OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Robert A. Antolick

Robert A. Antolick

Dec 25, 2020

Robert A. Antolick, 64, of Bethlehem died Friday, December 25, 2020. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Arlene M. (Kelemen) and Robert W. Antolick. Robert was a graduate of Liberty High school, where he played football and wrestled. He worked for Victaulic in Easton. In his spare time Robert enjoyed fishing and hunting. He is survived...

Lonnie Kenneth Coney

Lonnie Kenneth Coney

Dec 25, 2020

Lonnie Kenneth Coney, 45, of Coplay, passed away on Friday, December 25th 2020 at Cedar Crest Hospital in Allentown. Born in Newark New Jersey, he was a son of Kenneth Lucas and Natalie Coney. He graduated from West Orange High School where he was an accomplished athlete. He played tailback and also excelled in track and field. Lonnie loved to...

Mary A. Lucas

Mary A. Lucas

Dec 24, 2020

Our beloved Aunt Mary, 101 years of age, decided on Thursday, December 24, to wish our Lord a Happy Birthday in person. Mary peacefully slipped away and began her journey home, reuniting with her family in Heaven. Born November 5, 1919 on the Southside of Bethlehem, she was the second of 5 children born to Martin and Julia (Skrilic) Resetar....

Amy M. Nesheiwat

Amy M. Nesheiwat

Dec 23, 2020

Amy M. Nesheiwat, 74, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Wednesday December 23, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Campus. She was born in Amman, Jordan, the daughter of the late Khalik and Jalileh Nesheiwat. Amy worked for many years as a telecommunications manager. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Jennifer Russell and husband Douglas, sisters, Josephine...

Helen M. Sacarakis

Helen M. Sacarakis

Dec 23, 2020

Helen M. Sacarakis of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Wednesday December 23, 2020 at Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem, PA. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Sophie (Krajnak) Dutko. She was the wife of the late Anthony Sacarakis. Helen was a member of Incarnation of Our Lord Parish. She will be lovingly remembered by several nieces &...

Harold A. Barwick, Jr.

Harold A. Barwick, Jr.

Dec 21, 2020

Harold A. Barwick, Jr., 87, of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020. Born August 5, 1933, in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Harold and Dorothy (Kester) Barwick. Harold was the beloved husband of the late Justine “Judy” Barwick. They were married for 64 years. Harold was a graduate of Liberty High School where he played...

Ann T. Mesko

Ann T. Mesko

Dec 21, 2020

Ann T. Mesko of Bethlehem Township, PA passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 at Whitehall Manor in Whitehall, PA. She was the daughter of the late Louis and Amelia (Motus) Polak. She was the wife of the late Stephen L. Mesko. Ann was a founding member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. She will be fondly remembered...

Herminio Bonilla

Herminio Bonilla

Dec 21, 2020

Herminio Bonilla, 78, of Bethlehem, died on December 21, 2020. He was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico; son of the late Marcelina Rivera, and Jose Bonilla. Herminio is survived by his loving wife, Delia (Hernandez) Bonilla. Herminio will be remembered for his courageous fight during the Covid-19 Pandemic, in which he kept strong in faith, knowing that his life was...

Audrey S. Michalerya

Audrey S. Michalerya

Dec 21, 2020

Audrey S. Michalerya, 88, of Bethlehem Township, died on December 21, 2020 at her home. She was born September 15, 1932 in Hellertown, PA; daughter of the late Sebastian and Margaret (Vetrosky) Schmidt. Audrey was preceded in death by her husband of over 62 years, Nicholas Michalerya. Audrey and Nicholas loved Polkas, dancing, and going to the casino together. Audrey...

Albert B. Cech

Albert B. Cech

Dec 21, 2020

Albert B. Cech, 89, of Bethlehem, died Monday, December 21, 2020 at St. Lukes Hospital, Anderson Campus. Born in Bethlehem he was the son of the late Matilda (Demjan) and Matthew Cech. He was married to Josephine (Dalint) Cech with whom he celebrated 64 years of marriage this past June 22nd. Albert was a 1949 graduate of Bethlehem High School....

