OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Beth Anne Baerenrodt

Beth Anne Baerenrodt

Apr 13, 2021

Beth Anne Baerenrodt, 62, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Tuesday April 13, 2021 at her home. She was born in Glenridge, NJ. The daughter of the late Eugene and Janet (Snyder) Baerenrodt. She was the wife of Larry D. Hayspell of Bethlehem, PA. They were married for 38 years. Beth attended Montclair State College. She was currently retired, but...

Gabriell Marie Meixell

Gabriell Marie Meixell

Apr 12, 2021

Gabriell Marie “Gabby” Meixell, 18, of Bethlehem died Monday, April 12, 2021. Born in Allentown she was the daughter of Terry Meixell, II and Megan (Crafcheck) Meixell. Gabby was a senior at Bethlehem Catholic High School where she played field hockey. She enjoyed car racing, scuba diving, and skiing, as well as new adventures. Gabriell worked for Moravian Village and...

Richard C. Kline

Richard C. Kline

Apr 11, 2021

Richard C. Kline Jr, 66, of Bethlehem passed away April 11, 2021, after a short illness. He passed away surrounded by his family. Born June 25, 1954, he was the son of late Richard C. and Miriam G. (Howells) Kline, Sr. Following graduation from Dieruff High School in 1972, Richard joined the United States Army and proudly served until 1974....

Thomas J. Lyons

Thomas J. Lyons

Apr 11, 2021

Thomas Joseph Lyons, known to his family and friends as Tucker, passed away peacefully at home on April 11, 2021 at 66 years of age. Tucker was born on January 20th, 1955 in Plainfield, NJ to the late Lucy and Joseph Lyons. He attended Farleigh Dickinson University, where he earned a degree in business management. After relocating to Pennsylvania, he...

Adolfo R. Negrete

Adolfo R. Negrete

Apr 10, 2021

Adolfo “Ralph” R. Negrete, 87, of Bethlehem, returned to the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 10, 2021. He was born on May 22, 1933, the son of the late Soledad (Vasquez) and Rafael Negrete. He was the loving husband of Gloria F. (Parola) Negrete. Ralph was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in...

Cruz Mendez

Cruz Mendez

Apr 10, 2021

Cruz Mndez, 88, also known as Coca to her family and friends, of Easton, where she currently resided for the past year with her daughter, Nancy and son in law, Ramon Gutierrez, died on Saturday, April 10. She was born May 3, 1932, in Aasco, Puerto Rico; the daughter of the late Domingo Ramos and Dominga Valentin. Cruz was preceded...

Jason A. Ahene

Jason A. Ahene

Apr 9, 2021

With great sadness we announce the passing of Jason Ahuma Ahene on April 9, 2021. Jason was the dearly loved son of Dr. Rexford Ahene, Professor of Economics at Lafayette College and the late Frances Ahene and two older brothers, Percival Ahene and Michael Ahene. Jason graduated from Liberty High School and attended DeVry University where he studied Gaming Technology....

Rosalyn Lynch

Rosalyn Lynch

Apr 8, 2021

Rosalyn Lynch, 80, of Macungie, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Born in Reading on January 19, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy S. (Shafton) and Harold E. Schaefer. Rosalyn graduated from Liberty High School and earned her Teaching Degree from Penn State University. After 31 years of teaching fifth grade at Forrestdale School in Rumson,...

Joao Tavares Silva

Joao Tavares Silva

Apr 8, 2021

Joao Tavares Silva, 89, of Bath, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at Alexandria Manor of Bath. He was the loving husband of the late Ana Rosa T. Silva with whom he shared 53 years of marriage. Born in Murtosa, Portugal, he was a son of the late Joao and Gloria Silva. Joao is survived by his brothers: Henrique...

Duncan C Maclean

Duncan C Maclean

Apr 8, 2021

MacLean, Duncan Charles, of Easton, PA, formerly of Bethlehem, PA, died on April 8, 2021 after a long battle with complications from diabetes, kidney and heart disease in Cleveland, Ohio. Duncan was born on August 6, 1947 to Francis J. MacLean, Jr and Eleanor McIntyre MacLean, both of Bethlehem, PA. He was 73 years old. Duncan was the eldest of...

