OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
Alfreida "Toby" B. Diaz
Jul 5, 2019
Alfreida “Toby” B. Diaz, 88, of Bethlehem, died on Friday, July 5, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Ellamae (Robinson) and Howard E. Brown. She was the loving wife of the late Juan A. Diaz and the companion of the late Bibiano “Popi” Flores. Toby was a member of Central Assembly of God. She worked for American Can...
Ellen Anne Behr
Jul 1, 2019
Ellen Anne (Boyle) Behr, 68, of Bethlehem Township, died Monday, July 1, 2019 in her home with her family by her side. Born September 19, 1950 in Coaldale, PA she was the daughter of the late Margaret E. (Knipper) Boyle and John J.“Hinkey” Boyle. She was married to Todd Behr, her high school sweetheart, for 46 years. Ellen will be...
Glenn R. Szabo
Jun 29, 2019
Glenn Richard Szabo Sr., 71, of Bethlehem died unexpectedly on June 29, 2019 at St. Lukes University Hospital-Fountain Hill. He was born February 20, 1948 in Bethlehem, son of the late Alfred and Elizabeth (Encarnation) Szabo. He is survived by his wife of nearly 30 years, Michaela (Rodriguez) Szabo. Glenn worked for MOPAC for many years and later took a...
Walter R. Beck
Jun 28, 2019
Wally “Sonny” Beck, Jr., 80 of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Friday June 28, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Bethlehem, the son of the late Walter and Harriet (Ritter) Beck Sr. Wally was the husband of Ann (Schimmel) Beck. They would have been married for 36 years this coming August. Wally worked...
Debra L. Neidert
Jun 27, 2019
Debra L. Neidert, 61, of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Gordon and Charlotte (Schmidt) Vollman. She was the wife of James G. Neidert, they were married for 29 years. Debra was employed by Manor Care, Bethlehem, where she was CNA for over 30 years. She will be...
Raymond B. Lipsky
Jun 27, 2019
Raymond B. Lipsky, 80, of Bethlehem, passed away on June 27, 2019, in his home surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Lipsky, who celebrated 50 wonderful years of marriage with him last year. Ray was born in Bethlehem on September 2, 1938, to the late Agnes and Henry Lipsky. Ray was a graduate of Bethlehem High...
James E. Lechman
Jun 25, 2019
James E. Lechman, 77, of Bethlehem Township, died on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Fountain Hill on May 7, 1942; son of the late John and Anna M. (Helmecy) Lechman. James was the devoted husband to the late JudyAnn L. (Davis) Lechman. James will be lovingly remembered for his kind heart, his...
Keith M. Szutar
Jun 25, 2019
Keith M. Szutar, 61, of Bethlehem, died on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. He was born November 12, 1957, the son of Frank Andrew and Frances Elaine (Loeffler) Szutar. Keith lived his whole life according to Gods mandate without complaint. He will be dearly missed by his parents; sister, Colleen Heimbach and her husband, Thomas of Bethlehem; and brothers, Patrick Szutar...
Robert J. Reichl
Jun 24, 2019
Robert “Bob” J. Reichl, 86, of Lower Saucon Township, died in his home on June 24, 2019. He was the son of the late Stella (Obran) and John Reichl, and the devoted husband of Suzanne M. (ODonnell) Reichl for 44 years. He is a graduate of Allentown High School Class of 1950 and proudly served his country as a member...
Linda S. Rupell
Jun 23, 2019
Linda S. (Manescu) Rupell, 76, of Bethlehem, died on Sunday, June 23, 2019. She was born in Bethlehem; daughter of the late Stephen and Johanna (Kern) Manescu. Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Jack E. Rupell, Sr. Linda was a graduate of Liberty High School. She dedicated her life to her family and will be dearly missed by...
Rose J. Facchiano
Jun 22, 2019
Rose J. Facchiano, 96, of Bethlehem, died on Saturday, June 22, 2019. She was the wife of the late Peter D. Facchiano who died November 10, 2009. Rose was born in Bethlehem and was the daughter of the late Vincent and Josephine (Parenti) Bove. Rose was a machine operator for 11 years at Nielsens Garment Mill in Allentown before retiring...
Mary S. Hudak
Jun 22, 2019
Mary S. Hudak, 97, of Bethlehem died peacefully on Saturday, June 22, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Eva (Tippek) and Michael Semow and raised by the late Dionizy and Efrosinia Holoviak. She was the loving wife of the late Stephen E. Hudak, Sr. Mary proudly served her country in the Womens Army Corps where she supervised the...
Consuelo G. Strohl
Jun 20, 2019
Consuelo G. Strohl, 94, of Macungie entered into eternal peace June 20, 2019 at Lehigh Commons. Consuelo was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 69 years, Edwin V. Strohl and her parents, Francisco and Olivideo (Moran) Guerra and stepmother, Loretta Guerra. Connie retired from Bethlehem Steel as a secretary and translator for the Mining Department. She was active...
Maryellen Prior
Jun 19, 2019
Maryellen Prior, 85, of Easton, passed away on Wednesday June 19, 2019 at the Easton Home. She was born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Milard and Helen (Sperr) Marshall. She was the wife of the late Joseph Prior. Maryellen enjoyed spending time with her family and going to the shore. She will be lovingly remembered by her son, Kevin...
Veronica A. Hafner
Jun 17, 2019
Veronica Ann “Ronnie” Hafner, 85, of Salisbury Twp., passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019. She was born on September 14, 1933, in Allentown, a daughter of the late Arthur Barber and Marguerite (Byrne) Barber Brenner. She was the wife of the late Karl “Bud” Hafner, they were married for 53 years. Ronnie was a graduate of Central Catholic High...
Anna M. Herman
Jun 16, 2019
Anna M. Herman, 92, of Hellertown, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at Holy Family Manor. Born in Lower Saucon, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Ciszczon) Rasich. She was the loving wife of the late Harry C. Herman, they were married for 68 years. Anna worked as a seamstress for the Schobel Brothers Tie...
Mary Ann Long
Jun 15, 2019
Mary Ann Long, 82, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Saturday June 15, 2019 at Fellowship Community in Whitehall, PA. She was born in Dupont, PA, the daughter of the late John and Mary (Huda) Kereczman. She was the wife of the late Elton T. Long. Mary Ann worked as a secretary for Bethlehem Steel and Magistrate Romig. She will...
Jason P. Bradley
Jun 14, 2019
Jason P. Bradley, 49, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Friday June 14, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Bethlehem, the son of Ronald and Sally (Wagner) Bradley of Bethlehem, PA. He was the husband of Ruth ( Rosado ) Bradley. Jason graduated from Liberty High School and also received an associates degree in electronics from Lincoln Tech....
Frank Anthony Donnangelo
Jun 14, 2019
Frank Anthony Donnangelo, 89, of Bethlehem, passed away Friday, June 14, 2019. He was born in Bethlehem, son of the late Frank and Lucrezia (Mollo) Donnangelo. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years Marie Cecelia (Becker) Donnangelo. Frank will be remembered for his unwavering kindness. Frank proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War. He...
Maria Cristina Santana
Jun 12, 2019
Maria Cristina Santana, age 92, of Bethlehem, PA went home to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday June 12, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of Ruben Santana, who preceded her in death in 2006. Her life consisted of caring for family, her faith in Jesus Christ and her service to her church. She...