Obituaries

Estella F. Saylor, 97 of Allentown passed away on January 7, 2023 at the Inpatient Hospice Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown. She was the wife of the late Thomas H. Saylor. Estella was born in Camden, NJ on February 12, 1925 daughter of the late Charles and Estella (Chew) Yonker. She was a sewing machine operator for Palumbo & Silver Star Sewing Factory. She was a member of St. John’s UCC in Allentown and sang in the church choir. Survivors: Son James E. Slou

Herbert N. Krasley, 86 of Allentown passed away on January 6, 2023 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. He was the husband of the late Dorothy M. “Dottie” Mae (Stieff) Krasley who passed in 1999. Herbert was born in Allentown on March 21, 1936 son of the late Albert C. and Helen (Scholl) Krasley. He was a tractor trailer driver retiring after 30 years. He was a member of St. John’s UCC in Emmaus. Survivors: Daughter Krystal J. Kocsi, fiancé of Scott A. Coles of Allentown,

Stephen Arthur Manta, beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away on his 83rd birthday, January 4, 2023, in Bethlehem, PA. Born in Chicago, IL on January 4, 1940, he was the son of John L. and Barbara (Petrakis) Manta. Steve attended St. John’s Northwestern Military Academy, Northwestern University, and served in the US Naval Reserves. Along with his brothers Leo and Frank, he co-owned JL Manta Inc, an industrial painting contractor company. Steve was a member

Sandra S. Hrin, 56 of Emmaus passed away on January 3, 2023 at Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia. Sandra was born in Bethlehem on December 5, 1966 daughter of the late Stephen J. and Faith M. (Aungst) Hrin, Sr. Sandra was a payroll coordinator at HCR-Manor Care for 20 years. In Sandra’s free time she enjoyed collecting handbags and spending time with family. Survivors: Son Christopher Hrin and his wife Mabel, grandson Richard Hrin, brother Stephen Hrin, Jr., sisters Lau

Eugene A. Wrona, 82, of Allentown passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. Gene, born in Allentown on December 27, 1940, was the son of the late Marion and Marianne (Brzyski) Wrona. He attended the Polish National Catholic Church in Bethlehem. Gene was a Navy veteran and a graduate of Allentown High School class of 1958, Lehigh University (1971) and Temple University Law School (1992). Gene worked for many years in Records Management at

Anna C. Foehrkolb, 81 of Allentown passed away on January 3, 2023 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. She was the wife of David C. Foehrkolb for 51 years until his passing on January 30, 2009. Anna was born in Allentown on July 3, 1941, daughter of the late Arthur and Doris (Hersh) Koch. She was a member of Emmanuel Assembly of God in Allentown. Survivors: Sons Scott D. Foehrkolb, Randy L. Foehrkolb husband of Rebeca and James F. Foehrkolb husband of Michelle, daughters

Gloria Rea Wertman, 72 of Whitehall passed away on January 2, 2023 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest. She was the wife of Thomas J. Wertman for 46 years until his passing in 2017. Gloria was born in Allentown on June 29, 1950 daughter of the late Lewis and Gloria R. (Leibensperger) Cichello. She graduated from William Allen High School. She was a customer service representative for Bell Telephone, AT&T and retired from Verizon after 31 years. Gloria was a member of Nativ

Elijah A. Soler, 18 of Allentown passed away on January 2, 2023. He was born in Allentown on January 12, 2004 son of Marangely Soler and the late Carlos A. Batista. He graduated from Catasauqua High School in 2022 and was Captain of the Football Team. He was a member of the Limitless East Coast Car Club. He was a member of Pastors and Guardians of Israel Church in Bethlehem. He was a technician at Serve Pro Restoration Company. Survivors: His Mother Marangely Soler, stepfa

Ethel R. Seibert Aungst, 87 of Lakeville, PA passed away on December 29, 2022. She was the wife of the late Donald D. Aungst and the late William Seibert. Ethel was born in Bethlehem on April 26, 1935 daughter of the late Thomas and Ethel (Green) Schoenberger. She was the head of human resources at Lehigh Valley Dairy retiring after 17 years. She was an active member of St. Paul’s UCC in Allentown, where she taught Sunday School and was a Lay Minister for over 12 years.