Charles Walchonski

Charles Walchonski

Apr 5, 2021

Charles Walchonski, 98, of Collegeville, PA, formerly of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Monday April 5, 2021 at Providence Place Senior Living. He was born in Centralia, PA, the son of the late Zachary and Mary (Koselechen) Walchonski. He was the husband of Ann N. (Nottage) Walchonski. They celebrated 72 years of marriage this past June 6th. Charles was a...

Susan Jane Horwath

Susan Jane Horwath

Apr 5, 2021

Susan Jane Horwath, 79, of Bethlehem, went to eternal rest on Monday, April 5, 2021. She was born February 17, 1942 in Allentown; daughter of the late John J. and Mary V. (Hudak) Peters. She is survived by her devoted husband of over 56 years, Wendell Horwath, Jr. Susan was proud of her Slovak heritage and growing up with her...

James Donald Shireman

James Donald Shireman

Apr 5, 2021

James Donald Shireman, 70, formerly of Hellertown and more recently of Nokomis, FL, died with his family by his side on April 5, 2021 after a 4-year battle with multiple myeloma. Jim was born October 10, 1950; son of the late Samuel F. & Alice G. (Foltz) Shireman. He and his wife, Karen (Whitesell) Shireman, shared 47 years of marriage....

Thomas Stivala

Thomas Stivala

Apr 4, 2021

Thomas Stivala of Bethlehem, PA previously of New Jersey, Florida and Staten Island passed away peacefully on April 4, 2021 after a long illness. He was born in Brooklyn NY to Concetta and Nicholas Stivala (deceased) and the beloved son in law of Anna and Charles Fradella (deceased) and is survived by his loving, devoted true love and wife of...

George S. Woytko

George S. Woytko

Apr 1, 2021

George S. Woytko, 69, of Danielsville, passed away at home on April 1, 2021, surrounded by his loving family, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. George was born on January 11, 1952, in Shenandoah, PA. He was the son of Rita M. (Dawson) Woytko and the late George Woytko. Following graduation from West Hazleton High School, George enlisted...

Marcos Correa

Marcos Correa

Mar 31, 2021

Marcos Correa, of Easton, PA; died unexpectedly on March 31, 2021. He was born in Yauyos, Lima, Peru; the son of Arcedia Odria Mendoza and the late Marcos Ramirez Evangelista. Marcos was loved and will be dearly missed by his family and friends. He enjoyed his work at Central Transport and worked hard to provide for his family. A visitation...

Rose M. Selvaggio

Rose M. Selvaggio

Mar 30, 2021

Rose M. Selvaggio, 89, of Bethlehem, died Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Kirkland Village in Bethlehem. Born June 5, 1931 in Easton, PA she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Rose (DeMaria) Panuccio. She was married to the late Ralph G. Selvaggio who died in 1997. She was predeceased by her partner of 16 years, Jake Hornung in...

Carmen Rodriguez

Carmen Rodriguez

Mar 30, 2021

Carmen Rodriguez, 81, of Bethlehem, died Tuesday, March 30, 2021. Born in Patillas, Puerto Rico she was the daughter of the late Juan Nieves and Victoria Rodriguez. She was faithfully married to Jose Rodriguez with whom she would have celebrated 60 years of marriage on May 13th. Carmen, had an amazing power of love. She lived her entire life serving...

Zachery J. Lombardi

Zachery J. Lombardi

Mar 26, 2021

The Tragic Passing of Zachery Lombardi Zachery Lombardi was such an amazing soul and more of an individual than anyone I have ever met in my entire life. He didnt care about things that were cool” or “trendy.” He went about existence at his own pace with a seemingly endless playlist in his mind. His partner in life, Akilah, is...

Diane Trinidad

Diane Trinidad

Mar 25, 2021

Diane Trinidad, 51, of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at St Lukes Fountain Hill Hospital. Born in Bridgeport, CT, she was a daughter of the late Miguel Trinidad and Gloria (Barbosa) Trinidad. Diane was baptized in the catholic religion. She graduated from Freedom High School in Bethlehem. Diane was loving and comical. She loved watching over her...