OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Hellertown, Pennsburg, & Surrounding Areas

John S. Smith

John S. Smith

Nov 10, 2025

John S. Smith, 93, of Ambler, passed away on November 10, 2025. Born in Saint Joe, Indiana, he was the son of the late John A. and Betty (Hadrick) Smith. John was the beloved husband of the late Carolyn Mae (Stanton) Smith. He was formerly from Flourtown, Pa, where he worked for the Springfield School District and was a volunteer firefighter...

Elizabeth Mary Lipari

Elizabeth Mary Lipari

Nov 10, 2025

Elizabeth Mary (Arata) Lipari, aka Grand-Mom, was born in Passaic, N.J on January 26,1934, to the late John and Angela Arata of Vineland, NJ. She passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on November 10th.

Elizabeth leaves a legacy of family and love behind. She is survived by her four children John Lipari (Kelly), David Lipari (Julie), Susan Shannahan (Chris)...

Judith Lee Oberholtzer

Judith Lee Oberholtzer

Nov 8, 2025

Judith Lee Oberholtzer (née Cashatt), 93, wife of the late Harold Oberholtzer, passed away peacefully on November 8th, 2025, going home to be with her Lord. She was the daughter of the late Howard and Idella (Schoelkopf) Cashatt.

Born on October 5, 1932, in High Point, North Carolina, Judith graduated from East Greenville High School in 1950. She was employed by...

Petro Soroka

Petro Soroka

Nov 5, 2025

In Loving Memory of Petro Hnatovych Soroka (1943-2025)



It is with deep love and gratitude that we celebrate the life of Petro Hnatovych Soroka, who passed away peacefully in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, at the home of his daughter Mariya, surrounded by his family and loved ones.

Born on August 25, 1943, in Zhukiv, Slavuta District, Khmelnytskyi Region, Ukraine, Petro's...

Natalie Bonett

Natalie Bonett

Nov 4, 2025

Natalie Janice Bonett, 77, of Palm, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Max and Mary Elizabeth (Freimuth) Abrams. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 56 years: Eugene R. "Gene" Bonett. She was a graduate of Olney High School in Philadelphia.

Natalie was a homemaker for many years and...

Charles Bartolet, Jr.

Charles Bartolet, Jr.

Nov 4, 2025

Charles E. "Charlie" Bartolet, Jr., 88, of Lower Saucon Twp, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at Moravian Village, Bethlehem with his wife at his side. He was the husband of Rita (Roseman) Bartolet. Charlie was born in Harrisburg on October 1, 1937, he was the son of the late Charles E., Sr. and Eleanor (Holtzman) Bartolet. He graduated from...

Ella Mae Womer

Ella Mae Womer

Oct 26, 2025

Ella Mae Womer, 'Kitty', 99, of Damascus Twp., Wayne County, PA, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025 at Country Meadows, Bethlehem Twp, PA. She was born in Saint Marys, WV on October 17, 1926 to the late John Kenneth and Elsie Christina (Schauwecker) Varner. As a girl, she enjoyed singing, swimming, sunbathing, ice skating, and playing the piano. She had her...

Theresa  Marie Stabene

Theresa Marie Stabene

Oct 22, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the passing of Theresa Stabene, a devoted mother, cherished daughter, loving sister, and loyal friend.

Theresa's heart was her greatest gift-kind, gentle, and endlessly giving. She cared deeply for others, feeling compassion for every person and every struggle, no matter how small or large. She had a way of understanding people's...

John Robertson

John Robertson

Oct 21, 2025

John B. Robertson, 85, of Bethlehem, passed away on October 21, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. John was born on November 25, 1939, in Rockledge, Pennsylvania, to the late William and Janet (Bannerman) Robertson, Scottish immigrants. John moved to Pineville at the age of nine. Growing up in Pineville was a...

Irene Wallach

Irene Wallach

Oct 16, 2025

Irene Wallach, 81, of Hellertown, passed away on October 16, 2025. Born in Bethlehem, to the late Joseph and Mary (Bosoti) Szabo, Irene was one of 10 children. She was a seamstress for many years until she began cleaning homes around the area. Irene was married to her loving husband Martin P. Wallach for over 60 wonderful years. They were...

