Obituaries

Ralph D. Lindenmuth, 80 of Macungie passed away on July 12, 2024. He was the husband of Lisa A. (Martinez) Lindenmuth, they were married 28 years on December 17th. Ralph was born in Coplay on October 22, 1943, son of the late Allen Robert and Ellen Jane (Quigg) Lindenmuth. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Ralph was a life member of the VFW Macungie Post#9264 and served as a Color Guard. He was an electrical engineer at EW Knauss. Survivors:

Dorothy Jane Trala, 85, of Bethlehem PA passed away peacefully at home on July 11, 2024. She was preceded in death by her childhood sweetheart and beloved husband of 61 years, Richard Donald Trala, Sr. who died in January of 2022. Dorothy was born in Lansdale, PA on April 12, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Carrie (Nase) Steeley and the sister of the late Richard P Steeley all of Lansdale , PA. Dorothy retired from Keystone Savings Association in 2006 after 2

Teodosia Torres-Burgos, 72 of Allentown passed away at home on June 27, 2024. She was the wife of Wilfredo Figueroa, they were married 50 years last July 7th. Teodosia was born in Villalba, Puerto Rico on May 29, 1952 daughter of Santos Torres and Ana Tecla Burgos. She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Allentown. Survivors: Husband Wilfredo, son Wilfredo Figueroa, daughter Wilda Figueroa, three grandchildren Joriah, Cristian and Alexia, brothers and s

Kaleope P. Kaufmann, 93 of Bethlehem Township passed away on June 27, 2024. She was the wife of late Charles J. Kaufmann. Kaleope was born in Bethlehem on February 20, 1931, daughter of the late Theodore and Stravoula (Franges) Pellas She graduated from Bethlehem High School. Kaleope was a beautician retiring after 50 years. She was a member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Bethlehem. Survivors: Daughter Georgia C. Cioffari wife of Peter R. Cioffari Of Massapequa,

Brian D. Lacey, 77 of Allentown passed away on June 26, 2024 at home. He was the husband of Diane M. Lacey who passed away on February 16, 2024. Brian was born in Bethlehem on August 15, 1946 son of the late Harold and Beulah (Spengler) Lacey. Survivors: Son Timothy Lacey, daughters Rebecca Polanco, Sarah Nance husband Russell, Rachel Braim husband Bryan, Bethany Lentz husband Paul, brother Kevin Lacey husband of Beckie Jean, nine grandchildren Anthony, Alycia, Amaya, Xavia

Johnnie R. Morgan, 64 of Allentown passed away unexpectedly on June 23, 2024. He was the husband of Mildred(Suarez) Morgan for 37 years. Following in the footsteps of his uncles, he was a proud and hard working second generation concrete contractor for nearly 4 decades serving the Allentown area. Survivors: Wife Mildred, daughters Mandy, Jennifer and Patricia; mother Bessie South; sister Vernessa Crawford; 7 grandchildren and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. All of whom h

Marlene Joan Sargente, 90, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2024. She was the devoted wife of the late Philip J. Sargente with whom she shared 51 years of marriage. Born on May 14,1934 in New York, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Rava and Ida (Truppi) Rava. Marlene graduated from St. Anthony’s Commercial High School in New York City, class of 1952. She graduated with honors and achieved the “Flying Fingers” award for typing excellence. She also rec

Edwin H. Rivera, 96 of Allentown passed away on June 21, 2024. He was the husband of the late Hildegard Rivera. Edwin was born in Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico on March 16, 192, son of the late Marcial and Angelica (Olmeda) Rivera. He was a foreman at the Bethlehem Steel Company retiring after many years. Survivors: Daughters Sherry Crownover, Gloria Torres and Rebecca Lecher, many grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and many great-great grandchildren. Predeceased by a so

Disan Cruz, 48 of Allentown passed away on June 10, 2024 surrounded by his family at The Gardens of Stroudsburg. Disan was born in Allentown on January 20, 1976 son of Marilu (Rivera) Ramirez and the late Octavio Cruz. Survivors: His mother Marilu, his children, sisters Beatrice Morales, Sonia Diaz, Julie Cruz and Jennifer Lopez; brothers Miguel A. Cruz and Jose Rivera. Predeceased by a brother Ismael Cruz. Viewing and Service: Thursday June 13, 2024, viewing 10AM to 11AM

Luis R. Nunẽz Ramos, 29 of Allentown passed away on June 4, 2024. He was the husband of Berenice (De Leon) De Nunẽz. Luis was born in the Dominican Republic on October 1, 1994, son of Jose Raul Nunẽz and Carmelina Altagracia Ramos. He was a fork lift operator for Verizon. Survivors: Wife Berenice, parent’s Jose and Carmelina, sons Gadiel Nunẽz and Austin Nunẽz, step-daughter Nairys Frias and a sister Yordanis Nunẽz. Viewing & Service: Monday June 10, 2024, viewing 11am

