OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
Francis J. Santoro
Nov 16, 2019
Francis “ Frank” J. Santoro, 76, of Bethlehem died Saturday, November 16, 2019 in his home with his family by his side. Born January 23, 1943 in Bethlehem he was the son of the late Mary (Tocci) and Americo Santoro. He was married to the late Dolores A. (Esterly) Santoro for 40 years until her death on December 23, 2013....
Marianne Kovacs
Nov 14, 2019
Marianne (Sheptock) Kovacs, 63, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at St. Lukes Hospice House. She was the daughter of the late Frances (Weber) and the late William Sheptock. She was the loving wife of Timothy Kovacs. Marianne was a 1975 graduate of Liberty High School in Bethlehem, PA. She worked helping people at Lehigh County...
Dorothy A. Gimbar
Nov 13, 2019
Dorothy A. Gimbar, 85, of Bethlehem passed away peacefully in her home in Andreas, PA surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Johanna (Exel) and William Sterner. She was the loving wife of the late John Gimbar. She will be lovingly remembered by her sons, Steve Sterner and his wife, Cindy, Basil Gimbar and his...
Irene A. Petraglia
Nov 12, 2019
Irene Check Petraglia, 90, of Stokesdale, NC, formerly of Bethlehem, PA, died Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital. Born in Northhampton County, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Agnes Sirocky Check. She was a member of Incarnation of the Lord and retired from Bethlehem Steel. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Mary Ellen Mack
Nov 12, 2019
Mary Ellen Mack, 83, of Buttzville, NJ, died November, 12, 2019, at Sacred Heart Senior Living. She was the loving wife of the late Kenneth Mack with whom she shared 27 years of marriage. Born in Manhattan, NY, she was a daughter of the late John and Delia (Haddigan) Clarke. Mary Ellen worked as a librarian for over 20 years...
Janice I. Pabon
Nov 12, 2019
Janice I. Pabon, 75, of Bethlehem went home to the Lord on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. She was born in Ballietsville, PA, the daughter of the late Esther (Handwerk) and Frank Lazarus. She was the loving wife to the late Ramon Pabon. They were married for 31 years until his death on April 2, 2014. Janice along with her husband...
Veronica Perkins
Nov 12, 2019
Veronica “Ronnie” Perkins, 93, of Bethlehem passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Anna (Sopko) and John Turek. She was the loving wife of the late James Perkins. Ronnie was a member of Incarnation of Our Lord Parish, formerly Ss. Cyril and Methodius. She graduated from Temple University and worked as a Registered...
Russell Hoysan
Nov 10, 2019
Russell Hoysan, Sr., 87, of Bethlehem, died on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at Phoebe Health Center. He was born in Allentown, son of the late John and Mary (Salak) Hoysan. Russell is survived by his devoted wife, Olga (Beleykanich) Hoysan. Russell proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War and later with the National Guard. He retired from...
Andrew J. Doddy
Nov 10, 2019
Andrew J. Doddy, 89, of Bethlehem passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2019. He was the son of the late Theresa (Reiser) and Andrew S. Doddy. He was the loving husband of the late Sylvia M. (Finn) Doddy. Andrew proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps. He worked in industrial engineering at the Bethlehem...
Anna M. Febert
Nov 9, 2019
Anna M. Febert, 89, of Bethlehem, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Stella (Frey) and Charles Kiefer. She was the loving wife of James F. Febert. Anna enjoyed ceramics, cooking, and baking pumpkin rolls and kiffles. She cherished her family and loved spending time with them. Taking care of her family, especially...
Raymond T. Young
Nov 8, 2019
Raymond T. Young Jr., passed unexpectedly on Friday, November 8, 2019 at his home. He was born in Bethlehem on August 30, 1952. Ray was a graduate of Moravian College. He worked at the Bethlehem Steel, Modern Concrete, and Home Star prior to retirement. Ray will be dearly missed by his wife of 45 years, Linda R. Young; daughters, Emily...
Helena L. Lopez
Nov 8, 2019
Helena “Helen” L. Lopez, 88, of Bethlehem passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Mary (Gdovin) and George Jakubco. She was the loving wife of the late Manuel A. Lopez, Jr. Helen was a 1948 graduate of Liberty High School. She worked for the U.C. Referees Office, Department of Labor and Industry and...
Elizabeth R. Warjas
Nov 7, 2019
Elizabeth R. “Liz” Warjas, 93, of Bethlehem, died Thursday, November 7, at St. Lukes Hospice House. She was the loving wife of the late Andrew E. “Doc” Warjas. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Kay (Molnar) Casciano. Liz graduated from Liberty High School in 1944 and then went on to work as a...
Colleen Lynch
Nov 7, 2019
Colleen Lynch, 59, of Bethlehem died Thursday, November 7, 2019 in her home with her family by her side. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Elizabeth (Murphy) Lynch. She was married to David Strelecki for 12 years. Colleen worked at Donegal Square in downtown Bethlehem. She loved to shop, especially in downtown Bethlehem. Colleen...
Carl M. Postupack
Nov 5, 2019
Carl Maurice Postupack, 75, of Bethlehem, died on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Bethlehem; son of the late Maurice and Julianna Chernansky Postupack. Carl was a graduate of Liberty High School. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1961. During his service he earned certifications for Telephone-Teletype Repair as well as Basic...
Dorothy L. Konkolics
Nov 5, 2019
Dorothy L. Konkolics, 88, of Bethlehem, Pa died Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at the St. Lukes VNA Hospice House in Lower Saucon Township. Born in Freemansburg, PA she was the daughter of the late Anna (Gross) and Joseph Kilpatrick. She was married to Alfred W. Konkolics for 42 years until his death on March 3, 1990. Dorothy worked and retired...
Donald Richard Metz
Nov 3, 2019
Donald Richard Metz, 77, of Bethlehem passed away on Sunday November 3, 2019 at St. Lukes Hospital in Fountain Hill. He was the husband of Barbara (Lechman) Metz of Bethlehem. They were married for 47 years on October 7th. Donald worked as a facility coordinator for the Guardian Insurance Co. and also a project coordinator for AETNA. He served his...
Mary M. Schaffer
Nov 2, 2019
Mary M. Schaffer, 82, of Bethlehem, died on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Gracedale Nursing Home. She was born September 20, 1937 in Philadelphia; daughter of the late Ernest and Martha (Romano) Wolf. Mary was the devoted wife of 62 years to James J. Schaffer of Bethlehem. Mary dedicated her life to her family and will be dearly missed by...
Regina A. Martinuzzi
Oct 31, 2019
Regina A. Martinuzzi, 91, of Whitehall, PA, formerly of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday October 31, 2019 at Fellowship Manor in Whitehall. Regina was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late August and Anne (Nolan) Concilio. She was the wife of the late Frank J. Martinuzzi. Regina was a registered nurse for 50 years retiring in 1992. She worked...
Veronica A. "Ronnie" Gerstner
Oct 28, 2019
Veronica A. “Ronnie” Gerstner, 68, of Bethlehem, lost her long battle with cancer on Monday, October 28, 2019. A visitation will be held from 7:00-9:00 p.m. on Friday, November 1, 2019 at Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Our Lady...