OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Martin John Szabo

Martin John Szabo

Nov 27, 2020

Martin J. (Marty) Szabo, 85, of Bethlehem Twp., passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Martin and Theresa (Bennish) Szabo and husband of Juanita (Baron) Szabo of Bethlehem Twp. The couple was married 66 years on November 1st. He worked as a heavy-duty diesel mechanic retiring from Bethlehem Steel. He...

Dorothy Canzano

Dorothy Canzano

Nov 23, 2020

The passing of Dorothy Mykityshyn Canzano at age 90 on November 23, 2020 is marked by a celebration of her long life. Born in Jersey City, it was her love of dancing that led to meeting and eventually marrying her husband, Anthony Canzano. A marriage of 65 years (and having 5 children) resulted in many great memories. Dorothy was witness...

Jennie M Green

Jennie M Green

Nov 23, 2020

Jennie M. Green, 97, of Bethlehem, died on November 23, 2020. She was born and raised in Fountain Hill, the daughter of the late Michael and Antoinette (DeCrosta) Cotugno. Jennie was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Green. Jennie was a talented ice dancer and a member of the Penguin Club of the Albeth Ice Skating Rink. She...

Alex Pinczok

Alex Pinczok

Nov 22, 2020

Alex Pinczok, 92, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020. He was the son of the late Anna (Gurey) and Alex Pinczok. He was the loving husband of the late Dolores (Pluski) Pinczok whom he selflessly and lovingly took care of before her passing. Alex proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was a gunner...

Kathleen Caragher

Kathleen Caragher

Nov 21, 2020

Kathleen Caragher, 65, of Bethlehem Township died Saturday, November 21, 2020 in her home with her family by her side. Born in Bedford, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Patricia (Kilelee) and Peter A. Caragher, Jr. She was married to Richard Cacciatore with whom she celebrated 37 years of marriage on November 12th. Kathleen was a teacher at...

Alejandro Lopez

Alejandro Lopez

Nov 20, 2020

Alejandro Lopez, 55, of Bethlehem passed away on Monday, November 20, 2020. Born on September 25, 1965 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of Ismael Lopez and the late Adriana Domenech Alejandro enjoyed drawing, painting figurines, comic books, war games, skydiving and playing video games with his son. He will be dearly missed by all those who knew and...

Catherine E. Ashburner

Catherine E. Ashburner

Nov 20, 2020

Catherine E. Ashburner, 67, of Bethlehem passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020. Born on April 13, 1953 in Jacksonville, FL, she was the daughter of Blanche E. (Borger) and the late Robert F. Ashburner, Sr. Cathy enjoyed bowling and being on her computer with her friends. She will be lovingly remembered by her mother, Blanche E. Ashburner; brother, Robert...

Sylvia J. Spirk

Sylvia J. Spirk

Nov 13, 2020

Sylvia J. Spirk died peacefully at her home of more than 63 years on Friday, November 13, 2020. Born December 23, 1926 in Fountain Hill, PA to the late Anthony and Amelia (DiMeglio) Iasiello. She was the wife of Bernard R. Spirk, Sr. for 69 years, married July 7, 1951. Sylvia and Bernie were 1945 graduates of Fountain Hill High...

Susan C. Tutolo

Susan C. Tutolo

Nov 13, 2020

Susan C. Tutolo, 68, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Friday November 13, 2020 at her home. She was born in Easton, the daughter of the late Charles and Catherine Rutan. She was the wife of the late Michael D. Tutolo. She was a member of the Lehigh Valley Grace Brethren Church in Bethlehem. She will be lovingly remembered by...

John T. Sutton

John T. Sutton

Nov 12, 2020

John T. Sutton, 62, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Thursday November 12, 2020 at St. Lukes Hospital in Fountain Hill, PA. He was the son of Robert and Marjorie (Moloney) Sutton of Coopersburg, PA He was the husband of Regina “Gina” (Gortat) Sutton. They celebrated 22 years of marriage this past April 24th. John was the owner and operator...

