OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
Nancee E. Dimenichi
Oct 31, 2008
Nancee E. Gradwohl DiMenichi, 75, of Bethlehem, died Friday, October 31, 2008 at St. Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem. Born December 22, 1932 in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Nellie Beveridge and Arland Gradwohl. She was married to Kenneth DiMenichi with whom she celebrated 57 years of marriage this past April 1st. Nancee worked with her husband as...

Edward J. Repyneck, Sr.
Oct 30, 2008
Edward J. Repyneck, Sr., 89, of Bethlehem, died Thursday, October 30, 2008 at Hospice House of St. Luke's, Bethlehem. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late, Kalman and Mary Sukic Repyneck. He was the loving husband of the late Catherine M. Sculac Repyneck, who died June 19, 1976. Mr. Repyneck worked for Bethlehem Steel as a foreman...
Sophie Bednar
Oct 30, 2008
Sophie Timko Bednar, 90, of Bethlehem, PA died peacefully Thursday, October 30, 2008 at her home. Born April 11, 1918 in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Lazorik and Victor Timko. She was married to Andrew Bednar, Sr. with whom she just celebrated 62 years of marriage on July 20th. Sophie was born in Bethlehem, but raised...
Ronald R. Achey
Oct 30, 2008
Ronald R. Achey, 61, of West Bethlehem died Thursday morning at his home. He and his wife Theresa August celebrated their 32nd wedding anniversary this past September. Born in Bethlehem Ron was the son of the late Warren and Florence Petrucella Achey. After graduating from Liberty High School in 1965 he joined the U.S. Navy proudly serving during the Vietnam...
Katherine V. Donchez
Oct 30, 2008
Katherine V. Nederostek Donchez, 92 , of Bethlehem died on Thursday, October 30, 2008 at her Residence. Katherine was the daughter of the late Andrew and Catherine Kachmarcik Nederostek and the wife of Stephen Donchez who she married September 1, 1941. Katherine was a seamstress for the former Muriel Dress Co.for many years in Bethlehem and was a member of...

John Gimbar
Oct 29, 2008
John "Zonny" Gimbar, 75, of Bethlehem, died Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at his Residence in Bethlehem, with his loving family around him. John was born in Bethlehem and was the son of the late Vasil and Anna Bodak Gimbar and the husband of Dorothy A. Sterner Gimbar who he married in April of 1958. John served his country in the...

Mary Z. Darnall
Oct 28, 2008
Mary Z. Darnall, 87, of Morris Plains, NJ died on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at St. Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem, PA. She was born November 3, 1920 in Lancaster, PA the daughter of the late Emlen H. and Mary E. Bowers Zellers. Mary was a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University. Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 42...

Joseph J. Terr
Oct 28, 2008
Joseph J. Terr, 59, of Center Valley, died Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at St.Lukes Hospital in Fountain Hill. Born in Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Joseph and Marie Globosits Terr. Joseph worked as a truck driver for many years. He was a member of the Lower Milford Fire Co. Social Quarters and the Upper Saucon Social Quarters....

Anna E. Vresk
Oct 28, 2008
Jesus gently called Anna home on October 28, 2008 at Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown. She will be remembered for her gentle, loving and generous spirit with family and friends, including caring for God's "furry creatures". Born September 26, 1949 in Ft. Hill, Anna was the daughter of the late Stephen J. and Mary M. Bednarik Vresk. She was a lifetime...
Bernard J. Fota
Oct 27, 2008
Bernard J. Fota, 56, of Lost Creek, PA, Schuylkill County, died Monday, October 27, 2008 at his residence. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Michael and Dorothy Daday Fota of Hellertown. Bernard worked for Bethlehem Steel. He served his country in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He is survived by both his parents, a daughter, Abigail A. Fota...
Virginia V. Stainbrook
Oct 27, 2008
Virginia Vance "Ginnie" Stainbrook, 73, of Bethlehem, PA, died on Monday, October 27, 2008 at St. Luke's Hospice House in Lower Saucon Township. Born: On May 17, 1935 in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Glenn and Helen Vance of Coraopolis, PA. Personal: She received her Bachelor of Science in Art Education from Edinboro University. She did...
Marc Nonnemacher
Oct 25, 2008
Marc Nonnemacher, 31, of Center Valley, died suddenly, October 25, 2008 at St. Luke's Hospital in Fountain Hill. He was born in Bethlehem, the son of John R. Nonnemacher of Allentown and Karen Kauker Buddock of Center Valley. Marc worked as a Kitchen Manager at Oliver Shakewells in Allentown. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post 2124 of Allentown...
Margaret M. Zettlemoyer
Oct 24, 2008
Margaret M Cabak Zettlemoyer, 79, of Allentown, died on Friday, October 24, 2008 at Hospice of the VNA of St. Luke's in Bethlehem, PA She was born in Hellertown and was the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Cuprich Cabak and the widow of the late William S. Zettlemoyer who died in March of 2004. Margaret worked as a...

John C. Glancy
Oct 23, 2008
John C. Glancy, Jr., 80, of Bethlehem, died on Thursday, October 23, 2008 at his residence. He was born August 16, 1928 in Bethlehem, the son of the late John C. Glancy, Sr. and the late Thelma Swavely Glancy. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Genevieve L. Curzi Glancy of Bethlehem. He proudly served his country...

George R. Palencar
Oct 22, 2008
George Palencar, 87, of Emmaus, PA died Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at St.Lukes Hospital in Bethlehem. Born May 8, 1921 in Bethlehem he was the son of the late Helen Kolesarek and Victor Palencar. He was married to Louise K. Jeuter Palencar with whom he just celebrated 65 years of marriage on October 9, 2008. George worked for over 30...
David John Kotash
Oct 21, 2008
David John Kotash "Vivid", 46, died tragically on Tuesday, October 21, 2008. He was born in Bethlehem the son of Elizabeth DeBellis Kotash of Bethlehem and the late Walter E. Kotash. Vivid is survived by his loving wife Tara Lynne Ripper-Kotash; his daughter, Julia Lynne; mother, Elizabeth Kotash, and his brothers, Ronald Kotash, Jeffrey Kotash and Walter Kotash all of...
Samuel Tomino
Oct 20, 2008
Samuel Tomino, 90, of Easton, died on Monday, October 20, 2008 at Easton Hospital surrounded by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was born September 1, 1918 in Easton the son of the late Paul and Catherine Tomaino. Samuel worked for the City of Easton as an Assistant Water Operator. He is survived by his family, sons, Joseph Tomino...
Walter F. Reichard
Oct 19, 2008
Walter F. Reichard, 88, of Bethlehem, died on Sunday, October 19, 2008 at Holy Family Manor. He was born April 8, 1920 in Bethlehem the son of the late Joseph and Marion Reichard. Walter is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Anne L. DeSentis Reichard of Bethlehem. He proudly served his country in the US Navy during WWII...
Jose Alves
Oct 17, 2008
Jose Alves, 85, of Bethlehem died Friday October 17, 2008 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born Sept. 10, 1923 in Real, Portugal son of the late Antonio and Clementina Lopes Alves. He was the husband of Isaura Alburquerque Alves. Jose worked in the coke ovens for Bethlehem Steel retiring in 1984. He was a member...

Roxanne L. Hoffman
Oct 15, 2008
Roxanne L. Hoffman, 56, of Bethlehem died Wednesday October 15, 2008 at her residence. Born in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Edward G. and Viola Rosman Hoffman of Bethlehem. She was employed by St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem, for 30 years as a pediatric nurse, retiring in 2006. She was a member of Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic...