OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
Joseph Roseman
Dec 17, 2014
Joseph Roseman, 89, of Gilbertsville, PA, formerly of Bethlehem; died on Wednesday, December 17, 2014. He was born April 5, 1925 in Glens Falls, NY; son of the late, Jacob Feldman and Ida Roseman. He was the devoted husband of the late, Elizabeth “Ellie” Roseman who died in 2009. Joseph proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during World...
Ruben Brignoni
Dec 17, 2014
Ruben Brignoni, Sr., 72, of Freemansburg passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2014 in his home with his family by his side. Born April 16, 1942 in Manhattan, NY he was the son of the late Concepsa (Fanfan) Figueroa. He was married to Nancy (Coffin) Brignoni with whom he celebrated 33 years of marriage this past Ausgust 29th. Ruben worked as...
John W. Van Keuren
Dec 15, 2014
John W. Van Keuren, 88, of Bethlehem, Pa. passed Monday Dec.15, 2014, at his home. He was the son of the late Charles W. and Dorothy (Walbert) Van Keuren. Graduate of LHS & Lehigh Univ., Veteran of World War II., Member of the Masons., and Div Supt of the Blast Furnaces of Bethlehem Steel. Survivors: Wife, Barbara (Reese), Daughters, Jane...
John J. Kuruc
Dec 12, 2014
John J. Kuruc, 90, of Bethlehem passed away on Friday December 12, 2014 at St. Lukes Hospital in Bethlehem, Pa. He was born on May 13, 1924 in Bethlehem, son of the late Adam and Veronica (Mingora) Kuruc. He was the husband of the late Lorena (Holschwander) Kuruc. John was a police officer and detective for the City of Bethlehem...
Helen M. Zamadics
Dec 12, 2014
Helen M. Zamadics, 94, of Bethlehem, died peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2014 at Holy Family Manor. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Mary (Baraniak) Zebrowski. She was the loving wife of the late Eugene J. Zamadics who died in 2009. Helen worked in the garment industry for 50 years. She was a member...
Lucille Ann Fowler
Dec 12, 2014
Lucille Ann Fowler, 79, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2014; she was surrounded by her loving family. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Joseph G. and Margaret A. (Pecuch) Mraz. She was the loving wife of Glenn S. Fowler; they celebrated their 60th anniversary in April. Lucille devoted her life to her...
Genevieve A. Lanski
Dec 11, 2014
Genevieve A. Lanski, 74, of Northampton, died peacefully on Thursday, December 11, 2014; she was surrounded by her loving family. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Lucian and Rita (Andreoli) de Leon. She is survived by her companion of 40 years, Joseph Stupak. She was employed by K-mart where she was a Personnel Manager for many...
Madelyn M. Delker
Dec 11, 2014
Madelyn M. “Maggie” Delker, 74, of Bethlehem, died unexpectedly in her sleep on Thursday, December 11, 2014. She was born November 27, 1940, in Bethlehem; daughter of the late Vincent and Elizabeth (Balshi) Zahurak. Maggie is survived by her husband of over 45 years, Joseph F. Delker. Maggie was a graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School, class of 1958; and...
Andrea L. Posivak
Dec 10, 2014
Andrea L. Posivak, 67, of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, in the loving company of her family. Born in Stroudsburg, she was the daughter of the late, Charles and Felicia (Zarate) Makatura, and the loving wife of David T. Posivak; they were married 32 years. She was a parishioner of Notre Dame Catholic Church,...
Debra A. King
Dec 10, 2014
Debra A. King, 59, of Bethlehem Twp. died on Wednesday, December 10, 2014. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of Joseph Bartek of Bethlehem; and the late Theresa (Kovjanovic) Bartek. She was the devoted wife of Donald D. King; they were married 29 years this past February. Debra was employed by the BASD for the past 17 years and...
