OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas
Rita M. Ehret
May 8, 2025
Rita M. Ehret, 76, of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Born on July 29, 1948, the daughter of the late Eva C. (Muschlitz) and John Hines. She was the loving wife of the late George H. Ehret, Jr.
Rita worked for many years at Weight Watchers. She enjoyed trips to the casino and playing Pinochle. Her family was...
Errol S. Jacobs
May 6, 2025
Errol S. Jacobs, 67, of Wind Gap, PA, formerly of New York, passed away unexpectedly in his home on May 6, 2025. Born in Brooklyn, NY on May 11, 1957, he was the son of Marcia and the late Edward Jacobs. He was the husband of Debra Jacobs.
Errol worked as an auto mechanic for many years before his retirement. He...
Susan Fliszar
May 5, 2025
Susan (Little) Fliszar, 64, of Bethlehem, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 5, 2025 at her home.
Born in Bethlehem on August 17, 1960, she was the daughter of the late William and Elaine (Weiss) Little.
Sue graduated from Liberty High School and worked at Pennsylvania Metallurgical Inc., and Vacu Braze for many years before becoming a caretaker for Millbrook HomeCare. She...
Joseph G. Billy
May 5, 2025
Joseph George Billy, 67, of Bethlehem passed away in his home on Monday, May 5, 2025. Born on September 7, 1957, he was the son of the late Mary Anne (Sefranek) and James Billy.
Joe graduated from West Chester University with a bachelor's degree in music. He honorably served his country in the United States Navy from 1980 - 1986 as...
Magdalene Kovacs
May 2, 2025
Magdalene A. "Maggie" Kovacs, 90, of Bethlehem Township, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday, May 2, 2025.
Born on July 21, 1934, in Hellertown, she was the daughter of the late Andrew S. and Theresa (Reiser) Doddy.
A homemaker by profession, Maggie found joy in creating a loving and nurturing environment for her family. She was known...
Charles H. Seyfried
May 1, 2025
Charles H. "Charlie" Seyfried, 75, of Bethlehem passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Born on August 28, 1949, he was the son of the late Arlene E. (Keener) and Floyed E. Seyfried. He was the loving and devoted husband of Marianne D. (Nicholas) Seyfried.
Charles graduated from Liberty High School Class of 1968. He worked for the Bethlehem Housing Authority...
Teresa Epinger
Apr 29, 2025
Teresa Lucia Epinger, 96, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Born in Bethlehem, Teresa was the daughter of Natale ("Christy Lewis") Lucia and Mary Ciliberti. Her stepmother since she was 16 was Louise DeBellis Lucia. Her beloved husband, Frank passed away in 2004. They shared over fifty wonderful years of marriage in the same house on...
Ronald Svetecz
Apr 28, 2025
Ronald Svetecz, 73, of Bethlehem passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025 at Gracedale Nursing Home. Born on June 26, 1951, he was the son of the late Gladys A. (Nichol) and Frank Svetecz. He was the loving husband of Ruthann M. (George) Svetecz.
Ron was a wonderful husband and father who embraced life to the fullest. He loved cruising, especially...
Patrick O'Fallon
Apr 27, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patrick Douglas O'Fallon Jr., of Palmer Township, who left us unexpectedly on April 27, 2025, at the age of 55. Born in Walson Army Hospital at Fort Dix, New Jersey, on January 13, 1970, Patrick touched the lives of those around him with his warm spirit and intelligence.
Patrick was...
Paul Enright, Sr.
Apr 27, 2025
Paul J. Enright Sr., 92, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Sunday April 27, 2025, at his home.
He was born in Fountain Hill, PA, the son of the late Edward and Blanche (Reinhard) Enright and predeceased by his brother Edward and sisters Barbara, Delores, and Miriam. He was the husband of the late Bernice E. (Wirth) Enright.
Paul worked as a...