Shirley Ann Ackerman

Shirley Ann Ackerman

Nov 10, 2020

Shirley Ann Ackerman, 74, of Bethlehem Township, died Tuesday, November 10, 2020 in her home. Born in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Louise (Poppo) and Joseph Melin. She was married to Nicholas R. Ackerman with whom she celebrated 52 years of Marriage this past September 7th. Shirley was a 1964 graduate of Liberty High School. Prior to...

Zilda Guerra

Zilda Guerra

Nov 10, 2020

It gives me great sadness to announce that my mom, Zilda F. Guerra, age 97, passed onto the afterlife on November 10, 2020. Zilda was born March 28, 1923 in Bethlehem, PA. She was the last surviving child out of 10, born to the late Manuel and Hilda Gonsalves. She started to work in the garment district at the age...

Elizabeth Frances Martucci

Elizabeth Frances Martucci

Nov 9, 2020

Elizabeth Frances Martucci, 87, of Bethlehem, passed unexpectedly at home on November 9, 2020. She was born November 3, 1933; daughter of the late Leroy and Mary (Krowitz) Childs. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband Ned Nick Martucci. Elizabeth will be lovingly remembered as a caring, loving, and generous woman who lived life with great emotion. She enjoyed...

Wayne Anthony Maura

Wayne Anthony Maura

Nov 9, 2020

Wayne Anthony Maura, 66, of Bethlehem, died unexpectedly on Monday, November 9, 2020. He was born May 20, 1954; son of the late Isabel C. (Fuoco) Maura and the late Joseph J. Maura Sr., Sr. Magisterial District Judge. Wayne is survived by his wife Kathleen (Kranyecz) Maura. Wayne served as a Pennsylvania Magisterial District Judge of Lehigh County since 2005....

William T. Badger, Sr.

William T. Badger, Sr.

Nov 9, 2020

William T. Badger, Sr., 79, passed away in his home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, November 9, 2020. Born in Los Angeles, CA, he was the son of the late Mary (Rush) and Austin Badger. He was the loving husband of Maria E. (Gonzalez) Badger. Bill graduated from Easton High School class of 1958. He proudly served his...

Jenaro Huertas

Jenaro Huertas

Nov 7, 2020

Jenaro Huertas, 83, of Bethlehem, passed away in his home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, November 7, 2020. He was born in Patillas, Puerto Rico; son of the late Francisca (Barbosa) and Antonio Huertas. Jenaro was the beloved husband of 57 years to the late Priscilla L. (Diaz) Huertas. Jenaro was a florist for Jamanns Flower Shop for...

Margaret Deak

Margaret Deak

Nov 7, 2020

Margaret “Meg” Deak, MCAT, LPC, 72, of Allentown died unexpectedly, Saturday, November 7, 2020 in her home. Born in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Margaret (Reagan) and Alexander Deak. Meg was the owner, operator, and counselor of Life Rhythms. Prior to starting her own counseling business she worked as a counselor for Valley Youth House in Easton,...

Mary Frances Zettlemoyer

Mary Frances Zettlemoyer

Nov 7, 2020

Mary Frances (Guidon) Zettlemoyer, 63, of Bethlehem Township, PA passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at St. Lukes Brian D. Perin Hospice House following a brief illness. She was born in Bethlehem, PA on September 20, 1957. Mary Frances is survived by her mother and adoptive father, Bernadine A. and Joseph P. Lagana, daughter, Nicole Elizabeth Zettlemoyer, three grandsons,...

Carmen I. Correa

Carmen I. Correa

Nov 3, 2020

Carmen Correa, 56, of Bethlehem, died Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at St. Lukes Hospital-Fountain Hill Campus. Born in Bethlehem she was the daughter of Maria (Navarro) Correa and the late Jose Enrique Correa. Carmen worked at Lehigh University as the payroll coordinator for 37 years. She was a member of Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall in Bethlehem. Carmen was an avid...

Marianne C. Williams

Marianne C. Williams

Nov 3, 2020

At Christmas time, Mariannes house was taken over by angels - on the tree, on tables, goblets, and towels, and really any available surface. Full of kindness and empathy, Marianne always loved angels. Everyone who knew her, no matter their faith, could easily be convinced that angels exist here on earth. If anyone exemplified an angel, it was Marianne. Marianne...