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Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
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...
Joseph R. Haas
Dec 22, 2023
Joseph R. Haas, 86, of Bethlehem passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023. Born on August 17, 1937, the son of the late Cecilia (Graf) and Joseph J. Haas, Jr. He was the loving husband of Roberta R. (Burkit) Haas.
Joseph proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy. Before enjoying retirement, Joseph worked at Western Electric/AT&T...
Carmen Lydia Rodriguez
Dec 20, 2023
Surrounded by her loving family, Carmen Lydia Rodriguez, 89, passed away on December 20, 2023, at her Bethlehem Twp. home. She was the wife of the late Juan “Nalin” M. Rodriguez who died February 21, 2017. Carmen was born in Corozal, Puerto Rico on April 26, 1934, to the late Juan and Anicasia (Rivera) Trinidad. After moving to Bethlehem, she...
Michael A. Smith
Dec 20, 2023
Michael A. Smith, 65, of Bethlehem passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Quakertown Center. He was born in Fountain Hill on June 22, 1958, to the late Frederick R., Sr. and Irene P. (Divok) Smith. Mike worked as a Truck Driver for Casilio Concrete, Bethlehem for 10 years until his illness. He was a Honorary Life Member of...
Stella Gonda
Dec 18, 2023
Stella Gonda, 101…and a half, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023. She was born May 20, 1922, in Bethlehem, PA, the daughter of the late Carl and Erma Kosman. She was the devoted wife of 65 years to the late Joseph Gonda.
Stella was a loyal, hardworking, sassy, and sociable woman. She enjoyed playing bingo, going out to eat, and...
Everett Delroy Fredericks
Dec 17, 2023
Everett/Delroy Fredericks, passed away on December 17, 2023, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, just eight days shy of his 62nd birthday. Born on Christmas Day in 1961, in Easton, Pennsylvania, Everett/Delroy was a beacon of kindness and joy to all who knew him.
Everett/Delroy was a proud graduate of Easton High School. He was passionate about working with the Lifepath Workshop, where he...
Josephine D. Benny
Dec 16, 2023
Josephine D. (Perioli) Benny, who celebrated her 99th birthday a week before, passed peacefully in her sleep into the arms of our Lord on December 16th, 2023.
Josephine is survived by three grandsons, four great granddaughters, six nieces, three nephews, and two wonderful long-time friends and their families.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Mario (Morris) J. Benny, her son...
Orlando A. Aso
Dec 15, 2023
Orlando A. Aso, Sr., MD, 86, of Bethlehem Township, died Friday, December 15, 2023 in his home. Born in Lazi, Siquijor, Philippines he was the son of the late Mariano and Ignacia (Anoos) Aso. He was married to Linda (Balagon) Aso for 31 years until her death on August 9, 2002.
Orlando went to medical school at the University of...
James J. Fischer
Dec 14, 2023
James J. “Jim” Fischer, 72, of Bethlehem, formerly of Mt. Lebanon, PA passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023.
Born on August 14, 1951, in Bethlehem, he was the son of Donald and Elizabeth Fischer.
A graduate of Liberty High School and Robert Morris College, Jim served in the Navy and upon being honorably discharged, worked for Mac Trucks and the U.S....
Lamar C. Mertz, Sr.
Dec 14, 2023
LaMar C. Mertz, Sr., 91, of Bethlehem passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023. Born in Weissport, PA on March 22, 1932, he was the son of the late Ruth (German) and Clinton Mertz. He was the loving husband of the late Althea (Berger) Mertz.
LaMar loved sports, especially the New York Yankees. He spent time in training camp with...
Lennart E. Swenson
Dec 13, 2023
Lennart E. Swenson, 72, of Bethlehem passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Born on January 22, 1951 raised in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Betty I. (Newhard) and Kaj Swenson.
Lennart spent his career traveling the country working as an iron worker.
Services will be held privately.
William Michael Koons, Sr.
Dec 13, 2023
William Michael Koons, Sr., 88, of Bethlehem, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at St. Luke’s Ft. Hill.
Born on April 19, 1935, in Kingston, PA, he was the son of the late Fred A. and Loretta (Mulhern) Koons.
Bill graduated from Liberty High School. Following high school, he joined the military and served our country in the United States Army....
Theresa Rose D'Emilio
Dec 12, 2023
Theresa Rose D’Emilio, 84, of Allentown passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. Born on March 1, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Mary (Pilzer) and James McGee. She was the loving wife of Patrick J. D’Emilio, with whom she shared 43 years of marriage.
Theresa was a manager at AMPM mini market for many years. She enjoyed...
Paula Jane Willey
Dec 11, 2023
Paula Jane (Brown) Willey, 59, of The Lehigh Valley, passed away Monday, December 11, 2023. In the time leading up to her passing, she was surrounded by family and loved ones. Paula was born in Forest Gate, England on June 13, 1964 to the late Tony and Pauline (Robey) Brown. She spent the early part of her life in England...
Judy C. Baab/Smale
Dec 11, 2023
Judy C. Baab/Smale (Davis), 83, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Monday December 11, 2023. She was born in Bethlehem, to the daughter of the late Harold and Irene (Richards) Davis. She was the wife of the late Richard Smale and Thomas Baab Sr. She was preceded in death by her son, Danny Baab.
Judy graduated from Liberty High School in...
Dolores M. Pavkovic
Dec 10, 2023
Dolores M. Pavkovic, 91, of Bethlehem, PA passed away peacefully on Sunday December 10, 2023 at home. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late John L. Kohlmier and Barbara E. Downey. She was the wife of the late Joseph P. Pavkovic. Dolores was a homemaker, devoted wife, and mother to five daughters: Barbara Lefan (Kerry), Theresa Takach...
William R. Shunk, Jr.
Dec 6, 2023
William R. Shunk, Jr., 90, of Bethlehem, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at his residence. He was the husband of Shirley I. (Feltault) Shunk. Bill was born in Bethlehem on July 3, 1933 to the late William, Sr. and Helen (Doncsecz) Shunk. He served our country in the United States Army Reserve Corp as 1st Lieutenant. Bill worked for...
Robert R. Ridgick
Dec 4, 2023
Robert R. “Bob” Ridgick, 76, of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023, at St. Luke’s Anderson Campus.
Born on April 30, 1947, in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Thomas and Mary E. (Dougherty) Ridgick.
Bob served our country in the United States Army and is a Vietnam War veteran. After being discharged from the Army, he went...
Alice Ann Stebelski
Dec 4, 2023
Alice Ann Stebelski, 74, of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023.
Born on October 30, 1949, in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Sobota) Stebelski.
Alice graduated high school from St. Francis Academy in 1967 and went on to earn her associate degree in nursing from Sacred Heart School of Nursing. She worked at Lehigh...
Ronald C. Haas
Nov 30, 2023
Ronald C. “Ron” Haas, 74, of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospice House.
Born on April 14, 1949, in Shamokin, he was the son of the late Beverly DiSanto.
Ron graduated from Shamokin Area High School and earned his bachelor’s degree from West Chester University. He was an instrumental teacher for the Bethlehem Area School District—where...
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