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Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
Isabella M. Zavar
Nov 24, 2014
Isabella M. Zavar, 88, died Monday, November 24, 2014, one year to the day that her late husband of 63 years, Joseph E. Zavar, passed. She was born in Bethlehem on December 20, 1925; son of the late Louis Bambu, Sr. and Margaret (Kiss) Bambu. Isabella worked as a cashier at Bethlehem Catholic High School for 19 years. She was...
Anne K. Bambu
Nov 23, 2014
Anne K. Bambu, 102, died on Sunday, November 23, 2014 at Holy Family Manor. She was born November 7, 1912; daughter of the late Louis and Mary C. (Karp) Karpowich. Anne was preceded in death by her husband, Emery Bambu in 1950. Anne was both a volunteer and employee of Ss. Simon and Jude Catholic Church for many years. At...
John J. Horninger
Nov 19, 2014
John J. Horninger, Jr., 76, of Bethlehem, PA, died Wednesday, November 19, 2014, at St. Luke's Hospital Fountain Hill. He was born in Bethlehem, the son of the late John J. Horninger, Sr. and Anna C. (Henn) Horninger. He was the loving husband of 54 years, to Jeannette M. (Gackenbach) Horninger. John worked for the Bethlehem Steel Corp. for 43...
Victoria Pillar
Nov 17, 2014
Victoria Pillar, 91, of Bethlehem, died on Monday, November 17, 2014 at Kirkland Village. She was born in New Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of the late Anthony and Anna Shelesky. She was the loving wife of the late, Martin A. Pillar, Jr. They were married 64 years before his death in 2011. Victoria dedicated her life to her family and...
Irma J. Murillo
Nov 16, 2014
Irma J. Murillo, 78, of Palmerton, passed away peacefully at Hospice House of St. Lukes in Bethlehem on Sunday, November 16, 2014. She was born June 10, 1936 in Aguascalientes, Mexico; daughter of the late, Manuel Rios and Josephine Juarez Sanchez. Irma was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, Jose Murillo. Irma was a graduate of Jose...
Margaret G. Bolcar
Nov 15, 2014
Margaret G. Bolcar, 88, of Bethlehem passed away Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem surrounded by her family. Born August 26, 1926 in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Susanna (Yenchick) and Martin A. Mish. She was married to Vincent P. Bolcar for 47 years until his death on October 25, 2009. Margaret worked...
Georgine Catherine Finn
Nov 15, 2014
Georgine Catherine Finn, 84, of Bethlehem Township passed away Saturday, November 15, 2014 at The Hospice House of the VNA of St. Lukes. Born June 16, 1930 in Sheppton, PA she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth (Konschnik) and Arthur Lorah. She was predeceased by her husband, David R. Finn. Georgine worked as a waitress at the Bethlehem Steel...
Anna Labar
Nov 12, 2014
Anna (Domyan) LaBar, 89, of Bethlehem, passed away November 12, 2014 at St. Lukes Hospital in Bethlehem. Born April 21, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Annie (Nemeth) and Charles Domyan. She was married to Frank LaBar for 62 years until his death on May 4, 2007. Anna dedicated her life to caring for her family. She and...
Mary R. Steixner
Nov 11, 2014
Mary R. Steixner, 94 of Bethlehem; died on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at the Hospice House of St. Lukes. She was born January 27, 1920; daughter of the late George and Rose Mary Mazsa. Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, John L. Steixner. She attended Liberty High School and was a parishioner of St. John...
John R. Rekos
Nov 9, 2014
John R. Rekos, 91, of Bethlehem, died peacefully on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at his sons house in West Chester, Pa with family at his side. Born in Lansford, PA, he was the son of the late John J. and Veronica (Tokar) Rekos. He was the devoted husband of Margaret E. (Miller) Rekos; they were high school sweethearts and married...