Betty Lou Delgrosso
Dec 9, 2014
In the early morning hours on Tuesday, December 9th, Betty Lou Conkling DelGrosso of South Bethlehem, peacefully transitioned to Heaven. She leaves behind her husband of 54 years, Anthony DelGrosso, their son David DelGrosso and wife, Lisa of Kunkletown; daughter, Michele Bryant and husband, Rodney of Austin, TX; son, John DelGrosso of Allentown; daughters, Toni Ann (Itsy) DelGrosso - Sweeney...
Timothy P. Cassidy
Dec 9, 2014
Timothy P. Cassidy, 63, of Bethlehem, died on Tuesday, December 09, 2014. He was born May 5, 1951; son of Helen R. (Knauss) Cassidy of Bethlehem and the late Robert J. Cassidy. Timothy was a 1969 graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School where he was a state champion wrestler and later graduated from Princeton University. Timothy began his career as...
Charles H. Schleppy
Dec 8, 2014
Charles Schleppy, 80, of Bethlehem, died on Monday, December 8, 2014. He was born April 20, 1934; the eldest of 10 children. Charles was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 46 years, Virginia M. “Jean” Schleppy. He proudly served in the US Navy during the Korean War. Charles worked as a construction foreman for many years. He was...
Mildred J. Seyfried
Dec 8, 2014
Mildred J. Seyfried, 80, of Bethlehem, died on Monday, December 08, 2014. She was born November 21, 1934; daughter of the late John W. and Alma (Deifenderfer) Seyfried. Mildred was cared for by her friends at Access Services and was a member of the Senior Adult Day Care Center at the YWCA. She will be dearly missed by her sisters,...
Rosemarie Brotzman
Dec 7, 2014
Rosemarie (Ronca) Brotzman, 64, of Allentown, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2014 with her family by her side at Cedarbrook Nursing home in Fountain Hill, due to complications from MS. Born August 6, 1950 in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Rose “Tootsie” (Messina) and Lewis Ronca. Rosemarie will be lovingly remembered by her son, Michael Ditalia and...
Peter O. Dugan
Dec 7, 2014
Peter O. Dugan, 54, of Bethlehem, died on Sunday, December 7, 2014. He was born November 28, 1960; son of the late Edward M. and Anna R. (Sabota) Dugan. He is survived by his devoted wife of 15 years, Kathleen P. Dugan. Peter was a graduate of Bloomsburg University. He worked inside sales for Valley Industrial Rubber for 25 years....
Marvin James Richter
Dec 7, 2014
Marvin James Richter, born on September 22, 1947 in Shawano, WI went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 7, 2014 at his home in Bethlehem, PA. Marvin graduated from Shawano High School in 1965 before continuing his education and graduating from North Central University in Minneapolis, MN in 1969 and 1970. Marvin continued his education with...
Eugene E. Wysocki
Dec 5, 2014
Eugene E. Wysocki, 70, of Bethlehem Township passed away Friday, December 5, 2014 at St. Lukes Hospital Anderson Campus. Born in Allentown he was the son of the late Dorothy (Boyer) and William Wysocki. He was married to Shirley A. Wysocki for 21 years. Eugene worked for PP&L, Ran Printing Press and Walmart on 248 in the hunting department. He...
Edward A. Weiss
Dec 4, 2014
Edward A. Weiss Jr., 93, of Bethlehem passed away early Thursday evening at Kirkland Village. He was born in Allentown, Pa., son of the late Edward and Minnie Weiss of Greenawalds, Pa. Edward was a graduate of South Whitehall High School Class of 1939, and served in the US Army during WW II, stationed in New Caledonia, Okinawa, and Korea,...
Michael O. Beahm
Dec 2, 2014
Michael O. Beahm Sr., 60, of Bethlehem died on Tuesday December 2, 2014 at St. Lukes Hospital in Bethlehem. He was born on February 19, 1954 in Bethlehem, son of the late James and Jean (Conrad) Beahm. Michael worked as a sanitation worker and also as a landscaper before he retired. He served his country in the US Marines from...