr. He was married to Rosemary (Kelly) Jones with whom he would have celebrated 60 years of marriage this June 25th. Tom worked in the Carbon Bars...
Teresa M. Altemus
Apr 27, 2015
Teresa M Altemus, 97, died Monday April 27, 2015 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. Born in Bethlehem, PA. to Luigi and Maria Priolo. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years Charles R. Altemus and granddaughter, Cathy McCaulley. Survivors include children Robert (Alicia) Altemus of Thousand Oaks, CA, Thomas (DD) Altemus of Columbia City, IN,...
Matthew Keith Clemens
Apr 26, 2015
Matthew Keith Clemens, 44, of Salisbury Township, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 26 at St. Lukes University Health Network. He was the loving husband of Marie (Ford) Clemens for the past 15 years. Born in Sellersville, PA, Matt attended Palisades and Allentown Central Catholic High School, before graduating from Phelps Academy. He was a member of the wrestling team,...
Rose M Buchvalt
Apr 26, 2015
Rose M. Buchvalt, 90, of Bethlehem and formerly of Bethlehem Township passed away Sunday, April 26, 2015 at Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem. Born August 22, 1924 in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Rose E. (Thesli) and Wasyl Kulbaba. She was married to the late Frank J. Buchvalt. They were married for 46 years until his death...
Helen R. Szczepanski
Apr 25, 2015
Helen R. Szczepanski, 91, of Bethlehem, passed peacefully at her residence as she slept, the morning of April 25, 2015. She was born December 10, 1923; daughter of the late Frank A. and Margaret B. (Novotny) Bednarik. Helen was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Casmir T. Szczepanski. Helen was a parishioner of Ss. Cyril and Methodius...
Josephine "Cookie" Schnierlein
Apr 25, 2015
Josephine F. “Cookie” Schnierlein, 70, of Allentown, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2015. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Frank F. and Helen (Csuvay) DeBellis. She lived on Hayes St. for many years and loved South Bethlehem. She was a talented crafter of Christmas ceramics and loved planting flowers; her favorites being Afican Violets and...
Mary M. Munshaur
Apr 24, 2015
Mary M. Munshaur, 98, of Bethlehem, died on Saturday, April 24, 2015 at Gracedale. She was born in Gilbert, PA; one of 11 children to the late Jesse and Elimenia (Ruhf) Serfass. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Irvin L. Munshaur and her son, Irvin L. “Sonny” Munshaur, Jr. Mary worked for the Blind Association for several years...
William F. Wash
Apr 20, 2015
William F. “Wee Willie” Wash, 87, of Allentown, died Monday, April 20, 2015. He was the son of the late John and Theresa (Freind) Vas. He was the husband of Bernice (Lowe) Wash. They were married 26 years. Bill graduated from Bethlehem High School in 1945 where he excelled in football and track. He earned the name “Wee Willie” for...
Dorothy M. Palinkas
Apr 19, 2015
Dorothy M. (Keeler) Palinkas, 86, passed away on April 19, 2015. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Louis H. Palinkas, Sr. and daughter of the late George and Minnie Erney. She dedicated her life to her family and will be dearly missed by her son, Louis H. Palinkas, Jr. and his wife, Bonnie of Bethlehem; daughters, Dorothea Persing...
Helen Harvey
Apr 19, 2015
Helen Harvey of Bethlehem, PA died Sunday, April 19, 2015 at Whitehall Manor. Born in Derry, PA she was the daughter of the late Catherine (Conner) and Samuel Johns. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Harvey who died on April 24, 1974. Helen worked for the former Baby Gro in Allentown for 45 years retiring in 1984....
Irene E. Venanzi
Apr 19, 2015
Irene E. Venanzi, 88, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2015 at Cedarbrook, Allentown. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Margaret (Moconyi) and Joseph Tertusek. Irene is survived by her husband of 65 years, William F. Venanzi, Jr. She worked in the cafeteria at the Bethlehem Steel for many years. Irene will be lovingly...
Donna J. Escott
Apr 16, 2015
Donna J. Escott, 81, of Bethlehem, died Thursday, April 16, 2015 in Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late George C. Escott who died in 2001. Born in Seattle, WA, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Wilhelmina (Hutzenbieler) Baehm. She enjoyed her family, sewing, crossword puzzles, gardening, bowling and golf, but her family and friends meant...
Muriel E. Brown
Apr 16, 2015
Muriel E. Brown, 95, of Bethlehem, died on Thursday, April 16, 2015. She was born in Jersey City, NJ, the daughter of the late Charles and Alice (Grant) Mulrain. She was the loving wife of Donald A. Brown, Sr. who died in 1991. She was a parishioner of Assumption BVM in Colesville. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters,...
Richard E. Nesfeder
Apr 15, 2015
Richard Edward Nesfeder, 84, of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, son of the late Estella M. (Jaindl) Nesfeder, passed away on April 15, 2015. Born in Allentown, he was a member of Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 528. He was a graduate of Allentown Central Catholic High School and was salutatorian...
Blanche Betty Wilson
Apr 14, 2015
Blanche Betty (Woodley) Wilson, 91, of Bethlehem, died on Tuesday, April 14, 2015. She was the devoted wife of the late Charles Wilson who died in 1997; they were married 51 years. Betty dedicated her life to her family. She will be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren, Heather Wilson of Florida, and Mark Wilson and wife, Daune of Virginia; great-granddaughters,...
Sister M. Marcia Fidishun, O.S.F.
Apr 14, 2015
Sister M. Marcia, 81, a member of the School Sisters of St. Francis, United States Province, in her 58th year of Profession, died on Tuesday, April 14, 2015, in Bethlehem, PA. Sister entered the community from St. Michael Parish, Tresckow, PA. in 1956 and professed her first vows in 1957 in Mount Assisi Convent Chapel in Pittsburgh, PA. In her...
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