Helen M. Heckenberger, 85 of Allentown passed away on December 28, 2022. Helen was born in Allentown, daughter of the late August and Helen (Weber) Heckenberger. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Allentown. Survivors: Nieces: Mary Lukas wife of Alex Mery, Anne Lukas. Nephews: Edward Lukas, Michael Lukas. Predeceased by brothers August Heckenberger, Frederick Heckenberger and sister Margaret Lukas. Viewing & Mass: Thursday January 5, 2023, viewi

Phyllis A. Farley, 70 of Bethlehem passed away on December 25, 2022. She was the wife of Steven M. “Chip” Farley, they were married 32 years on September 30th. Phyllis was born in Perth Amboy, NJ on July 24, 1952, daughter of the late Albert and Sofia (Lachiewicz) Johnson. She worked as a cooking coach at Wegmans in Bethlehem for many years. Survivors: Her husband Steven “Chip”, sisters Catherine Glaser and Elizabeth Szabo wife of John, nieces Gretchen Glaser, Lindsey Con

Vincent K. Kline, 41 of Effort passed away on December 23, 2022. He was born in Bethlehem son of Veronica (Andrayko) Kline Ledee and the late Vincent K. Kline, Sr. Survivors: Mother Veronica, step-father Willie Ledee, son Xander Kline, brother Michael Kline, sister April L. Kline, maternal grandmother Dorothy Bickel, 7 nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Service: Private, funeral arrangements by the Herron Funeral Home in Bethlehem. Contributions: Children’s Hosp

Ricky E. Smith, 55 of Allentown passed away suddenly on December 24, 2022. He was the husband of Lucinda M. (Wagner) Smith for 23 years. Ricky was born in Allentown on July 31, 1967 to the parents of Robert E. and Dorothy (Pickett) Smith. He was the Head Custodian for Parkland School District at Kernsville Elementary School. He also worked at Parkland High School as a Custodian and Pool Operator, and at Cetronia Elementary School as a Custodian. He was the Union Shop Steward

Vincent P. Seaman, 84 of Bethlehem Twp, passed away peacefully at home on December 21, 2022. He was the husband of Barbara (Krick) Seaman and they were married 66 years on November 3rd. He was born in Bethlehem on June 18, 1938 son of the late Vincent B. and Elizabeth (Schrader) Seaman. Vincent graduated from Bethlehem High School (Liberty) in 1956 and joined the Army as part of the Army Security Agency. He graduated from Moravian College in 1965 and received his Master’s in

Nancy M. Seagreaves, 85 of Allentown passed away on December 21, 2022. She was the wife of Warren C. Seagreaves for 66 years until his passing on July 12, 2021. She was born in Philadelphia on July 26, 1937, daughter of the late John and Margaret (Petroski) Maxin. Nancy was an Allen High School graduate . She worked at Weatherhold and Metzger’s, Wiley House and ran the office for the family Gulf and Sunoco gas stations for 15 years. Some of her other pursuits were selling A

Jean L. Gotthardt, 93 of Allentown passed away on December 19, 2022. She was the wife of Russel C. Gotthardt for 70 years until his passing on January 1, 2022. Jean was born in Allentown on March 10, 1929, daughter of the late Earl and Charlotte (Weiss) Landis. She was a member of Grace United Church of Christ in Allentown. She enjoyed puzzle books, reading, game show, sitting on her porch and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivor

Vasilios “Bill” Paxos of Bethlehem passed away on December 16, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Hospital -Muhlenberg in Bethlehem. Bill was born in Kambia, Chios, Greece on February 19, 1942 son of the late Nikolas and Maria (Kalogera) Paxos. He was the husband of Maria (Kalogeras) Paxos, they were married 55 years on November 12th. Bill was the former owner of B. Paxos and Sons Produce and the Lehigh Valley Diner. He was a member of St. Nicholas Greek orthodox Cathedral in Bethlehem

Gonzalo Giron, 95 of Allentown passed away on December 15, 2022. He was the husband of the late Elvia (Valles) Giron. He was born in El Salvador Central America on June 18, 1927 son of the late Saba and Rufina (Noyola) Giron. Survivors: Daughters Ana Victoria Diaz wife of Virgilio of Allentown and Anatalia Padilla wife of Victor of Allentown, three grandchildren Victor Padilla, Jr. husband of Katina Teague PAdilla, Ana Victoria Brittingham wife of Brad Brittingham and Elvia

Ernest E. Walker, 81 years, of Bethlehem passed away on December 14, 2022. He was the loving husband of Dianne E. (Petrovich) Walker with whom he shared 58 years of marriage and was a wonderful role model for his children and grandchildren. Born in Allentown in November 1941, he was the son of the late Ernest H. Walker and Marie (Halleman) Walker and graduated from Liberty High School in 1959. After serving honorably in the United States Air Force from 1959-1962, he attended

Dimitrios “Jimmy” Raptis of Emmaus passed away on December 12, 2022. He was the husband of Ekaterini (Gatzaras) Raptis. Jimmy was the owner of The Superior Restaurant in Emmaus. He was a member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Bethlehem. Survivors: His wife Ekaterini, twin sons Frank and Thomas, brother and sister in Greece. Predeceased by a daughter Vanna Vaia Raptis. Service: Monday December 19, 2022 at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral 1607 West Union B