OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
Jean R. Klinges
Jul 9, 2022
Jean Reeve Klinges, 91, passed away on July 9, 2022, at Kirkland Village. She was the wife of David H. Klinges, to whom she was married for 68 years. Born in Englewood, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Irving S. Reeve and Vecina W. Reeve. Jean was a graduate of Smith College. In addition to her parents, she...
Kristen L. Taylor-Mann
Jul 8, 2022
Kristen L. Taylor-Mann, 49, of Coplay, PA died Friday, July 8th in her home with her family by her side. Born in New London, CT she was the daughter of A. Francine (Luzius) Taylor of Center Valley and the late Ronald L. Taylor. Kristen was the devoted wife of Bill Mann with whom she celebrated 6 years of marriage this...
Dorothy Jean Folajtar
Jul 8, 2022
Dorothy Jean Folajtar, 78, of Whitehall Twp., passed away on July 8, 2022 at her residence. She was the wife of Richard Folajtar. Dorothy was born on December 20, 1943 in Fountain Hill to the late John M. and Kathryn A. (Yarema) Trescak. She worked for the former Wiley House, Fountain Hill, Department Secretary for Western Electric, Allentown and then...
Jane Ruth Ronneberg
Jul 6, 2022
Jane R. Ronneberg, 62, of Bethlehem, PA died on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at Country Meadows of Bethlehem. The daughter of the late Ann (Hartzell) and Robert Druckenmiller, Jane was born on June 25, 1960 and was raised in Hauppauge, Long Island, NY. Jane worked in retail, most recently as the manager at Bonworth (South Mall) until the store closed....
Ronald Solomon Hoffman
Jul 5, 2022
Ronald Solomon Hoffman, 85, of Scott Township PA, formerly of Brooklyn NY & Bethlehem PA, passed away on July 5, 2022 surrounded by his family. At the time, Ron was under the excellent care of the staff at Geisinger CMC, Scranton. Ronald S. Hoffman was born to Sidney and Betty Hoffman in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Ron grew up in Brooklyn, New...
Marie F. Blair
Jul 2, 2022
Marie F. Blair, 89, a lifelong resident of Bethlehem, died on July 2, 2022. She was born in Bethlehem on August 19, 1932, daughter of the late John T. and Florence (Rigolo) Rossi. Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas J. W. Blair, Sr. She will be remembered for her tenacity. Marie was also a voracious reader and...
Antonio O. Saracino
Jul 2, 2022
Antonio O. Saracino, 80, of Allentown, passed away on July 2, 2022 at Riverton Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center. Born on December 1, 1941, he was the son of the late Maria Esther (Hernando) and Jose Oscar Saracino. Antonio was a huge fan of the New York Mets and Argentina soccer. He enjoyed working around the house, fixing things up and...
Gloria Angerman
Jul 2, 2022
Gloria (Fye) Angerman, 83, of Bethlehem, died on July 2, 2022. She was the wife of the late Donald J. Angerman, Sr., who died on February 21, 1998. Gloria was born in Bethlehem on November 19, 1938 to the late Claude and Katherine (Simons) Fye. She worked for B. Braun (Burron Medical) for 3 years, Panzell for 15 years, and...
Queen B. Furlow
Jun 30, 2022
Queen Brittany Furlow, born prematurely, passed away on June 30, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest. Born June 30, 2022, she was a daughter of Shavon Braggs and Lamont Furlow. Queen is preceded in death by her paternal great-grandmother: Doris Martinez. In addition to her mother and father, she will be lovingly remembered by four sisters: Zanaysia and...
Thomas Barry Muldoon
Jun 30, 2022
Thomas Barry Muldoon, 41, of Bethlehem, passed away unexpectedly on June 30, 2022. Born on October 14, 1980, he was the son of Denise (Heininger) and Barry Muldoon. Tom graduated from Father Judge High School in Philadelphia and received his Bachelors degree from Bloomsburg University. In his spare time, he enjoyed spending quality time with his children and attending their...
Gloria A. Mutarelli
Jun 28, 2022
Gloria A. Mutarelli, 90, of Bethlehem, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at her home. Born March 14, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Dr. William J. and Elizabeth (Evans) Aitken. A graduate of Liberty High School Class of 1950, Gloria attended Hahnemann University Hospitals School of Nursing until returning home due to the death of her...
Dorothy Ann Schultz
Jun 26, 2022
Dorothy Ann (Jaroscak) Schultz, 89, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 26, 2022. Born on April 3, 1933, in Wilkes-Barre, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Saxon) Jaroscak. Following high school graduation, Dorothy enrolled in St. Lukes School of Nursing, graduating in 1953. She later went on to earn her Bachelor...
Frank W. Kuplen
Jun 25, 2022
Frank W. Kuplen, 94, formerly of Fountain Hill, PA passed away Saturday June 25, 2022 at the Rittenhouse Village in Allentown, PA. He was born in Bethlehem, the son of the late Nicholas and Theresa (Dani) Kuplen. He was the husband of the late Dolores (Ackerman) Kuplen. Frank worked in the mail department for Bethlehem Steel and served his country...
Helene M. Whitaker
Jun 22, 2022
Helene M. Whitaker, 72, of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Surrounded by her family and close friends, she passed peacefully in St. Lukes Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Joseph F. Whitaker and Marie D. (Simon) Whitaker. Helene Whitaker had 31 years of experience in government relations at Northampton...
Timothy J. Elekes, Sr.
Jun 21, 2022
Timothy J. Elekes, Sr. 63, of Bethlehem passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. He was born on April 25, 1959 the son of Elmer Elekes and the late JoAnn Stoudt. Tim proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps. Tim worked at Hercules Cement Company for over 30 years. He loved riding his...
Harrison E. Kulp, Sr.
Jun 19, 2022
Harrison Edward Kulp, Sr. (Harry) 92, of Freemansburg, PA passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022. Born on April 8, 1930 in Palmerton, PA, he was the son of the late Harrison Paul Kulp and Rose (Dolgos) Ferris. He is survived by his children, Sharon Hricak (John), Alana FaRannte (Rick), David Kulp, Susan Willever (Carl), Harrison, Jr. (Debbie), Dee Raisner...
Thomas J.W. Blair
Jun 19, 2022
Thomas “Tom” J.W. Blair, 77, of Bethlehem, passed away on June 19, 2022. Born on November 17, 1944 in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Patricia (Pearl) and Thomas J. Blair Sr. Tom graduated from Liberty High Vocational School in 1962 and worked at Bethlehem Iron Works. Over the years he and his wife traveled extensively in 42...
Charles Martin Nyul
Jun 17, 2022
Charles M. Nyul, 86, of Allentown, formerly of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2022. Born on March 13, 1936, he was the son of the late Kathryn (Kovacs) and Charles G. Nyul. Charles was predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Margaret Rose (Hobel) Nyul. Chuck graduated from Central Catholic High School and was employed for 40 years...
Doris L. Hughes
Jun 12, 2022
Doris L. Hughes, 87, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Sunday June 12, 2022 at Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Walter and Alice (Applegate) Beahm. She was the wife of the late Thomas Leo Hughes. Doris worked as an assembler/inspector for the former Ceramet Co. for many years. She was...
Joseph B. Mies
Jun 9, 2022
Joseph B. Mies, 75, of Bethlehem, died unexpectedly, on June 9, 2022. He was born September 13, 1946 in Bethlehem; son of the late Frank and Loretta (Lucas) Mies. Joe is survived by his devoted wife of nearly 48 years, Dolores R. (Morganello) Mies. Joe will be lovingly remembered for his compassion and kindness. He found great joy in spending...