OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas

Myrna L. Sims

Myrna L. Sims

Apr 4, 2022

Myrna L. Sims, 85, of Bethlehem, died April 4, 2022 at her residence in Kirkland Village as a result of systolic heart failure. Born in Montrose, Colorado, in 1936, Myrna was the daughter of the late George and Dorothy Diel. Her childhood was spent in Colorado, Idaho, and Oregon. She graduated from Jefferson High School in Portland, Oregon, in 1954,...

Lorraine A. Beschorner

Lorraine A. Beschorner

Apr 2, 2022

Lorraine A. Beschorner, 89, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Saturday April 2, 2022 at Cedarbrook Nursing Home in Bethlehem. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Charles and Hazel (Morrisey) Leibensperger. She was the wife of the late Rudolph Beschorner who died in 1980. Lorraine worked in the cafeteria at Lehigh University for Wood Catering Services...

Thomas L. Scholl

Thomas L. Scholl

Apr 2, 2022

Thomas L. Scholl, 68, of Macungie, PA passed away on Saturday April 2, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest in Salisbury Twp. He was born in San Francisco, CA, the son of the late Clyde and Anna (Krause) Scholl. He was the husband of Candace (Creyer) Mill. Thomas worked as a store manager for the Liquor Control Board in...

Rosemarie E. Bedics

Rosemarie E. Bedics

Mar 31, 2022

Rosemarie E. Bedics, 91, of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 4, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Victoria (Tarnowski) and Martin Lysek. She was the loving wife of the late John F. Bedics. Rosemarie enjoyed bowling at the Sokols, playing Bingo and faithfully watching Phillies and Eagles...

Julia C. Pedregon

Julia C. Pedregon

Mar 30, 2022

Julia Cora Pedregon, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones, on March 30, 2022, four days shy of her 95th birthday. Julia was born April 3, 1927 in Arroyo, Puerto Rico to the late Manuel Cora and Mecedes DeJesus. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, the late Roberto Rivera Pedregon. Julia was a member...

Michael Scott Grys

Michael Scott Grys

Mar 29, 2022

Michael Scott Grys, 47, of Bethlehem, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 after sustaining injuries from a car accident. Born on August 15, 1974, he was the son of Maria Popowycz and Walter Grys. Michael loved camping with his father, family meant everything to him. He was a lifelong volunteer and took great pride in pleasing people. Michael...

Virginia And Charles Haas

Virginia And Charles Haas

Mar 29, 2022

Virginia B. Haas, 97, of Country Meadows, Bethlehem, died on March 29, 2022. She was born the youngest of nine on August 22, 1924 to Patrick Kelly and Elizabeth (Scully) Kelly of Bethlehem. She was preceded in death on March 19, 2022 by her husband of 75 years, Charles F. Haas. Also preceding Ginny in death were siblings Patrick, Joseph,...

George H. Ehret, Jr.

George H. Ehret, Jr.

Mar 28, 2022

George H. Ehret, Jr. 75, of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022. He was born on May 20, 1946, the son of the late Anna (Donchez) and George H. Ehret, Sr. He was the loving husband of Rita M. (Hines) Ehret. George worked in Quality Control at the Bethlehem Steel and Lehigh Heavy Forge. He was very involved...

Dorothy D. Wertman

Dorothy D. Wertman

Mar 28, 2022

Dorothy D. Wertman, 89, of Allentown, passed away on March 28, 2022 at Phoebe Nursing Home in Allentown, PA. She was married to William Wertman Jr. for 64 years until his death on January 6, 2022. Born in Bethlehem on January 8, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Annie (Nemeth) and Charles Domyan. Dorothy worked at Allentown Central...

Lawrence T. Bragg

Lawrence T. Bragg

Mar 22, 2022

Lawrence “Larry” T. Bragg, 69, of Northampton, PA passed away on Tuesday March 22, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg Campus. He was born in Bethlehem, the son of the late Hubert and June Frances (Rodgers) Bragg. He was the husband of Lisa Bragg and they were married for 28 years in April of last year. He worked as a...