Robert Hosier

Robert Hosier

Oct 15, 2025

 Robert Alan Hosier of Coopersburg, PA, passed away on October 15, 2025, at the age of 76. He was an educator, coach, and mentor at Pennridge School District for over 49 years. Robert was born in Easton, PA, to William and Marie Hosier. Robert loved athletics and excelled at football at Easton Area High School, and was selected for the Big 33 Football...

Robert J. Pistorius

Robert J. Pistorius

Oct 14, 2025

Robert J. "Bob" Pistorius, 67, of Coopersburg, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospice House. Born on April 6, 1958, he was the son of the late Joseph H. Pistorius and Jane (Landis) Reiter.

Bob graduated from CB West high school where he wrestled and played football. He enjoyed antiquing, riding his motorcycles, hunting, trapping and being...

James Baldassarre

James Baldassarre

Oct 14, 2025

James "Jimbo" Baldassarre, 83, of Bethlehem, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospice House, Lower Saucon Twp. He was the husband of the late Patricia J. (Poldrugo) Baldassarre. James was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 29, 1941 to the late John and Elizabeth (Keegan) Baldassarre. He served our country faithfully in the United States Navy during...

Edward Stanko

Edward Stanko

Oct 13, 2025

Edward "Eddie" J. Stanko, 65, of Hellertown, PA, passed away on October 13, 2025 at St. Luke's Anderson Campus into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He and his wife, Susan (Harvat) Stanko shared 34 years of loving marriage.

Born in Drexel Hills, PA, he was raised in Edison, NJ. He was the son of the late...

Josephine Dornin

Josephine Dornin

Oct 11, 2025

Josephine (Josie) Marie Dornin, 97, of Coopersburg passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025. Born in New Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Anthony and Mary Rita (Zetavetsky) Benderavage. Josephine was predeceased by her loving husband: Wilbur (Bill) Hodges Dornin.

She and Bill created and ran a bakery business for several years. She worked in Home Care,...

Larry Neetz

Larry Neetz

Oct 11, 2025

Larry Ernest Neetz, age 92, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025. Born on July 24, 1933, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Larry touched the lives of many during his time with us. He was the son of the late Ernest and Frederica (Wezel) Neetz. He was the devoted husband of Mildred (Yoder) Neetz, sharing 68 years of marriage before her passing...

John Philip Constantine

John Philip Constantine

Oct 11, 2025

John Philip Constantine, 83, of Bethlehem, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill. He was the husband of Rita M. (Rodriguez) Constantine. John was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 14, 1942 to the late John and Julie (Arlow) Constantine. John spent his early years working in a printing factory before relocating to Pennsylvania, where...

Theodore J. Lazowicki Jr.

Theodore J. Lazowicki Jr.

Oct 9, 2025

In Loving Memory of Theodore Julian Lazowicki Jr.

It is with heavy hearts and deep love that we announce the passing of Theodore J. Lazowicki Jr. who went home to be with the Lord on October 9, 2025 at the age of 61.

Born on July 14, 1964 in Harleysville, Pennsylvania to Theodore J. Lazowicki Sr and the late Betty A. (Kulp)...

Daniel N. Shope, Jr.

Daniel N. Shope, Jr.

Oct 6, 2025

Daniel N. Shope Jr., passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on April 17, 1953, in Washington,D.C. and raised in Haddonfield, New Jersey, Daniel was the son of the late Daniel Shope Sr. and S. Sprague Dubois. He was a longtime resident of the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, where he cherished his family and community...

Horace "Mike" James Johnson,

Horace "Mike" James Johnson,

Oct 2, 2025

Horace "Mike" James Johnson, 67, of Springtown, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 2, 2025 at his residence. He was the husband of Margaret Ellen (Becker) Johnson. Horace was born in Norfolk, VA on November 20, 1957 to the late Carl William and Barbara Ann (Clauser) Johnson. He served our country faithfully in the U.S. Army and in the U.S. Army...