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Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
Janet Elizabeth Bryson
Jan 4, 2025
Janet E. Bryson, 84, of Springfield, PA passed away on January 4, 2025.
Janet was the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Keating, born in Queens, NY. She graduated from Bayside High School and earned a teaching certificate and paralegal certificate. Janet was a nurturing Montessori school teacher, then later enjoyed working as a paralegal.
Janet loved spending time with her...
Francis Kashalonis
Jan 3, 2025
Francis Kashalonis, 81, of Allentown, PA passed away on Friday January 3, 2025, at St. Lukes Hospital-Allentown Campus. He was born in Shenandoah, PA, the son of the late Francis and Julia (Warhola) Kashalonis. Francis worked in the clerical department for the office of Vocational Rehabilitation in Allentown, PA. Francis was an avid reader, enjoyed picnics and going to antique...
Lester O. Clore
Jan 3, 2025
Lester O. Clore, 82, of Bethlehem Township passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025. Born on November 3, 1942, he was the son of the late Lester Clore and Helen (Wickham) Poplasky and her husband, Edward Poplasky. He was the Loving husband of the late Rosalyn (Hernandez) Clore.
Lester proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army...
Susan Johannes-Krauss
Jan 1, 2025
Susan C. Johannes-Krauss, 78, of Bethlehem passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Born on July 5, 1946 in Spring City, PA, she was the daughter of the late Helen M. (Green) and Robert B. Buckwalter. She was the loving wife of Roger A. Krauss.
Susan enjoyed an active lifestyle. She enjoyed cooking, casino trips, crafting, reading mystery novels, animals and...
Bruce Owen Kelly
Dec 31, 2024
Bruce Owen Kelly, 85, of Allentown, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest Campus. He was the husband of Margaret (Wagner) Kelly. Born on March 9, 1939, in Allentown, he was the son of the late Owen J. and Julia (Hacker) Kelly.
Bruce was a sales rep for Bell Howell and a process analyst for...
Daniel Santiago
Dec 30, 2024
Daniel Santiago, 91, of Tamarac, FL, formerly of Bethlehem passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024. Born on June 3, 1933 in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Lorenza Serrano de Santiago and Pablo Santiago Avitas. He was the loving husband of Carmen M. Calvo and the late Florentina (Quinones) Santiago.
Daniel dedicated many years of his...
Jesse James Rutt
Dec 30, 2024
Jesse James Rutt, 41, of Walnutport, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 30, 2024.
Born on February 24, 1983, he was the son of Jeffrey Scott and Elaine M. (Koons) Rutt.
Jesse was a lover of animals, nature, and children-he loved spending time with his nieces and nephews. He also enjoyed watching the Philadelphia Phillies and listening to rock music with his...
Mary Posukonis
Dec 30, 2024
Mary Posukonis, 94, of Upper Nazareth Twp, formerly of Spruce St., Hellertown, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024 at Gracedale. She was the wife of the late Anthony Posukonis. Mary was born in Wilkes-Barre on November 13, 1930 to the late Leon and Mary (Drugotch) Gawlick. She worked at Forte Neckwear Company in Bethlehem but found her true calling...
Linda Rezende Marques
Dec 30, 2024
Linda Rezende Marques, 75, of Bethlehem passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024 at St. Luke's Anderson Campus. She was the wife of Manuel S. Marques. Linda was born in Fountain Hill on September 27, 1949 to the late Arlindo A. and Julia A. (Amaral) Rezende. Linda devoted her life to education, earning a Master's Degree from Lehigh University. She...
Jeffrey Scott Rutt
Dec 29, 2024
Jeffrey Scott Rutt, 68, of Walnutport, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital Carbon Campus.
Born on March 25, 1956, in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Ronald Rutt and Bernice (Frey) Bowman.
Jeff enjoyed building WWII tanks and airplane models. He had an exceptional train collection as well in his younger years. Jeff was a...
Rudolph C. Kardos, Jr.
Dec 28, 2024
Rudy C. Kardos Jr., 78, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones, on December 28th at 3:43 pm at Muhlenberg Hospital. Born on April 5th, 1946, in Bethlehem, PA, he was the son of the late Rudy C. and Helen (Gecsek) Kardos. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Maxine A. (Bialek) Kardos.
Rudy was a dedicated...
William Venanzi
Dec 28, 2024
William F. "Bill" Venanzi, 96, of Bethlehem passed away on December 28, 2024 at his home at Lutheran Manor where he resided for the past 24 years. He was born on January 2, 1928 to the late William and Mamie (Bosi) Venanzi.
Bill proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy for 2 years. He...
Joseph Deltito
Dec 22, 2024
Joseph A. Deltito, 73, of Nazareth, PA, formerly of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Sunday December 22, 2024, at the Gracedale Nursing Home in Nazareth. He was born in Bethlehem, the son of the late Benjamin and Dorothy (Zaremba) Deltito. Joe enjoyed playing baseball, bowling, and riding the bumper cars. He loved to travel, especially going to the beach, Disney...
Aldira Tavares
Dec 22, 2024
Aldira Tavares, 100, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024. Born on November 6, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Maria (DaSilva) and Antonio Silva. She was the loving wife of the late Goncalo Tavares.
Aldira's life revolved around her family. The care and love for her family was endless. She enjoyed music, playing the...
Elizabeth Byrd
Dec 21, 2024
Elizabeth M. Byrd, 96, of Philadelphia, died on December 21, 2024. She was born in Bethlehem, PA on May 5, 1928, daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Starosky) Butishon. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Zola L. Byrd, Jr.
Betty will be dearly missed by her son, Joseph S. Byrd, and two granddaughters and great granddaughter.
After graduating from...
Alfred E. Antoccia
Dec 20, 2024
Alfred E. Antoccia,76, of Bethlehem passed on December 20, 2024. He was born on February 11, 1948, in Fountain Hill, the son of the late Edward and Antoinette (Tarola) Antoccia. Al was a graduate of Liberty High School and served in the US Army. He was a dedicated professional who served as a Receiving Supervisor for Bosch Rexroth, a role...
Quintan "Quint" F. Stair
Dec 19, 2024
Quintan "Quint" F. Stair, 59, of Hanover Twp. passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 19, 2024. He was born in Allentown on January 22, 1965 to Constance (Walizer) Stair of Hanover Twp. and the late Frederick C. Stair, Sr. Quint was a salesman for Mac Tools, where he dedicated many years to providing exceptional service. His charismatic nature made a...
Fernando Joao
Dec 16, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Fernando Joao, age 79, of Nazareth, PA. He passed away in his home on December 16, 2024. Born in Cerejeiras Penela, Portugal on November 5, 1945, Fernando was the beloved husband of Maria Joao for over 55 years, and a loving father to Isabel and son-in-law Carlos. He was...
Lawrence King
Dec 13, 2024
Lawrence King, 83, of Tower City, PA, and most recently of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024 at Bethlehem Manor.
Born on June 16, 1941, in East Orange, NJ, he was the son of the late Richard King and Dorothy Sterling, as well as late stepfather Alex Stirling.
Lawrence served in the National Guard Reserves and earned a bachelor's degree...
Ethel J. Bednarchek
Dec 11, 2024
Ethel J. Bednarchek, 98, of Macungie, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Born on March 8, 1926, in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Asher Lewis and Florence (Remaly) Benner.
Ethel was a faithful member of St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church, Bethlehem.
Ethel will be dearly missed by her three children, Joanne P. (William) Larish, Janet (Francis) Ondrejca, and...
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