Robert F. Nonnemaker

Robert F. Nonnemaker

Mar 21, 2022

On Monday, March 21, 2022, Robert Francis Nonnemaker, loving husband and father of three, passed away at the age of 89. Robert, “Bob,” was born on December 8, 1932, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to Edward and Helen (Kroll) Nonnemaker. He worked for Bethlehem Steel for over 30 years, beginning his career in the factory and working his way up, retiring as...

Martha L. Doll

Martha L. Doll

Mar 20, 2022

Martha L. (Conrad) Doll, 80 of Bethlehem passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022. She was born on November 2, 1941, the daughter of the late Alexander and Ruth E. (Hollenthoner) Conrad. She was the loving wife of the late Robert W. Doll. Martha enjoyed Bingo, casino trips, especially to Las Vegas and fishing at the Tri-Boro Sportsmen's club in...

James G.S. Hall

James G.S. Hall

Mar 20, 2022

James "Jim" G.S. Hall, 62 of Lansdale passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 20, 2022. He was the son of the late Doris Barnes and William Hall. James had a passion for music. He loved playing his guitar for many bands over the years. He was an avid record collector and lover of music. He spent many years working with...

Karen M. Zettlemoyer

Karen M. Zettlemoyer

Mar 19, 2022

Karen M. Zettlemoyer, 56, of Bethlehem, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at St. Lukes Hospice House. Born August 8, 1965, she was a daughter of James Cavage and the late Gloria Cavage. A graduate of Nazareth Area High School, Karen went on to enter the workforce, holding lengthy positions with Sure Fit, and later, AmerisourceBurgen. Outside of work,...

Charles F. Haas

Charles F. Haas

Mar 19, 2022

Charles F Haas updated service information: The services for Charles, which were postponed in March, will now be combined with the services for Virginia. This is a very fitting tribute, for in life they were inseparable. The family will receive friends at St. Ursula Catholic Church, 1300 Broadway, Fountain Hill, PA 18015 on Saturday, April 9, 2022 from 8 a.m....

William B. Mccoach

William B. Mccoach

Mar 18, 2022

William B. McCoach, 90, of Brandon, FL, passed away peacefully Friday, March 18, 2022 at LifePath Hospice House in Sun City Center, Florida. Born September 19, 1931, Bill was the son of the late Robert and Williamina (Young) McCoach. He was the beloved husband of the late Evelyn (Martin) McCoach. He will be lovingly remembered by his sons Bill (Katie)...

Lucille Demartin

Lucille Demartin

Mar 17, 2022

Lucille DeMartin, 89, of Center Valley, passed away on March 17, 2022 at Country Meadows. Born on September 3, 1932, in Fountain Hill, she was the daughter of the late Mary (Carraghan) and Francis A. Wagner. Lucille graduated from Fountain Hill High School in 1950. She was a past member of St. Ursula Catholic Church, Fountain Hill and most recently...

Dalila Bulted

Dalila Bulted

Mar 16, 2022

Dalila Bulted, 77, of Bethlehem Township died Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at the St. Lukes Hospice House in Lower Saucon Township. Born in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Pablo E. Irizarry and Francesca Saez. She was married to Samuel Bulted with whom she celebrated 44 years of marriage this past August 4th. Dalila had a...

Frank J. Donnelly

Frank J. Donnelly

Mar 14, 2022

Frank J. Donnelly, 84, of Bethlehem, died in his home on March 14, 2022, surrounded by his family after a brief illness. He and his wife, Patricia would have celebrated 48 years of marriage on March 16th. Born on August 10, 1937, in Newark, NJ., he was the son of the late Mary (Dobbins) and Patrick Donnelly. Frank attended Seton...

Gerald W. Matla

Gerald W. Matla

Mar 12, 2022

Gerald W. Matla, 79, of Upper Saucon Township and West Palm Beach, Florida, passed away on March 12, 2022. He was the husband of the late Joann (Chrobocinski) Matla, who passed away in 1997, and the companion of the late Georgine (Domyan) Kelhart, who passed away in 2011. Gerry was born in Allentown, PA, to the late Frank and Stella...