OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
Peter E. Schmid
Sep 1, 2008
Peter Ernest Schmid, 74 years old, of Bethlehem, son of the late Peter and Theresa Crenko Schmid graced this earth with his amazing presence on April 1, 1934 and was embraced by God to be taken home on September 1, 2008 from St. Luke's Hospital courtesy of his angel's wings. Peter was an altar boy and boy scout at St....
Ronald A. Wendell
Aug 31, 2008
Ronald A. Wendell, 66, of Bethlehem, died Sunday, August 31, 2008 at the Beebe Medical Center in Lewes, DE. Ronald is survived by his wife, Patricia K. Kelleher Wendell of Bethlehem. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late William and Pauline Flandorfer Wendell. A graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School, Ronald retired from the Bethlehem Steel Co....

Clarence C. Felber
Aug 28, 2008
Clarence C. "Bootsie" Felber, 91, of Bethlehem died Thursday, August 28, 2008 at Gracedale in Nazareth, PA. He was born October 29, 1916 in Weston, PA. Clarence worked for 35 years as a laborer at the former Bethlehem Steel Company. He was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church. Clarence also enjoyed walking and hunting. He will be lovingly remembered...

Elizabeth J. Donofrio
Aug 27, 2008
Elizabeth J. Donofrio, 53, of Bethlehem died Thursday evening, August 27, 2008 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She and her husband, Philip A. Donofrio were married for 33 years. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Betty Bernocco DeJesse. Elizabeth was a member of Notre Dame of...
Thomas J. Hudak, Sr.
Aug 27, 2008
Thomas J. Hudak, Sr. 84 of Bethlehem Township died Tuesday Aug. 27th at his home. He and his wife Mildred "Millie" Diehl Hudak celebrated their 28th Wedding Anniversary earlier this year. Born in Eckley, Pa he is the son of the late John and Mary Partika Hudak. Thomas worked for Bethlehem Contracting retiring as the Plant Manager in 1976. He...

Victoria Gregor
Aug 27, 2008
Victoria Hahula Gregor, 90, of Allentown, formerly of Bethlehem, died Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at Cedarbrook in Allentown. Born October 7, 1917 in Perth Amboy, NJ she was the daughter of the late John Hahula. She was married to the late Martin Gregor. Victoria worked as a seamstress for several companies in Bethlehem. She was a member of St. Anne's...

Charles Pardo
Aug 25, 2008
Charles Pardo, 77, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, August 25th surrounded by his family. Born in Egypt, PA, he was the son of the late Andrew and Katherine Pardo. He was the loving husband of Mary Pavolko Pardo; they celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary this past May 7th. Mr. Pardo worked for Bethlehem Steel as...
Joseph T. Hudak, Sr.
Aug 25, 2008
Joseph T. Hudak, Sr., 83, of Bethlehem, died Monday, August 25, 2008 at his residence. Born in Nesquehoning, PA, he was the son of the late Edward and Ella Fabian Hudak. He was the loving husband of Agnes Belekanich Hudak. Joseph worked for Bethlehem Steel as a foreman in the beamyards before retiring in 1983. He served his country during...
Helen H. Dickinson
Aug 24, 2008
Helen H. Hartney Dickinson 86, formerly of Black River Road, Lower Saucon Township died Sunday, August 24, 2008 at The Shores at Wesley Manor in Ocean City, Cape May County, NJ. Helen was the widow of the late Alton C. Dickinson who died in October 1999 and the daughter of the late Benson B. Hartney, Sr and Elizabeth Davis Hartney....
Elizabeth A. Mccarroll
Aug 23, 2008
On Saturday, August 23, 2008, Elizabeth McCarroll, beloved mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family. Elizabeth was 79 years old but forever young at heart. Born in Bowmanstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late David and Mamie Blose Smale. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Lewis...
Edward Jesus Montesino
Aug 22, 2008
Edward Jesus Montesino, 46, of Bethlehem died Friday August 22, 2008 at St. Lukes Hospital. He was born on November 23, 1961 in Bethlehem son of Felix and Agatha Rivas Montesino. He was the husband of Nancy Gibson Montesino. Edward was a construction foreman for over 25 years and most recently worked for Group Construction Co. He was very devoted...
Melvin C. Miller
Aug 18, 2008
Melvin C. Miller, 61, of Bethlehem, died on Monday, August 18, 2008 at Residence in Bethlehem. Melvin was born in Hazlehurst, MS and was the son of the late Virgene and Eldora Strong Miller and husband of Lorretta L. Beahm Miller with whom he celebrated their 36th anniversary on July 22. Melvin served his country in the U.S. Marines, he...
Jose Desousa Ereio
Aug 12, 2008
Jose DeSousa Ereio, 87, of Bethlehem died on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at St.Lukes Hospital. He was born November 2, 1920 in Providence, RI; the son of the late Joaquim and Annuncia Matela DeSousa. Jose was preceded in death by his wife Maria Joaquina Isidro Ereio in 1971. He worked several years in the construction industry and later retired in...

Cecelia C. Karabin
Aug 11, 2008
Cecelia C. "Ceil" Karabin, 86, of Bethlehem, died peacefully on Monday, August 11, 2008 at her residence. She was born in Bethlehem the daughter of the late John and Theresa Pinter Czar. Ceil was preceded in death by her husband Joseph J. Karabin in 1987. She dedicated her life to her family. Ceil was a member of Incarnation of Our...
Nellie Derosa
Aug 11, 2008
Emanuella "Nellie" DeRosa, 77, of Bethlehem Township and formerly of Brookyln, died Monday August 11, 2008 in her home. She was born in Brooklyn, NY; daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine Galanti Castagna. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Victor J. DeRosa. She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Bethlehem Township....

Lucy D. Mutarelli-Kail
Aug 9, 2008
Lucy D. Mutarelli-Kail, 83, of Bethlehem died Saturday, August 9, 2008 at St.Lukes Hospital in Bethlehem. Born April 19, 1925 in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Vittoria Martucci and Anthony Mutarelli. She was the wife of the late Julius Kail. Lucy worked for the People's Bank as a bank teller. She later went on to work for...
Olga Luther
Aug 8, 2008
Olga Luther, 81, of Allentown, Pa. died Friday August 8, 2008 at Liberty Nursing & Rehab Center in Allentown. She was born on August 30, 1926 in Durham, Pa. daughter of the late Joseph and Fannie Hujs Luther. Olga worked for various plastic manufacturers including Transogram and Sobel in Easton, Pa. She will be lovingly remembered by her niece Frances...

Lucy C. Rich
Aug 7, 2008
Lucy C. Loicano Rich, 96, of Bethlehem, died Thursday, August 7, 2008 at Manor Care Health Services in Bethlehem. Born October 1, 1911 in Palermo, Sicily she was the daughter of the late Josephine Riolo and George Loicano. She was the wife of the late Michael J. Rich. Lucy was a House Mother at the St. Luke's School of Nursing...

Anna Kospiah
Aug 6, 2008
Anna Spak Kospiah, 93, resided and died at her daughters home in Coplay on Wednesday August 6, 2008. She was a former resident of the Rooney Building in Bethlehem for 22 years. Born September 10, 1914 in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Caroline Antkienicz and Martin Spak. She was married to the late John Kospiah, Sr. Anna...
Michael Stempo
Aug 6, 2008
Michael Stempo, 85, of Bethlehem, died Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at Hospice House of St. Luke's in Lower Saucon Twp. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late John and Katherine Stucksa Stempo. He was the loving husband of the late Angeline C. Catalanotti Stempo who died in 2007. They were married June 14, 1952 at Our Lady...