Charles Gawlick
Apr 27, 2025
Charles H. Gawlick, 86, of Whitehall, formerly of Shady Acres, Cheektowaga, NY passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Fellowship Manor, Whitehall. He was born in Wilkes-Barre on May 22, 1938 to the late Leon and Mary (Drugotch) Gawlick. Charles worked as a dedicated truck driver for American Brass, Buffalo, NY for many years until retiring. Charles was not only...
Jeanette Kozo
Apr 25, 2025
Jeanette Filo Kozo, 87, of Bethlehem, passed away at her home on April 25, 2025. She was the wife of Robert "Bob" J. Kozo. Jeanette was born in Bethlehem on January 17, 1938 to late Anthony N. and Anna (Iampietro) Filo. She was a 1956 graduate of Liberty High School where she was a cheerleader. Jeanette worked for the former...
Ramon Luis Rivas Ruiz
Apr 22, 2025
In Loving Memory of Ramon Luis Rivas Ruiz
April 13, 1944 - April 22, 2025
Ramon Luis Rivas Ruiz, 81, of Allentown, PA, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025.
Born on April 13, 1944, in Patillas, Puerto Rico, Ramon was the son of the late Aquedo Rivas and Paulina (Ruiz) Rivas. He brought with him the strength and vibrant spirit of his...
Nancy Schreck
Apr 22, 2025
Nancy B. Schreck, 83, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospice, holding her granddaughter's hand.
Born on July 20, 1941, in Reading PA she was the daughter of William D. Ritz and Florence E. (Ache) Ritz. She will be remembered for her fierce independence, sense of humor, her contagious smile and her love for food.
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Geraldine Gillespie
Apr 22, 2025
Geraldine "Gerry", "GG" Gillespie, 87, of Lower Saucon Twp., passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at LifePath. She was born in Easton on October 17, 1937 to the late Henry F. and Wanda J. (Ruggerio) Strazewski.
Geraldine will be remembered for the love and warmth she shared with her friends and family at LifePath. Geraldine brought so much...
Stanley A. Szymanski
Apr 18, 2025
Stanley A. Szymanski of Bath, PA (previously Matawan, NJ) passed away from complications due to pneumonia on April 18th, 2025. He was surrounded by family and friends.
Stanley Szymanski was born April 23, 1940 in New Brunswick, NJ. He was the youngest of three children and is predeceased by his two sisters, Helen Wisely and Lorraine Romatowski. He played football and...
Nicholas Begovich
Apr 18, 2025
Nicholas Joseph Begovich, 91, of Hanover Township, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025, at Moravian Village.
Born on July 12, 1933, in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late John Naletilic and Mary (Zegalia) Begovich.
Nicholas served our country in the United States Air Force---the military is where he learned the skills to become an electronic technician, and this would...
Kenneth R. DiMenichi
Apr 17, 2025
Kenneth R. DiMenichi, 99, of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Born on September 12, 1925, in Bethlehem, PA, he was the son of the late Isadore and Edna (Minnich) DiMenichi.
Kenneth was a man of integrity, intelligence, and generosity. He was a respected craftsman, known for his ingenuity and ability to fix anything. Kenneth was the proud owner...
Lemuel Bernard Wilson
Apr 16, 2025
Lemuel Bernard Wilson (referred to as Bernard), 70, of Bethlehem passed away at home on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Born on January 6, 1955, in Jersey City, NJ to the late Elizabeth (Oglesby) Wilson and Lemuel S. Wilson. He was the loving husband of Diane (Dixon) Wilson.
Bernard graduated from Lincoln High School in Jersey City, NJ in 1973. He attended...
Wash Telepchak, Jr.
Apr 15, 2025
Wash Telepchak, Jr, 95, of Bethlehem Township passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill. He was the husband of Patricia (Keretz) Brandstetter and the late Helen (Yaworsky) Telepchak who died April 2, 2011. Wash was born in Nesquehoning on May 9, 1929 to the late Wash, Sr. and Anna (Rohal) Telepchak. He served our country...