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Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
Joanne V. Szaryas
Jul 19, 2023
Joanne Szaryas, 81, of Nazareth passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hecktown Oaks Campus. Born in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Anna (Vago) and Joseph L. Wargo. She was married to Joseph Szaryas with whom she celebrated 59 years of marriage this year.
Joanne worked for Nazareth National Bank for several years as a bookkeeper....
Frank M. Donchez
Jul 19, 2023
Frank M. Donchez, 76, of Bethlehem Twp., passed away on July 19, 2023, at St. Lukes Hospice House. He was the husband of Lorraine (Folajtar) Donchez. Frank was born on February 26, 1947, in Allentown, the son of the late Frank C. and Margaret M. (Stern) Donchez. He was a graduate of Liberty High School and attended Lehigh University-Electrical Engineering...
Mary Ann Kuchar
Jul 18, 2023
Mary Ann Kuchar, 85, of Bethlehem, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at ProMedica, Allentown.
Born on November 14, 1937 in Fountain Hill, she was the daughter of the late Anna (Marshaleck) and Julius J. Kuchar.
Mary Ann worked at the former Summit Bank and First Valley Bank for many years. She was a customer sales representative at the South Side...
Eugene Stephen Sabler
Jul 17, 2023
Eugene Stephen Sabler, 83, formerly of Bethlehem, died Monday, July 17, 2023 at Cedarbrook, South Whitehall Twp. He was born in Fountain Hill on August 12, 1939 to the late Eugene B. and Anna (Zakos) Sabler. Eugene served our country faithfully in the U.S. Navy during Peacetime. He taught Aviation for many years. Eugene was a member of the Bethlehem...
Michael T. Carraghan
Jul 17, 2023
Michael T. Carraghan, 57, of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023 at St. Luke’s Fountain Hill surrounded by his loving family.
Born on March 13, 1966 in Bethlehem, he was the son of Elaine (Barnak) and Joseph P. Carraghan.
There were many things Michael enjoyed doing throughout his life—he loved going to the casino, camping with his family and boating....
Salvatore J. Guastella
Jul 15, 2023
God created the perfect son, sibling, husband, father, and grandfather with Salvatore. He was a son of the late Sicilian immigrants Calogero and Filippa Guastella, raised in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn NY. When Sal entered first grade, he didn’t understand English. He recalled coming home and crying because he didn’t understand what anyone was saying.
Our dad joined the Navy and honorably...
Mary Piripavel
Jul 12, 2023
Mary Piripavel, 97, of Bethlehem died Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at Lehigh Valley Hospital In Patient Hospice in Allentown. Born in Gouldsboro, PA she was the daughter of the late Onufer and Fannie (Danylo) Prestosh. She was married to Basil Piripavel for 65 years until his death on December 18, 2015.
Mary dedicated herself to caring for her family.
She will be...
Georgine Marie Case
Jul 12, 2023
Georgine Marie Case, 101, of Easton, PA passed away peaceably on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth, PA. Born May 13,1922, she was the daughter of Alice and Raymond Geary of Bethlehem.
Georgine attended Holy Infancy Elementary School and Bethlehem Catholic High School. She served as a typist in Bethlehem Steel's elite typing pool and later dedicated her...
Frances T. Pagano
Jul 11, 2023
Frances T. Pagano, 95, of Lower Saucon Twp., passed away on July 11, 2023, at Saucon Valley Manor, Hellertown. She was the wife of the late Delbert Reiman and the late Vincent A. Pagano. Frances was born in Fountain Hill on May 29, 1928 to the late Anthony and Anna (Hulak) Long. She served as the Cook at the Edward...
Jose Vazquez
Jul 10, 2023
Jose Vazquez, 81, formerly of Bethlehem, passed away July 10, 2023 at Genesis Quakertown Center. He was the husband of Carmen G. (Perez) Vazquez. Jose was born on October 24, 1941, in Ciales, Puerto Rico, to the late Jose Rafael Vazquez Trinidad and Marie Trinidad. He lived a life marked by thoughtfulness, generosity, and a wonderful sense of humor. Jose...
Joan M. Guranich
Jul 6, 2023
Joan M. Guranich, 84, of Bethlehem, passed away on July 6, 2023, at the VNA Hospice House of St. Luke's, Lower Saucon Twp. She was the wife of John Guranich. Joan was born on August 7, 1938, in Allentown to the late Joseph and Mary (Tenover) Zelko. She was a graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School, where she served as...
Artillio J. Martin
Jul 6, 2023
Artillio "Tillie" "Pop" J. Martin, 102, of Bethlehem passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 3, 1921 he was the son of the late Genevieve (Orlando) and Donato Matteo. He was the loving husband of the late Sophia C. (Dodig) Martin. They were married for 71 years at the...
Anita M. Gennaro
Jul 3, 2023
Anita M. Gennaro, 79, of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023. Born in Brooklyn, NY on February 18, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Calogera (Becchina) and Giuseppe Olimpieri. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph J.Gennaro.After many years of service, Anita retired from Waldbaum's Supermarket in New York. She enjoyed watching old game...
Diana Younger Rivera Zimmerman
Jul 2, 2023
Diana Younger Rivera Zimmerman, 60, of Bethlehem passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 2, 2023.
Born on June 20, 1963, she was the daughter of the late Martha (Younger) and Manuel Roman.
Diana truly dedicated her life to her family—she was a homemaker and truly enjoyed taking care of people. No matter how big or small the accomplishment someone made, Diana made...
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...
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