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Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
Fernando Rosa
Mar 20, 2024
Fernando Rosa, 71, a man of generous spirit and friendly demeanor, of Bethlehem passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Carmen Diaz. Fernando was born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico on July 22,1952 to the late Nicolas and Gloria (Alicea) Rosa. He worked for Mrs. Paul’s Kitchen,...
Michael Douglas Wetherill
Mar 17, 2024
Michael D. Wetherill, 72, of Bethlehem, PA passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024, surrounded by his family and loving wife of 49 years Maria(Hladasz). Born in Chester, PA he was the son of the late George and Esther (Kiefer) Ferguson. Michael retired from Nissan Motor Corp. after 26 years of service. Mike was an active and devoted member of St....
Ronald T. Hersh Sr.
Mar 17, 2024
Ronald T. Hersh Sr., 80, formerly of Bethlehem Township, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday March 17, 2024, at Gracedale Nursing Home in Nazareth, PA. He was born in Quakertown, PA, the son of the late Arthur and Irene (Mertl) Hersh. He was the beloved husband of Dorothy (Varady) Hersh for 57 years. Ronald was Assistant Building Engineer for the...
Jorge Marcos Rauen
Mar 16, 2024
Jorge M. Rauen 68, of Allentown passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital after a short battle with cancer. Born in Rio Negro, Brazil on July 27, 1955, he was the son of Tereza Herzer Rauen and the late Nivaldo Rauen. He was the husband of Aurora De Cacia Rauen and loving and proud father to...
Daniel Patrick Mccloskey
Mar 15, 2024
Daniel Patrick McCloskey, 71, passed away on March 15, 2024, at his home in Bethlehem Township. He was born on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 1952, in Easton, PA to the late Daniel V. McCloskey and Florence (Buris) McCloskey. Daniel is survived by his devoted wife, Christine Marie McCloskey. They were married in September of 1972 at St. Andrews Lutheran...
Elizabeth A. Fantasia
Mar 14, 2024
Elizabeth A. Fantasia, 89, of Emmaus, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Born in Allentown on March 5, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Anna (Drabick) and Francis Pinter. Elizabeth was the loving wife of the late Louis J. Fantasia, Sr.
Elizabeth worked at Colonial Cleaners, Just Born and as a seamstress at Pembroke Dress Co. She enjoyed...
John B. Hatch
Mar 14, 2024
John B. “Jack” Hatch, 80, of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024, after a courageous 18-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Born on November 29, 1943, in Darby, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph E. and Marie (Kearns) Hatch.
Jack graduated high school from St. Albert Junior Seminary in Middletown, NY. He received his bachelor’s degree from Penn...
Jordyn Miguel Wright
Mar 11, 2024
Jordyn Miguel Wright, a cherished son, brother, grandson, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on March 11, 2024, at the age of 24. Born on September 22, 1999, to Michael and Abigail (Vega) Wright. Jordyn will be lovingly remembered as a beacon of joy and resilience, touching the lives of all who knew him with his loving heart and intelligent mind.
Jordyn...
Jane Ann Fisher
Mar 3, 2024
Jane Ann (Breidenbach) Fisher, 86, wife of Lin Fisher, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024 after receiving excellent care at Whitehall and Parkland Manors.
Born in Fountain Hill, Jane was one of 15 children born to Ludwig and Naomi (Weil) Breidenbach. Jane graduated from Fountain Hill High School, where during the Summers, she worked in the Silk Mills and she...
Lucille E. Wolfe
Mar 2, 2024
Lucille E. “Lu” Wolfe, 88, of Lansdale, PA passed away surrounded by family on March 2, 2024. Born on May 5, 1935 she was the youngest of six children born to Bertha and Alexander Chladny in Fountain Hill, PA.
Lu graduated from Fountain Hill High School before beginning her career at Bethlehem Steel. She later she found her true calling of...
Leonard J. Windish
Mar 2, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Leonard J. Windish of Bethlehem Township, PA, announce his passing from this life on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospice House at the age of 89. Leonard will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 62 years, Dorothy H. Windish (Bacak); children, Leonard A. Windish (Kim) of Newtown, PA,...
Evelyn E. Loncar
Mar 2, 2024
Evelyn E. Loncar (Walker), 78, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 2, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Born on August 7, 1945, in Bethlehem PA, Evelyn was a huge pet lover and rescued many older animals and spoiled them.
Evelyn is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, Joseph F. Loncar, who passed in 2022.
Evelyn was...
Charles E. Truskolasky
Mar 1, 2024
Charles E. Truskolasky, 80, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Friday March 1, 2024, at St. Lukes Hospital in Fountain Hill, PA. He was born in Shenandoah, PA the son of the late Charles and Mary (Sczypin) Truskolasky. He was the husband of Myung (Kim) Truskolasky of Bethlehem, PA and the late Gail B. (Roberts) Truskolasky who died in 1983....
Marguerite M. Fink
Mar 1, 2024
Marguerite M. Fink, 93, of Bethlehem, PA, passed away peacefully March 1, 2024, at Gracedale Nursing Home. Born in Bethlehem, May 23, 1930, she was the daughter of Carl and Elizabeth (Tunner) Fischer.
Marguerite will be remembered for a life well lived. Her passions were many. Her love of family, her skills in the kitchen, and the artistry of her quilting...
Jose F. Silvestre
Mar 1, 2024
Jose F. Silvestre, 87, of Bethlehem, PA passed away Friday March 1, 2024, at his home. He was born in Portugal the son of the late Joaquim and Maria Silvestre. He was the husband of Maria Do Carmo (Almeida) Silvestre. They were married for 62 years this past February 10th. Jose worked as a machine operator for the Vianini Pipe...
John F. Rzepiela
Feb 29, 2024
John “Bosco” F. Rzepiela, 91, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Thursday February 29, 2024, at his home. He was born in Bethlehem, the son of the late John and Sophie (Stackno) Rzepiela. He was the husband of Charlotte (Raub) Rzepiela and they celebrated 69 years of marriage on August 28th of last year. John worked in the 48inch mill...
Catherine J. Gerencser
Feb 29, 2024
Catherine “Tootie” J. Gerencser, 96, formerly of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at LifeQuest Nursing Center, Quakertown. She was the wife of the late Joseph R. Gerencser, who died March 1, 2007. Catherine was born in Bethlehem on November 27,1927, to the late Andrew and Veronica (Doddy) Spevak. She sewed garments at various Bethlehem factories. She also...
Elsie H. Weaver
Feb 28, 2024
Elsie H. Weaver, 95, of Bethlehem, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Moravian Village, in Bethlehem.
Born on April 29, 1928, in Catasauqua, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Cecilia (Fiedler) Hutter.
Elsie was a faithful member of Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church. She previously worked at Western Electric, Weight Watchers and Piercing Pagoda. She was...
Florence B. Bond
Feb 28, 2024
Florence B. Bond, 96, of Bethlehem died, Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest campus. Born in Petersville, PA she was the daughter of the late William and Mary Ann (Garger) Gilbert. She was married to the late William W. Bond, Sr.
Florence dedicated herself to raising her family and enjoying time with her grandsons. In her...
Sandra M. Fenstermacher
Feb 28, 2024
Sandra M. Fenstermacher, 83, of Bethlehem, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Arden Courts.
Born on November 17, 1940, in Fountain Hill, she was the daughter of the late Geza and Mary (Schwartz) Windisch.
Sandy was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Bethlehem. She enjoyed traveling with her late husband, Stanley, most especially she enjoyed the...
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