OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
Herman Webber
Jul 8, 2021
Herman (Buddy) Webber, 74, of Easton, PA, passed away on Thursday, July 8th 2021 at the St.Lukes hospice house in Bethlehem, PA. He was born in Allentown, the son of the late Barbara (Kovacs) Webber. Buddy was a master electrician for over 35 years and then became the Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds for the Bethlehem Area School District. He...
Adam David Halteman
Jul 7, 2021
Adam David Halteman, 36, of Bethlehem, died unexpectedly on July 7, 2021. He is a beloved son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and best friend. Adam attended classes in his youth within the Nazareth Area School District. He graduated from Bethlehem Catholic High School in 2003. While attending High School he earned the Distinguished Eagle Scout award in 2001. Adam continued his...
Fabian B. Wamba
Jul 7, 2021
Fabian B. Wamba, 57, of Moira, NY passed away on Wednesday July 7, 2021 at his home. He was born in Bueno Aires, Argentina, the son of the late Norberto Tinti, and Zunilda (Sanchez) Tinti of Bethlehem, PA. Fabian was the husband of Carla (Pileri) Wamba. Fabian was a loving father. He will be lovingly remembered by his, mother, Zunilda...
Linda R. Young
Jul 6, 2021
Linda R. Young, passed on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at the age of 69 from complications during heart surgery. She was born in Bethlehem on May 22, 1952; the daughter of the late Leo F. and Rose S. (DiFulvio) Barth. Linda was preceded in death by her brother Leo Barth and, most recently, her husband of 45 years-- her “sweetie”--...
Michael Barry Carl
Jul 6, 2021
Michael Barry Carl, 67, of Bethlehem, died on July 6, 2021. He was born in Trexlertown, PA; son of the late Aaron D. and Suzanne (Heil) Carl. Michael is survived by his loving wife, Dory Carl. Michael will be remembered as an exceptional character with an immense heart; he was considered a big teddy bear by his family. Michael was...
Edward M. Salgado, Md
Jul 5, 2021
Edward M. Salgado, MD, 79, of Bethlehem passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, July 3, 2021. Born in Kearny, NJ, he was the only child of the late Angelina Pecora and Manuel Salgado. Ed married his college sweetheart, Carol Hagenbuch Salgado, in August of 1965 while he was completing school at Jefferson Medical College. After completing his residency,...
Ernest R. Rudolph
Jul 3, 2021
Ernest R. Rudolph, 79, of Center Valley passed away in his home on Saturday, July 3, 2021. He was the son of the late Esther Rudolph. He was the loving husband of Linda (Wagner) Rudolph. Ernie proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army for 6 years. After his honorable discharge from the Army, Ernie enlisted...
Diane E. Maholland
Jul 2, 2021
Diane E. Maholland, 56, of Allentown, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021, at St. Lukes HospitalFountain Hill. Born August 14, 1964, she was a daughter of Mary Ann and the late Frances Joseph Baehr. A graduate of Lower Marion High School Class of 1981, she went on to enter the work force. She was previously employed by IQE as...
Donald A. Sigley
Jul 2, 2021
Donald Allen Sigley, 84, passed away peacefully in Palm Beach Gardens, FL on July 2, 2021. Born in Bethlehem, PA on September 17, 1936, Donald was the loving husband of the late (10/26/20) Marlene (Schwartz) Sigley for 63 years and resided in Emmaus, PA. He was the last surviving child of the late: Sterling and the Stella (Place) Sigley. Don...
Douglas W. Pauselius, Sr.
Jun 30, 2021
Douglas W. Pauselius, Sr., 71 of Bethlehem passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. He was born on June 13, 1950 in Hackensack, NJ the son of the late Elsie (Buckermann) and Walter Pauselius. He was the loving husband of Frances A. (Russin) Pauselius. Doug proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force. He was...
Lota Jewel Dipaolo
Jun 30, 2021
Lota Jewel DiPaolo, 95, passed away on June 30, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Grady Bumpass and Bedie Kennon. She was the loving wife of the late Alexander V. DiPaolo. Jewel worked for many years at Daniels clothing store on Main St. in Somerville, NJ. She enjoyed traveling, needle pointing, cross stitch and puzzles. She loved her...
Shirley Ann Palenchar
Jun 27, 2021
Shirley Ann (Motiska) Palenchar, 91, died on June 27, 2021, at Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem. She shared 67 years of marriage with William “Star” Palenchar before his passing in 2017. Shirley was born on March 23, 1930, in Dupont, PA, to Stephen and Anna (Noone) Motiska. She moved to Bethlehem in 1942, graduated from Bethlehem Catholic High School in 1947,...
Louella M. Seruga
Jun 27, 2021
Louella M. Seruga, 99, of Bethlehem passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021. She was born on March 22, 1922 the daughter of the late Esther (Butz) and Harry Oswald. She was the loving wife of the late Charles C. Seruga. Louella loved going to work at Giant where she could often be found selling hotdogs. She enjoyed trips to...
Sally H. Novack
Jun 27, 2021
Sally June (Heist) Novack, 83, of Bethlehem Township died Sunday, June 27, 2021 at Cedarbrook Nursing Home-Fountain Hill. Born in Emmaus she was the daughter of the late Thelma A. (Boyer) and Harold L. Heist. She was married to John R. Novack with whom she celebrated 62 years of marriage until his death on March 16, 2019. Sally was a...
Carol S. Rabenold
Jun 27, 2021
Carol S. Rabenold, 75, of Northampton, died June 27, 2021, at her home. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Marie (Stoudt) Renoll. Carol is survived by her two daughters, Georgine Rabenold of Thurmont, MD, and Barbara Bellenoit and her husband Matthew of Northampton; and grandchildren: Zachary Bellenoit, Karina Norwood, and Kylie Norwood. Carol was...
Mary Grace Hinkle
Jun 26, 2021
Mary Grace Hinkle, 96, of Bethlehem, passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021. Born on the 4th of July 1924, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Alice (Powell) Jordan. A graduate of Liberty High Schools Class of 1942, Mary Grace entered the workforce and retired from Carpenters Welfare Fund as an Administrative Secretary. Outside of being an...
Margaret L. "Maggie" Gilvary
Jun 25, 2021
Margaret L. “Maggie” Gilvary, 85, of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021. Born August 19, 1935, in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Mabel (Gaffney) Laggan. After losing her mother in childbirth, Maggie was proudly raised by her two aunts, Mildred and Irene Gaffney. A graduate of Scranton schools, Maggie went on to earn...
Damasa Da Silva
Jun 25, 2021
Damasa Da Silva, 60, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Friday June 26, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg Campus. She was born in San Juan Puerto Rico, the daughter of the late Jose and Rosa Maria (Matos) Castro. She was the wife of Manuel Da Silva. They were married for 36 years this past May 18th. Damasa enjoyed cooking for...

Thomas R. Dickey
Jun 23, 2021
Thomas R. Dickey, 67, of Bethlehem, passed away at home on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Born April 24, 1954, he was a son of the late George J. and Helen I. (Koczan) Dickey. Following Toms graduation from Liberty High School, he went on to enter the workforce. He was a long-time employee of Stanley Vidmar in Allentown. In addition to...
Jennie L. Kissinger
Jun 23, 2021
Jennie L. Kissinger, 88, of Bethlehem passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Holy Family Manor. She was born in Berlin, PA on March 5, 1933 the daughter of the late Anna Isabelle (Johnson) and Harold Baughman. She was the loving wife of the late Calvin Ray Kissinger. Jennie retired as a Registered Nurse from Muhlenberg Hospital. She enjoyed...