Obituaries

David D. Lapp 84 of Nazareth passed away on December 26, 2025 in Lehigh Valley Hospital.   David was born in Allentown on August 5, 1941 son of the late Fillmore and Lillian (Heil) Lapp.   He was a mail carrier for the US Postal Service retiring after many years.   Survivors: Nephew Robert T. Supon, Jr. and his wife Amy of Port Charlotte, FL, niece Sherryn Craig and her husband Douglas of Fairfax, VA, and grandnephews; Trent, Chase, Cameron, and Parker. Predeceased by a siste

John Constantinos Hrousis, 86, of Stewartsville, NJ, passed away on December 26, 2025.   John was born on February 24, 1939, to Constantinos and Kalliope (Karathanasis) Hrousis in Pagondas, Samos, Greece.   He was the husband of Eva (Michalitsianos) Hrousis. John and Eva celebrated 62 years of marriage on December 1,2025.   He was a residential building contractor for his entire life. He owned and operated the family business, Samos Construction, founded by his father.   A fa

Eduardo Rodriguez, 77 of Allentown passed away peacefully on  December 21, 2025.  He was the husband of Martha Rodriguez.   He is survived by his wife Martha Rodriguez,  daughter Helen Holland wife of Donald Holland, brothers Isaac Rodriguez and Otto Rodzel, sisters Doris Senese and Nancy Senese, granddaughter Keely Holland. Predeceased by a brother William Rodriguez and a sister Elizabeth Carucci.   The family will receive relatives and friends on Monday December 29, 2025 fr

Cheryl A. Moya, 71 of Allentown passed away on December 19, 2025  She was the wife of Richard Moya, Sr. , they were married 19 years.   Cheryl was born in Allentown on January 3, 1954 daughter of the late Rudolph Francis  and Doris Ruth (Baily) Haftl.     She was a pharmacy technician at Sacred Heart Hospital and the Good Shepherd Home retiring after many years.    Cheryl was an avid Dallas Cowboy Football fan.   Survived by her husband Richard, son Richard Moya, Jr. and his

Leticia Maria Ruiz, 98 of Bethlehem passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on December 16, 2025.   Leticia was born in Chinandega, Nicarargua on January 5, 1927, daughter of the late Juan Ramon Ruiz and Rosalia (Blanco) Najar.   She was a member of Holy Infancy Catholic Church in Bethlehem.   The Migdalia Figueroa family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Lehigh Valley Hospice for their care, compassion and support shown to their Mother Leticia in h

Ernest Earl Rehrig, Jr., 79 of Allentown passed away on December 10, 2025 at Jewel Health Care in Allentown. He was the husband of the late Janette (Benjamin) Rehrig.   Ernest was born in Allentown on September 6, 1946 son of the late Ernest Earl and Beatrice (Trexler) Rehrig, Sr.   He was an assembly, production and  maintenance technician at Mack Trucks retiring after many years..   He served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War from 1964-1967.   He was a former member of

Carmen L. Rodriguez, 86 of Allentown passed away on December 9, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital-Allentown Campus. She was the  wife of the late Juan R. Rodriguez for 47 years until his passing on October 6, 2013.   Carmen was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico on February 19, 1939, daughter of the late Ludovino and Cecelia (Villoch) Santos.   She was a cosmetologist for many years and was a Certified Nursing Assistant at Allentown State Hospital retiring after 20 years.   Survivors:  Son

Scott Daniel Chunka, 54, of Bethlehem, passed away suddenly on December 3, 2025. Scott was the devoted husband of Lilrene Smith, with whom he shared more than 20 years of love, partnership, and laughter. Born on May 22, 1971, in Piscataway, NJ, he was the son of the late Robert J. and Jeanette (Krachie) Chunka. Scott attended Phillipsburg High School and later graduated from West Virginia University and was part of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.  Scott worked as a Senior S

Eleanore M. Dacquisto, 100 of Allentown passed away peacefully at home with her loving family on December 1, 2025. She was the wife of the late Salvatore J. Dacquisto who passed on May 18, 1983. Eleanore was born in Minersville, PA on March 4, 1925, daughter of the late Louis and Bertha (Ryncavage) Reitmeyer. She was a seamstress at her daughter's business-Brielle Tailoring in Bethlehem for many years. She lived with her daughter Sandy and husband Rich for the past 12 years.

