Funeral Home Obituaries in Bethlehem, PA
Obituaries act as quiet reminders of the finite nature of our lives. Yet, for those who have recently experienced the death of a family member or friend, an obituary means so much more. It is a bittersweet reminder of all we've lost, but it can also help us to remember all we enjoyed while they were alive. If you have recently lost someone you love, we hope that you will accept our condolences.
Below is a listing of all of our local Bethlehem area obituaries and death notices. Both our current services and past services are available for friends and family to revisit and reflect on the memories of your loved one. Each of the local obituaries comes with an interactive online memorial. Within each memorial is the obituary/death notice of the deceased, a space to leave messages of condolence, a section to share photos and videos, a store to purchase funeral flowers and so much more.
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John Laguna Bethlehem, PA
John N. Laguna, 74, of Bethlehem, passed away on April 14, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital, Anderson Campus. Born on April 30, 1949, in the Bronx, NY, to his late parents Juan Laguna and Concepcion (Collazo) Quinto, John was a beacon of wisdom and kindness in the lives of all who knew him.
John's journey through life was marked by a steadfast commitment to education and service. A proud graduate of Cardinal Spellman High School, he went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from...
John N. Laguna, 74, of Bethlehem, passed away on April 14, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital, Anderson Campus. Born on April 30, 1949, in the Bronx, NY, to his late parents Juan Laguna and...
Annamarie Fehr Bethlehem, PA
Annamarie (Almer) Fehr, 82, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2024, while in the care of Country Meadows, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 22, 1941, in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Pius and Mabel (Sorge) Almer. Annamarie's life was a tapestry of warm memories and enduring relationships, woven with the threads of love she shared with her late beloved husband, James P. Fehr, her daughters, grandchildren, and the many lives she touched.
Annamarie was a...
Annamarie (Almer) Fehr, 82, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2024, while in the care of Country Meadows, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 22, 1941, in Allentown, she was a daughter...
Betty Cope Bethlehem, PA
Betty J. (Ruth) Cope, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2024, at the age of 95, while in the care of Northampton Post-Acute. Born on January 27, 1929, she was the beloved daughter of the late George and Helen (Dany) Ruth.
She was a loving sister to her 13 siblings, all of whom predeceased her. Betty's heart found its match in her late husband, Edwin Cope, with whom she shared a lifetime of memories and unwavering companionship.
Her spirit lives on...
Betty J. (Ruth) Cope, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2024, at the age of 95, while in the care of Northampton Post-Acute. Born on January 27, 1929, she was the beloved daughter...
John J. Kachmar, Jr. Bethlehem, PA
John J. Kachmar, Jr. born on February 26, 1948, in Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2024, in his hometown of Bethlehem. He was a dedicated public servant, decorated veteran, and beloved family man. He will be remembered for his unwavering commitment to his community, his country, and his loved ones.
John grew-up in Bethlehem where he started his life of service attending St Annes Church and becoming an Eagle Scout in Post 6 where he made many life-long friends. John...
John J. Kachmar, Jr. born on February 26, 1948, in Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2024, in his hometown of Bethlehem. He was a dedicated public servant, decorated veteran, and...
Elaine Hope Crockett Bethlehem, PA
Elaine Hope (Silfies) Crockett passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on April 9, 2024, at the age of 96. Born on October 18, 1927, in Bethlehem, she was the cherished daughter of the late Raymond and Ida (Keck) Silfies and the beloved wife of the late John C. Crockett.
She was a graduate of Liberty High School, where she formed lifelong friendships and a strong sense of community. Elaine's professional life included dedicated service at Hallmark.
A...
Elaine Hope (Silfies) Crockett passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on April 9, 2024, at the age of 96. Born on October 18, 1927, in Bethlehem, she was the cherished daughter of...
Lucy Policelli Bethlehem, PA
Lucy C. Policelli, 97, of Bethlehem died Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Bethlehem South Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Bangor, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Rose (Carrescia) Confalone. After graduation from Bangor High School, she was a payroll clerk working in the garmet industry in the Lehigh Valley for many years. She retired after 30 years as a bookkeeper at the former Debbi-Sue Fashions, Bethlehem. She was a former member of the First...
Lucy C. Policelli, 97, of Bethlehem died Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Bethlehem South Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Bangor, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Rose...
Rev. Helmut Kaffine Bethlehem, PA
Helmut was born in 1930 in Reading PA and raised in Philadelphia where he graduated from Central High School in 1948. He graduated from Muhlenberg College in 1953 and from the Philadelphia Lutheran Seminary in 1956. In 1955 he married Frances Runge of Kenhorst PA.
Beginning in 1956 he served six years as Pastor of Christ Lutheran Church Freemansburg PA. During that time, he guided the congregation through a major building renovation.
In 1962 he was called to St....
Helmut was born in 1930 in Reading PA and raised in Philadelphia where he graduated from Central High School in 1948. He graduated from Muhlenberg College in 1953 and from the Philadelphia...
Dorothy Smith Bethlehem, PA
Dorothy Hilda Smith, 89, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2024. Born on June 11, 1934, in Baltimore, MD, she was the cherished daughter of the late John and Helen (Siminski) Engle.
Dorothy was the beloved wife of the late Raymond Smith, and together they raised a family of loving children: Gregory Smith, Linda Gonzalez and her husband Jose, Frank Smith and his wife Theresa, Kathy Myers and her husband Sherman, and Sharon Smith. The joy of her life also included her adoring, 12...
Dorothy Hilda Smith, 89, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2024. Born on June 11, 1934, in Baltimore, MD, she was the cherished daughter of the late John and Helen (Siminski) Engle.
Dorothy was...
Stuart Gerber Bethlehem, PA formerly of Springfield and Longmeadow MA
Stuart M. Gerber, 74, of Bethlehem, PA formerly of Springfield and Longmeadow passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Born in Portland, ME on May 18, 1949 he was the son of the late Nathan and Esther (Cohen) Gerber.
Stuart attended Technical High School and was a graduate of Western New England College. He obtained his teaching certification from American International College. Stuart was a lifelong teacher in the Springfield School System and also...
Stuart M. Gerber, 74, of Bethlehem, PA formerly of Springfield and Longmeadow passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Born in Portland, ME on May 18, 1949 he was the...
Dr. Bruce Bell Bethlehem, PA
Dr. Bruce A. Bell, 57, of Bethlehem, passed away, after bravely fighting leukemia, peacefully on April 2, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 10, 1966, in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, Bruce was a man of exceptional intellect and kindness, whose life was marked by his dedication to his family, his profession, and his passions.
An alumnus of the University of Pennsylvania, Bruce's academic journey was both diverse and distinguished. He graduated from...
Dr. Bruce A. Bell, 57, of Bethlehem, passed away, after bravely fighting leukemia, peacefully on April 2, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 10, 1966, in Elkins...
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