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Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
Pearl O. Kiniuk
Jan 12, 2024
Pearl O. Kiniuk, 89, of Hellertown, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024.
Born on January 14, 1934, she was the daughter of the late William and Pearl (Beldyk) Kiniuk.
Pearl was the youngest of the ten children and as they got older, she was their caregiver which she enjoyed. Pearl loved to cook and entertain; she was a tremendous host, and...
Anita Memet
Jan 11, 2024
Anita Memet, 94, of Bethlehem, PA, went home to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 11, 2024 peacefully, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Chicago, Ill, to Anne and Felix Kirschling, she moved to NYC to start a family with her husband of 55 years, Vince (predeceased) with whom she traveled to all 50 states and over 130...
Ana Rosa Nieves Reyes
Jan 10, 2024
Ana Rosa Nieves Reyes, 84, of Bethlehem, formerly of New York passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at her residence. She was born in San Juan Puerto Rico, on July 15, 1939, to the late Santiago Nieves and Rosa Reyes.
Survivors: children: Diana Mercado, Ana Rosa Ceballo, David Nieves, Jacqueline Rivera, Bernadette Rivera; 14 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren. Predeceased by...
Roseann Litkauch
Jan 9, 2024
Roseann Litkauch, 83, of Bethlehem, passed away on January 09, 2024, at Cedarbrook Nursing Home in Fountain Hill. Roseann was born on October 11, 1940, to the late Louis and Ethel (Lang) Litkauch.
Roseann is survived by her nephew, Donald and niece, Deborah, as well as a brother, Louis Litkauch, Jr.
Roseann was preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Leibensperger and...
Julie A. Denofa
Jan 8, 2024
Julie A. Denofa, 73, of Bethlehem, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024. Juile was born in Fountain Hill on July 27, 1950 to the late Joseph and Helen (Czor) Mosko. She was the loving wife of James T. Denofa.
Julie was a 1969 graduate from Freedom High School. A devout Catholic, she was a member of St. Ursula Catholic Church, Fountain...
Russell K. "Skip" Fegely
Jan 6, 2024
Russell “Skip” Fegely, 88, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2024, at Milford Regional Hospital in Milford, MA.
Skip was born April 7, 1935 in Reading, PA, the only child of the late Russell and Violet Fegely (Marks). He graduated from Reading High School in 1953 and earned an athletic scholarship to Moravian College (now Moravian University) for basketball...
Elizabeth Frances Blair
Jan 6, 2024
E. Frances “Fran” Blair, 80, of Bethlehem, passed away on January 6, 2024. She was the wife of the late Thomas J.W. Blair, Jr. Fran was born in Bethlehem on December 6,1943. Fran graduated from Liberty High School in 1961 and worked for Guardian Life Insurance. Over the years she, and her late husband traveled extensively in 42 of the...
Clyde Frederick Long
Jan 5, 2024
Clyde Frederick Long, age 84, of Allentown, PA passed away on January 5, 2024. He was born on May 2, 1939, in Sellersville PA. The youngest of six children, preceded in death by Joseph N. Long & Myrtle Agnes (Frederick)Long. Siblings Edna, Ella, Pauline, Joseph W & surviving sister Sevilla (Tootsie). He graduated from Liberty High class of 1957. Employed...
Donald G. Eckhart
Jan 4, 2024
Donald G. Eckhart, 63, of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at St. Luke’s Anderson campus.
Born on, January 23, 1960, in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Charles and Frances (Kramer) Eckhart.
Donald graduated from Freedom High School. He was a laborer for Chrin Brothers Inc., for 28 years. Donald was always willing to lend a helping...
James T. Parham, Sr.
Jan 2, 2024
James T. Parham, Sr., 74, of Bethlehem passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Born on July 11, 1949, the son of the late Percy Parker and Helen Parham. He was the loving husband of the late Phyllis Cronin-Parham.
James proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps, earning a few Purple Hearts for his bravery...
Hakeemah Qumar Blanch
Jan 1, 2024
Hakeemah Qumar Blanch, 38, of Bethlehem Twp., passed away Monday, January 1, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg. She was born in Orange, NJ on April 6, 1985 to the late Judith Ann Blanch. Hakeemah was a member of the Access Services Community; there she enjoyed music, food, drums, dancing, and especially the Access staff.
Survivors: in addition to her Access...
Helen G. Davies
Dec 31, 2023
Helen G. Davies, 95 of Hellertown passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023. She was born on March 27, 1928 in Bethlehem, to the late Peter and Ida (Baller) Nagy. She was the wife of the late Donald Davies who died in 1972.
Helen worked in the cafeteria as a baker for the Saucon Valley School District for over 25 years....
Wiliam Timothy Barnett
Dec 31, 2023
William “Bill” T. Barnett of Bethlehem died December 31, 2023. William was born in Bethlehem, PA, the second of seven children, born to Timothy and Emily (Mullen) Barnett. He graduated from the former Bethlehem Business School where he completed the accounting/finance program.
He was an auditor/accountant for the Philadelphia, Bethlehem and New England Railroad (PB&NE), a subsidiary of the former Bethlehem...
Manuel Ruiz, Jr.
Dec 31, 2023
Manuel Ruiz, Jr., 87, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023.
Born on June 15, 1936, in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Manuel Ruiz, Sr. and Mary Helen (Ladick) Ruiz.
Manuel proudly served our country in the United States Air Force. He enjoyed watching sports and doing word search puzzles.
In addition to his parents, he...
Agustin Santa
Dec 30, 2023
Agustin “Gus” Santa, 57, of Wilkes Barre, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, surrounded by family and loved ones.
Born on July 30, 1966, in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Ludin Santa.
Agustin “Gus” Santa was a proud Navy Veteran who served from 1984-1988. He received the status of Petty Officer 2nd Class before his honorable...
Michael G. Novrosky
Dec 29, 2023
Michael G. Novrosky, 75, of Bethlehem, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 29, 2023.
Born on May 1, 1948, in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Mary A. (Kilpatrick) Novrosky.
Michael graduated from Liberty High School. He was a proud Marine veteran and served our country in Vietnam. Mike was a police officer for the Bethlehem Police Department...
Charles E. Kovacs
Dec 26, 2023
Charles E. Kovacs, 76, of Bethlehem, passed away on December 26, 2023. He was born on September 27, 1947, in Bethlehem to the late Frank and Helen (Toth) Kovacs.
Charles will be lovingly remembered as a kind, simple, and patient man. He had a great passion for sports, especially baseball. Charles attended as many sporting events as he was able, and...
Richard Trapp, Sr.
Dec 24, 2023
Richard Trapp Sr., 81, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Sunday December 24, 2023, at his home. He was born in New York, NY, the son of the late William and Mary (Schaller) Trapp. He was the husband of Berlina (Abunda) Trapp. They were married for 13 years this past October 23rd. Richard served his country in the US Navy...
John Patrick Petraglia, Sr.
Dec 23, 2023
John Patrick Petraglia, Sr., formerly of Bethlehem, PA died on Saturday, December 23, 2023, just 7 days short of his 95th birthday at Spring Arbor Assisted Living in Greensboro, NC. Born on December 30, 1928 in Nazareth, PA, he was the son of the late Pietro and Maria Petraglia. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Check Petraglia...
Judy Ann Kane
Dec 23, 2023
Judy Ann (Mertz) Kane, 68, of Lehighton, passed away peacefully at home on, December 23, 2023, surrounded by her family. After living the gift of a 2012 double lung transplant to the fullest, she showed her characteristic strength and courage through the final days of her two-year battle with organ transplant rejection.
Born on December 14, 1955, in Lehighton, she was...
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