Mark D. Reeser, Sr., 67, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully at home on November 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.   Born in Allentown on October 4, 1958, Mark was the son of Joseph G. Reeser and the late Sally A. (Shankweiler) Reeser. He grew up in Bethlehem and was a proud graduate of Freedom High School. Following graduation, Mark began a dedicated 31-year career with the Bethlehem Area School District in the building and grounds department, retiring in 2010.   I

Tommy R. Lehr, 83 of Allentown passed away at home on November 19, 2025. He was the husband of Diane L. (Fitch) Lehr, they would have been married 50 years on January 31st. Tommy was born in Allentown on August 30, 1942 son of the late Ralph F.C. and Annette (Richards) Lehr. He was a supervisor for the Streets Department for the City of Allentown retiring after many years. He served in the US Navy. Tommy was a member of the American Legion Post 576 Sumner Avenue and a Life Me

David Lawrence McGuckin of Bethlehem, PA., born on October 16, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA., to Catharine McGuckin (nee Crilly) and John James McGuckin, passed away at age 80 on November 8, 2025, in Bethlehem, PA.  He was predeceased by his wife of more than 26 years, Mary Ann (nee Piotrowski).   He graduated from A. Lincoln High School in 1963 in Philadelphia and Drexel University in 1974 with a degree in Civil Engineering.  He also held a Professional Engineer’s License with t

Juana Irma Alarco, 74 of Allentown  passed away on November 3, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest.   Juana was born in Pisco, Peru on August 21, 1951 daughter of the late Visitacion and Julia (Medina) Alarco.     Juana was a  member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic  Church in Allentown.   She was a line worker at The Morning Call retiring after many years.   Survivors:   Two daughters Erica Santos wife of German Santos and Jessica Gamboa; four grandchildren Luis Sant

KRISTA S. VOLK 1959 – 2025 Krista S. Volk of Allentown, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on November 2 at Saint Luke’s Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was 66 years old. Krista was born on October 9, 1959, in Danville, PA., the first child of the late Rev. David and Carolyn Volk. Krista lived in Sunbury and Windber, Pennsylvania, before moving to Freehold and settling with her family in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Along the way, she was an active member of Zion Luther

Raymond C. DeLeon, 46 of Bethlehem passed away suddenly at home on October27, 2025.   Raymond was born in Fountain Hill on July 28, 1979 son of Placido and Lucia (Solis) DeLeon.   He was a production technician at Mack Truck.   He was a member of Holy Infancy Catholic Church in Bethlehem.   Survivors:   His parents Placido and Lucia, daughter Ava Lucia DeLeon, sister Angie DeLeon-Solis, brothers Angel L. DeLeon husband of Marilyn and Michael P. DeLeon husband of Tara, nephew

Candida F. Jens, 89, of Bethlehem, PA, died October 27 th , 2025, at Kirkland Village, where she resided.  She was married to the late Karl H. Jens for 63 years.   Candy was born in Trenton, NJ, the daughter of the late Ernest H. Frenking Jr. and Marion Frenking.  She was a Catholic.   She attended Hamilton High School and was a co-editor of the school newspaper, The Criterion. During her reign she and her co-editor were able to get interviews from both General Eisenhower and

Francis T. Stone Jr., 87, of Bethlehem, died Oct. 25 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Francis T. Stone Sr. and the late Emily (Palmer) Stone. He taught at Brooklyn Polytechnic University before joining AT & T Bell Laboratories, for which he worked for many years. He was an active member of the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Lehigh Valley, Bethlehem for almost 40 years. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Joan

Clinton M. Dwyer Devoted husband, father, and grandfather who cherished family, music, and creativity Clinton M. Dwyer, 72, of Bethlehem, passed away on October 20, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital Anderson Campus in Easton. He was the loving husband of Violet (Livingston) Dwyer, with whom he shared over 51 years of marriage. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, on November 7, 1952, he was the son of the late Ivy Dwyer. Clinton worked for many years as a Mail Room Clerk at a law firm befor

John F. “Jay-O” Ortwein, Jr., 64 of Allentown passed away on October 17, 2025 in St. Luke’s Hospital-Allentown Campus.   John was the husband of Donna M. (Schmidt) Ortwein,  they would have been married 39 years on December 24 th .   John was born in Bethlehem on February 16, 1961 son of Janet (Laslo) Ortwein and the late John F. Ortwein, Sr. Jay-O was the owner of Jay-O Sportswear,  a family business which he continued after his father’s retirement. He was a member of St. Pa

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we share the passing of Bruce Bogdanski, age 69, of West Fenwick, Delaware, formerly of Bethlehem, PA. Bruce departed this life suddenly on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.   Bruce was born in Boonton, NJ, on January 22, 1956, to Henry C. and Twilight (Stark) Bogdanski.  If life were a book, Bruce’s story would be one written with bold ink, filled with chapters of resilience,