Ramon A. Ortiz, 88 of Lancaster formerly of Allentown passed away on May 31, 2024 surrounded by his family at Lancaster General Hospital. He was the husband of the late Maria A. Ortiz and the late Annie Antongiorgi Ortiz. Ramon was born in San German, Puerto Rico on July 20, 1935 son of the late Alberto and Carmen Ortiz. He was Pentecostal. Survivors: Daughter Carmen Z. Cupeles wife of Carlos, seven sons Ramon Luis Ortiz husband of Marys, Neftali Ortiz husband of Mari

Ronald H. Bray, 72 of Bethlehem passed away on May 30, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. He was the devoted husband of Carol J. (Fluck) Bray for 47 years until her passing on January 27, 2018. Ron was born in Allentown on December 26, 1951 son of the late Reuel and Shirley (Llewellyn) Bray. He worked at the Bethlehem Steel Company retiring after 30 years. Having always wanted to know what it was like to work an Open, after retirement from Bethlehem Steel, he worked

Louise P.  Chiaparas, 98 of Allentown, passed away on May 29, 2024.  She was married to  Spiro Chiaparas for 49 years until his passing on December 25, 2000. Louise, the daughter of the late Demeter and Androniki (Paraskeva) Savopoulos, was born in Bethlehem on February 13, 1926. Louise graduated from Liberty High School in 1943.   She attended Moravian and, later, Muhlenberg Colleges. Louise, after college,  worked in the Corporate Offices at Bethlehem Steel.  She married Sp

Lilly Ann Gonzalez, 63 of Allentown passed away on May 29, 2024. She was the wife of Jose A. Gonzalez, they were married 9 years on May 23rd. Lilly was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 11, 1960 daughter of the late Ricardo and Edith (Cintron) Soto. She was a school bus driver for First Student. Survivors: Husband Jose A. Gonzalez, son Gregory Soto, grandchildren Anthony Soto, Angelina, Ivan Gonzalez and Vivian Gonzalez, stepson Jose A. Gonzalez, III; brother Richie Soto

Victor Morales, Sr., 86 of Allentown passed away on May 23, 2024 at Cedar Crest Post Acute Care in Allentown. Victor was the husband of the Luz (Neyda) for 63 years until her passing on March 9, 2021. Victor was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico on February 19, 1938 son of the late Vincent and Carmen (Lopez) Morales. He was a machine operator at Ross Bicycle, Ingersoll Rand and retired from the Good Shepherd Home after 20 years. Victor was a faithful member of St. Francis of

Cornelia Faga Miller, 96 of Hanover Twp. (formally from Fountain Hill) died on May 16, 2024 at her home. She was the wife of Paul E. G. Miller for 65 years until his passing on March 25, 2016. Cornelia was born in Bethlehem on January 23, 1928, daughter of the late Ralph C. and Corinne (Duncan) Faga. Cornelia graduated from Liberty H. S. ’45 and Moravian College (2yr. secretarial coarse) ’47. Worked at Eastern Light for 4 years and Western Electric for 5 years. After raising

Carmelo “Papo” Ramos Marrero, 81 of Emmaus passed away on May 10, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Yolanda Rosado, they were together for over 43 years. Carmelo was born in Corozal, Puerto Rico on July 16, 1942 son of the late Andres Ramos and Juanita Marrero. He was a welder. Survivors: Wife Yolanda Ramos, children William Vega (Carmen), Andy Vega (Yolanda) , Tashena Salcedo (Jonathan), Milagros Vega (Farid), Carmelo Ramos, Arlyne Ramos, Angel Ra

Marie E. Barlok, 92 of Bethlehem passed away on May 10, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Augustine P. Barlok until his passing on May 9, 2006. Marie was born in Allentown, daughter of the late Claudine Williams. Her passion was taking care of her home and family. Survivors: Son Glenn W. Barlok, daughters Sara Mayers, Donna Taddeo and Kim Barlok; four grandchildren Jason (Stephanie), Chad, Timmy (Krysta) and Michael; six great-grandchildren Cailie (T

Frederic George Dunlap, 90 of Bethlehem passed away on May 7, 2024 at Country Meadows surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Louise Mary (Kimminour) Dunlap, they would have been married 68 years on June 23rd. Frederic was born in Allentown on December 3, 1933, son of the late George Henry and Helen (Krill) Dunlap. He graduated from Lehigh University in 1956 and served in the US Army. Frederic worked at the Bethlehem Steel Company as a purchasing agent and buyer, reti

Grace M. Frantz, 101 of Northampton passed away on April 30, 2024. She was the wife of the late Arjay Frantz, Sr. who passed in 1991. Grace was born in Lynnport of September 12, 1922 daughter of the late Charles and Amanda (Gerdie) Phillips. Survivors: Sons Harley Frantz husband of Katherine of Northampton, PA and Richard Frantz husband of Patricia of Mount Arlington, NJ. 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 1 great-greatgrandchild. Predeceased by her son Arjay, Jr.