Josephine Marie Kern
Nov 9, 2014
Josephine Marie Kern, 97, passed peacefully at Hospice House of St. Lukes on Sunday, November 9, 2014. She will be dearly missed by her daughter, Cynthia Davis; her grandchildren, Kim Donatelli and her husband, Andy; Rick Davis and his wife, Michele and four great grandchildren, Cole and Lex Donatelli and Sarah and Allison Davis. A graveside ceremony will be held...
Mary M. Piechota
Nov 9, 2014
Mary M. Piechota, 87, of Bethlehem, died on Sunday, November 09, 2014 at St. Lukes Hospital. She was born December 14, 1926 in Wilkes-Barre, PA; daughter of the late Frank and Margaret (Hudak) Michaels. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley F. Piechota. They were married January 31, 1948 at Sacred Heart Church in Wilkes-Barre. Mary worked for...
Patrick J. Skelly
Nov 6, 2014
Patrick J. Skelly, “Uncle Pat”, 83, of Bethlehem, died on Thursday, November 06, 2014 at his residence. He was born in Bethlehem; son of the late, John and Grace (Ward) Skelly. He was the loving husband of 58 years to Irene (Gecsek) Skelly. Pat drove a coal truck for his uncle Bernie after which he drove for Modern Transfer Co....
Nancy M. Diconcetto
Nov 5, 2014
Nancy M. DiConcetto, 93, of Bethlehem passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at Westminster Village in Allentown. She was born on October 15, 1921 in Bethlehem, daughter of the late Antonio and Angeline Covino. She was the wife of the late Primo A. DiConcetto. Nancy was a homemaker, seamstress, and receptionist at her son, Dr. Joseph DiConcettos office. She...
Frank Louis Miholics
Nov 4, 2014
Frank Louis Miholics, 73, of Bethlehem, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 in his home. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Mary (Kovacs) and Frank Miholics. He was married to Rosemarie (Leonard) Miholics. Frank worked for Sure Fit, Inc. in Bethlehem for over 30 years retiring as a Production Manager. He was a past member...
Jean A. Davis
Nov 3, 2014
Jean A. Davis, 86, of Bethlehem, died on Monday, November 3, 2014 at St. Lukes Hospital. She was born in Shenandoah, PA, the daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Leitzel) Davis. Jean worked for Bethlehem Steel as a secretary. She was a member of Emmanuel ECC. Jean will be lovingly remembered by her brother, William Davis and his wife,...
Susan M. Ripple
Nov 2, 2014
Susan M. Ripple, 64, of Bethlehem, died at home on Sunday, November 2, 2014. She was born June 14, 1950 in Allentown; daughter of the late, Frank and Laura (Celeste) Maderic. Susan was preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Gary A. Ripple. Susan worked as a teacher aide for the Bethlehem Area School District, primarily serving and...
Graciela Trinidad
Oct 30, 2014
Graciela Trinidad, 89, of Bethlehem, died on Thursday, October 30, 2014. She was born in Puerto Rico, the daughter of the late Luciano and Elivia (Rivera) Maldonado. She was the loving wife of 65 years to the late Amado Trinidad. Graciela worked for the former Brokron Manufacturing Co. as a sewing machine operator for 33 years. She was a parishioner...
Marta Matas
Oct 30, 2014
Marta Matas, 83, of Bethlehem, died on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at Holy Family Manor. She was born in Cuba, the daughter of the late Lorenzo and Alejandrina (Osle) E. Campos. She was the loving wife of the late Francis “Frank” Matas. In Cuba, Marta was a manicurist and participated in a dance troupe. Marta became a U.S. Citizen in...
Stella Guditus
Oct 29, 2014
Stella Guditus, 90, of Allentown, died on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at Fellowship Terrace in Whitehall. She was born in Maizeville, PA; daughter of the late Michael and Anne (Fedosh) Gumrot. She was the devoted wife of the late Charles W. Guditus who died earlier this year; they were married 65 years. She devoted her life to her family and...
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