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Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
Maria S. Sousa
Jan 23, 2024
Maria S. “Silva” Sousa, 92, of Bethlehem passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024 in South Carolina. She was the wife of the late Adelino T. Sousa who died in 2021. Maria was born in Vale de Cambra, Portugal on December 17,1931 to the late Antonio Augusto Soares and Felismina (Fernandes) daSilva. In Portugal, she embraced the roles of housewife, nurse,...
Marilyn V. Whiteley
Jan 20, 2024
Marilyn V. Whiteley, 93, formerly of Hellertown passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Kirkland Village, Bethlehem. She was the beloved wife of Roger L. Whiteley. Marilyn was born in Trenton, NJ on December 11, 1930 to the late Seymour L. and Mary E. (Arnold) Van Orden. Marilyn was a 1947 graduate of Morrisville High School and a 1949 graduate...
Larry Leroy Geiger, Sr.
Jan 19, 2024
Larry Leroy Geiger, Sr., 79, of Lake Ariel, formerly of Bethlehem, died on January 19, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born in Allentown on July 29, 1944, the son of the late Elwood L. Geiger and Miriam Diebert. Larry is survived by his wife of 47 years, Debra D. (Morgan) Geiger.
Larry will be remembered as a...
Viola Marie Klegarth
Jan 19, 2024
Viola Marie Klegarth, passed away on January 19, 2024, just a little more than three months shy of her 100th birthday. She was a resident at Phoebe Nursing Home in Allentown.
Viola was born on April 30,1924, in Allentown, PA, to parents Gioachino ”Jack” and Julia (Terani) Bernabucci. She was predeceased by her brothers, William and Baron, and sisters, Margaret, Jean,...
Therese R. Seaman
Jan 18, 2024
Therese R. Seaman, 100, formerly of Hellertown passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth. She was the wife of the late Robert “Bob” Seaman who died June 27, 2017. Therese was born in Bethlehem on January 8, 1924 and was the daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Bennick) Silvoy.
A graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High...
Anthony John Sabia, Jr.
Jan 16, 2024
Anthony John “Tony” Sabia, 78, of Bethlehem, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Muhlenburg.
Born on June 20, 1945, in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Anthony J Sabia, Sr. and Concetta (Barresi) Sabia. Preceding Tony in death were his son, Robert B Sabia and sister Frances Conaway.
He will be lovingly remembered...
Amelia L. Mikitka
Jan 15, 2024
Amelia “Millie” Mikitka, 95, of Bethlehem, PA, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 15th, 2024, at Fellowship Manor in Whitehall.
Born on March 1st, 1928, in Bath, PA, she was the daughter of the late George and Valeria (Janas) Klusko. She graduated from Nazareth High School in 1946. After her graduation, she received her beautician license and worked...
Walter & Helen (Zimny) Margie
Jan 15, 2024
The family of Helen and Dr. Walter Margie are sad to announce the death of Helen (96) on December 9th, 2023 and Walter (100) on January 15th, 2024. Walter and Helen met when Walter was an intern at St. Luke’s Hospital. They would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary later this year.
Helen was born in Bethlehem. She attended Liberty High...
Vivien Leister Steele
Jan 14, 2024
Vivien Leister Steele, 77, of Bethlehem, left this world on January 14, while her twin sister held her hand. She had spent the previous 24 hours in hospice care at LVH-Muhlenberg after a sudden decline in her battle with breast cancer.
Named after Vivien Leigh, “Vivy” had an insatiable enthusiasm for life and adventure, surpassed only by her kindness toward others....
Rashad Quadir Madyun
Jan 14, 2024
Rashad Quadir Madyun, a beacon of wisdom and intelligence, passed away on January 14, 2024, at the age of 74. Born on June 29, 1949, in East Orange, NJ, Rashad's life was a testament to his analytical mind and his commitment to education and service. He was the second son of the late James and Maxine Chambers.
Rashad served in the...
Emmeline L. Dimmick
Jan 14, 2024
Emmeline Ungurian Lewis Dimmick, 95, of Bethlehem passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024 while at home in her residence at Moravian Village. Born on January 16, 1928 in Hellertown and raised in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Helen (Buda) and Emil M. Ungurian. She was the loving wife of the late Dr. W. Deming Lewis, former President...
Vincent W. Lee
Jan 14, 2024
Vincent W. Lee, Sr., 84, of Bethlehem died Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg campus. Born June 27th 1939 in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Evelyn (Nixon) and Tomis Constantine Vlamis. Vincent was preceded in death by his brother Tomis Vlamis. He was married to the late Adelia Antoinette (Cruche) Lee.
Vincent proudly served his country...
Diane R. Greger
Jan 12, 2024
Diane R. Greger, 66, of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospice House. Born on March 3, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy (Brunner) and Paul Bistritz. She was the loving wife of Jeffrey L. Greger.
Diane was a registered nurse and cared for the residents at Cedarbrook Senior Care for many years....
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...
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