Michael John Conway

Michael John Conway

Dec 20, 2020

Dear friends, During this Blessed Christmas season may God grant peace, love, health and comfort to all of our beloved friends near and far. Michael would love you to “Google It Up” and share in one of his Christmas joys. http://smarturl.it/LittleDrummerBoyLive With love and gratitude, Mike and Jud In Loving Memory of Michael John Conway Michael John Conway, 66, formerly...

Michael P. Dalton

Michael P. Dalton

Dec 20, 2020

Michael P. Dalton, 91, of Bethlehem passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020. Born on December 19, 1929, he was the son of the late Rita Margaret (Walsh) and Christopher Dalton. He was the loving husband of Dorothy V. (Wrecsics) Dalton. Mike proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. He graduated from Moravian College and...

Christopher J. Palenchar

Christopher J. Palenchar

Dec 19, 2020

Christopher J. Palenchar, 56, of Bethlehem died Saturday, December 19, 2020 at St. Lukes Hospital, Fountain Hill Campus. Born in Bethlehem he was the son of Bonita “Bonnie” (Makovsky) and Richard T. Palenchar. He was the devoted husband to Mark L. Huston. Chris was a larger than life man who enjoyed traveling, going to the beach or pool, going on...

Sister M. Carolyn Mitrichka,

Sister M. Carolyn Mitrichka,

Dec 19, 2020

Sister M. Carolyn (Elizabeth) Mitrichka, a member of the School Sisters of St. Francis, died on December 19, 2020, at Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem, Pa. She was 90 and in her 72nd year of religious life. Sister entered the community in 1944 from Sacred Heart Church in Carteret, N.J. in the Diocese of Trenton. She professed her first vows...

Edward M. Dugan

Edward M. Dugan

Dec 18, 2020

Edward “Ebby” Michael Dugan, loving father of three daughters, left this earth on Friday, December 18, 2020. Edward was born in Bethlehem, PA the son of the late Anna (Sabota) and Edward Dugan. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1966 and remained devout in his faith throughout his life. Ed left his hometown to attend college at Youngstown...

Margaret E. Yenca

Margaret E. Yenca

Dec 18, 2020

Margaret E. Yenca, 89, of Bethlehem passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Sarah (Adams) and James Lawrence. She was the loving wife of the late William A. Yenca, Sr. Margaret worked at Donegan Elementary School for 27 years as a teachers aide. She enjoyed baking with her husband, especially kiffles for the...

Maria M. Lebron

Maria M. Lebron

Dec 18, 2020

Maria M. Lebron, 85, of Nazareth, formerly of Deltona, FL passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020. Born on October 9, 1935 in Arroyo, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Maximina Cora and Mateo Lebron. She was the loving wife of the late Braulio Rios Feliciano. Maria enjoyed sewing and crocheting. She will be lovingly remembered by...

Evelyn Rivera

Evelyn Rivera

Dec 18, 2020

Evelyn Rivera, 73, of Bethlehem died on Friday, December 18, 2020. Born on September 21, 1947 in Arroyo, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Maria V. (Santiago) and Gervasio Rivera. Evelyn was always looking to help her community any way she could. She was president of the Puerto Rican Beneficial Society for 8 years. She enjoyed dancing...

Kathleen A. D'Amico

Kathleen A. D'Amico

Dec 17, 2020

Kathleen A. (Milisits) DAmico, 70 died On December 17, 2020. She had worked at Durkee Foods for 20 years until plant closing and retired from Crayola after 17 years of service. Survived by son John Milisits and guardian child Joziah Bennett Buskirk. Her surviving siblings are Mrs William Judd of N.C., Mr Ronald Milisits of Bethlehem, Jean Sanchez of Palmer...

Julius A Martens, Jr.

Julius A Martens, Jr.

Dec 16, 2020

Julius A. Martens, Jr., 77, of Bethlehem died on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. He was born on May 11, 1943, the son of the late Muriel (Heenan) and Julius A. Martens, Sr. He was the loving husband of Judy A. (Ritter) Martens. Julius was a graduate of Fountain Hill High School class of 1961 and Moravian College class of 1965....