OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Veronica Perkins

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Richard Emery Bambu

Richard Emery Bambu

Oct 27, 2019

Richard Emery Bambu, 71, of Bethlehem, PA, passed away on October 27, 2019 at Easton Hospital. He is survived by his wife Gail (Ford) Bambu. Services will be held at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1 Luther Lane, Trumbauersville, PA 18970 on Monday, November 4, 2019 with visitation from 10:00 am to 11:00 am and a memorial service at 11:00 am...

Anna V. Kanaskie

Anna V. Kanaskie

Oct 26, 2019

Anna Valera Kanaskie, 90, of Bethlehem, formerly of Shamokin, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2019. Born in Marion Heights, PA, she was the daughter of Lorenzo (Lawrence) and Mary (Mudrick) Valera. She was the loving wife of the late Edward J. Kanaskie. Anna was a devoted member of Mother Cabrini Roman Catholic Church in Shamokin where she was a...

Dorothy R. Ezar

Dorothy R. Ezar

Oct 24, 2019

Dorothy “Dot” R. Ezar, 80, of Bethlehem passed away in her home on Thursday, October 24, 2019. The youngest of 12 children, she was the daughter of the late Bertha (Rybak) and Joseph Mihulec. She was the loving wife of Francis M. Ezar. Dot was a member of Incarnation of Our Lord Church and former member of St. Stanislaus where...

Frederick R. Halupka, Sr.

Frederick R. Halupka, Sr.

Oct 24, 2019

Frederick “Fred” R. Halupka, Sr., 82, of Bethlehem passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2019. Born September 20, 1937 he was the son of the late Mary (Olsowa) and John Halupka .He was the loving husband of Denise (Connell) Halupka. Fred proudly served his country as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army National Guard of New Jersey. He was a...

Angelyn Begovich

Angelyn Begovich

Oct 23, 2019

Angelyn Begovich, 76, of Bethlehem Township, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Mary (Zegalia) and John Begovich. Angelyn owned and operated Angelyn Hair Studio in Easton. She was a creative and successful business woman her entire life. Angelyn enjoyed painting, traveling the world, reading, politics, and in later life, nothing brought her...

Joan Y. Marshall

Joan Y. Marshall

Oct 23, 2019

Joan Y. Marshall, 83, of Bethlehem Township, died October 23, at home. She was the loving wife of the late John P. Marshall. Born in Wilson, she was a daughter of the late Gillespie and Mary (Steirer) West. Joan worked for Jim Jams making clothing for many years while taking care of her family. She spent much of her time...