OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
Anna R. Labdik
Jun 29, 2023
Anna Rose (Yost) Labdik, 91, of Bethlehem, PA passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 29, 2023.Born on October 30, 1931, in Coplay, PA, she was the daughter of the late Julius and Hermina (Petrasovis) Yost.She was a member of the Incarnation of Our Lord Catholic Church where she sang with the choir enjoying her love of music. Anna was also...
Evaline R. Deutsch
Jun 29, 2023
Evaline Ruth Deutsch, 93, of Palmer Township died peacefully on June 29, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Adolph and Helen (Franz) Neubauer. Evaline was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. and graduated from Allegheny High School. After high school she met her future husband, Rudolph, to whom she had been married for 67 years. Evaline was devoted to her...
Loretta A. Arias
Jun 24, 2023
Loretta A. Arias, 79, of Upper Nazaerth Twp., passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Gracedale. She was the daughter of the late Antoni and Anita (Yascuk) Arias. Loretta was a member of Holy Infancy Roman Catholic Church, Bethlehem. Survivors: Niece & Nephew. Predeceased in death by a sister: Aurora Linda Weaver who died January 6, 2022. Service: Family and...
Frank Michael Guydan
Jun 23, 2023
Frank Michael Guydan, a gentle soul, fell asleep in the Lord and left his home on June 23, 2023 to join his Parents, FrankPeter and Susan, Sister Patricia, Brother-in-Law Raymond, his Aunt Katherine, and other departed family members. He is survived by his Wife Michele, Brother-in-Law Michael, two Aunts, Nieces/Nephews, and Cousins. Born and raised in Monongahela, PA, he graduated...
Antonia F. Kintzer
Jun 22, 2023
Antonia Francioni “Bubsy” Kintzer, died after a brief illness on June 22, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 31, 1945, and raised in Scranton, PA. She was the daughter of the late Leona and Roy Francioni. She was predeceased by her younger sister Ernestine Bevilacqua. In 1973, she married her high school sweetheart John S....
Rong-Chin Kuo
Jun 21, 2023
Rong-Chin Kuo, 81, of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at St. Lukes Hospital-Fountain Hill. He was the loving husband of Meichih (Chen) Kuo and the beloved father of Patricia and Julia. Rong-Chin was born in Qi Shan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan on April 21, 1942 to the late Chen Ji and Mian (Chen) Kuo. He was the...
Steven Vuchko
Jun 21, 2023
Steven Vuchko, 78, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Wednesday June 21, 2023, at Temple University Hospital-Jeanes Campus in Philadelphia, PA. He was born in Bethlehem, the son of the late Steven and Margaret (Boligitz) Vuchko. He was the husband of Paulette (Bacik) Vuchko. They celebrated 53 years of marriage this past May 16th. Steven was a professional driver for...
David C. Christ
Jun 21, 2023
David C. Christ Jr., 77, of Allentown, PA passed away on Wednesday June 21, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg Campus in Bethlehem, PA. He was born in Scranton, PA, the son of the late David C. Christ Sr. and Dorotha (Roche) Christ. David received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Lafayette College and Masters degree in social work from Marywood...
Thomas Edward Skopal, Sr.
Jun 19, 2023
Thomas Edward Skopal, Sr., 84, of Bethlehem, died on June 19, 2023. He was born in Chicago, IL, on September 15, 1938, son of the late Edward R. Skopal and Sarajane (Baker) Skopal, who died during childbirth, as well as the late Rita V. (Peebles) Skopal. He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Patricia A. (Bates)...
Henry E. Straub Iii
Jun 19, 2023
Henry E. “Hank” Straub III, 78, of Bethlehem, passed away on June 19, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 20, 1944, in Fountain Hill, he was the son of the late Helen D. (Martin) and Henry E. Straub, Jr. Hank graduated from Bethlehem Vocational School and earned an associate degree in industrial relations from Northampton...
Edward M. Bolcar
Jun 19, 2023
Edward M. Bolcar, Sr., 94, of Bethlehem, died Monday, June 19, 2023 peacefully at his daughters residence surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Irene V. (Kereczman) Bolcar which they shared 73 years of marriage. Ed was born in Cementon on December 6, 1928 to the late Michael and Mary (Nederostek) Bolcar. A proud veteran, he served our...
Kris Petravich
Jun 17, 2023
Kris Ann Newhall Petravich, 62 of Bethlehem, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Cecilla (Deutsch) Newhall. Prior to retiring, she was employed at the PennDOT office of Schuylkill County. Due to her great sense of humor and compassion for others, Kris made everyone she met feel like a longtime friend....
Joel T. Dantinne
Jun 16, 2023
Joel T. Dantinne, 61, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 16, 1961, in Phillipsburg, NJ, he was the son of the late Julian P. and Mary (Kimble) Dantinne. Joel was a good man, loyal friend, proud father, and devoted life partner. He will be eternally missed and lovingly remembered...
Elizabeth P. Melo
Jun 16, 2023
Elizabeth P. Melo, 52, of Allentown passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 16, 2023 in her home. Born on May 12, 1971 in Reims, France, she was the daughter of the late Armanda Pereira Da Gandra and Fernando Rodrigues De Aroujo. She was the wife of Rui M. Melo. Elizabeth was an unconditionally kind, thoughtful and compassionate go-getter. She returned...
Donna L. Schultz
Jun 14, 2023
Donna Lee Schultz, 68, of Allentown passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Born on May 9, 1955, she was the daughter of Jeanne (Heimbecker) Huhn and the late Harry Huhn, Jr. She was the loving wife of the late Barry J. Schultz, Sr. They were married for 38 years prior to his passing in 2018. Donna's kindness and compassion...
Danua Brazee
Jun 14, 2023
Danua "Donna" Brazee, 70, of Bethlehem passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Born on April 1, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Aladr and Albeta Búzik. She was the loving wife of the late Edward W. Brazee, Jr. Donna was born and grew up in Czechoslovakia where she also met the love of her life, Edward, while...
Gerald F. Foran
Jun 14, 2023
On June 14th 2023 Gerald Foran, III passed away at home surrounded by family and friends whose love and devotion he earned by the way he lived his life. Gerry enjoyed and valued his relationship with many special people who encouraged, supported, and offered lasting friendship. He was devoted to his family, was a role model for so many and...
Shirley Arlene Megenhardt
Jun 10, 2023
Shirley Arlene (Fink) Megenhardt, 99, of Bethlehem, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late Daniel F. Megenhardt who died January 16, 2010. Shirley was born in Allentown on August 22, 1923 to the late Albert H. and Clara C.E. (Desch) Fink. She worked as a Waitress at Top Diner,...
Robert S. Beattie
Jun 7, 2023
Robert S. Beattie was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, and retired Civil Engineer who passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at the age of 76, surrounded by loved ones. He spent his last six weeks where he loved to be "living the cottage life" in Ontario, Canada. He was born to the late Stewart and Emma Beattie on...
Andrew Robert Pieszala
Jun 1, 2023
Andrew Robert Pieszala, 77, of Bethlehem, formerly of Exeter, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 1, 2023 at his residence. He was the husband of Diane M. (Holland) Pieszala. Andy was born in Kingston on May 5, 1946, to the late Andrew B. and Mary (Yunik) Pieszala. He graduated from Wilkes College, Wilkes-Barre. Andy worked for 40 years as an Operation...