Obituaries

Lydia Ester Lopez, 90 of Allentown passed away on July 11, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family. Lydia was the wife of the late Pedro Lopez. Lydia was born in Naranjito, Puerto Rico on July 20, 1931 daughter of the late Genaro and Juana (Santiago) Garcia. She was a member of Holy Infancy Catholic Church in Bethlehem. Survivors: Her children Pedro Juan Lopez, Aida Luz Lopez, Carlos Francisco Lopez, Ramon Luis Lopez, Miguel Lopez, Angel David Lopez and Gladys Esther L

Rene Figueroa, 21 of Carbon County passed away on July 10, 2022. He was born in Allentown, PA on July 6, 2001 son of Sonia Panell and Rene Figueroa. He graduated from Panther Valley High School in 2019 was ROTC and an All -Star Basketball Player. He also played Summer League in Allentown for Football and Basketball. Survivors: His mother Sonia, father Rene, sister Yanitza Figueroa, brothers Jerylan Junior Marquez and Carlos Marques; maternal grandparent’s Wanda Rodriguez and

Lillian M. Connors, 94 of Bethlehem passed away on July 4, 2022 at the Bethlehem Manor. She was the wife of Edward E. Connors and would have been married 50 years on April 15th, until his passing on March 6, 2000. Lillian was born in Bethlehem on April 8, 1928 daughter of the late Leroy and Irene (Miller) Mantz. She was a receptionist in the main lobby of the Bethlehem Steel Company. Lillian was a member of Bethany UCC Church and member of the Emaus Ruth Circle and Peanut m

Kreoussa “Roula” Kalantzis, 71, died July 2 at home surrounded by her family following a prolonged illness. Roula was born in Thessaloniki, Greece, one of two children. Her sister, Eleni, who was 11 months younger, died in childhood. After graduating high school in Greece, Roula studied in Germany before immigrating to the United States to marry her husband, Lazaros Kalantzis. The two lived in Brooklyn, NY, eventually settling in a home in the waterfront community of Sheepshe

Elizabeth M. Barnack Arnold, 93 of Allentown passed away on July 2, 2022 at Cedarbrook Nursing Home in Allentown. The wife of the late Robert R. Arnold. Betty was born in Allentown on April 11, 1920 daughter of the late Andrew G. and Valeria (Petrackovich) Kovalovsky. She was the manager of the 7-11 Store at Front and Susquehanna Streets in Allentown for many years until retiring. She was a faithful member of St. John The Baptist Slovak Catholic Church in Allentown. She was

Mona L. Koder, 92 of Allentown passed away on July 2, 2022 at the Bethlehem Manor. She was the wife of Harold F. Koder for 58 years until his passing on July 9, 2010. Born in in Allentown on August 30, 1929 daughter of the late Warren and Edith (Flores) Ritter. Mona was a telephone operator for AT&T retiring after 37 years. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers. Mona was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Allentown. Survivors: Son Randall J. Koder and wife Ma

Ofelia (De Leon) Orta, 91 of Bethlehem passed away on June 30, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. She was the wife of the late Hector Orta. Ofelia was born in Saltillo, Coahulla, Mexico on July 25, 1930, daughter of the late Jose and Rosa (Lopez) De Leon. Ofelia migrated to the United States in the 1950’s where she met the love of her life who she married and started her family with. Ofelia was a pioneer in Mexican food culture in the Lehigh Valley. She was known for

Steven A. Werley, 63 of Bath, passed away on June 26, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. He was the husband of Annmarie (Moralis) Werley, they were married 35 years on June 20th. Steve was born in Allentown on June 1, 1959, son of June (Ehly) Werley and the late Robert C. Werley. He graduated from Emmaus High School in 1977, East Stroudsburg University in 1982 and received his Masters Degree from Wilkes University. He was a French Teacher at Nitschmann Middle School

Lorraine J. Curtis, 95, passed away peacefully on June 24 at her Nazareth home surrounded by family and friends. A church organist in her earlier years, bank teller, office clerk, and master seamstress who made many dresses and costumes. Late in life Lorraine mastered playing the flute and performed for small groups. Born May 14, 1927, in Phillipsburg NJ. She was the daughter of Ida and Joseph. Survivors include sons Craig and Thomas Bartholomew and five grandchildren. Lorr

Louella C. Molnar born in Friendship, LA on November 12, 1925, to parents Blanchard Shively and Maysie Thompson Shively, Louella, 96, passed away at Complete Care at Lehigh Nursing Facility on June 23, 2022. In addition to her parents, she was pre-deceased by her brother, Bertiss O. Shively of Braggs, Oklahoma, former spouses Francis J. Burke and Steven Molnar, and two sons, Michael Burke, and David (Lefty) Burke all of Allentown. She is survived by three daughters, Patricia

Helen R. Baatz, 95, of Hampton, NJ Formally of Allentown, died Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice. She was the wife of the late Ralph E. Baatz. Born in Allentown on April 6, 1927, Helen was the daughter of the late Raymond and Rachel (Bartholomew) Schaffer. Helen was employed by The former Phoenix Clothing as a seamstress for many years. Survivors: Granddaughters Sara Black, Laura Allen, and Samantha Dopp. Helen was predeceased by a Daughter Diane Baatz Moh

Robert E. Feiertag, 86 of Allentown passed away on June 19, 2022 while under Hospice Care at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. Robert was the husband of Beryl L. (Rinker) Feiertag. Robert was born in Allentown on May 12, 1936 son of the late Raymond and Grace (Leiby) Feiertag. He served in the US Navy during the Korean War. Robert enjoyed playing basketball which he excelled in, watching NASCAR Racing, golfing with his family, collected depression glass and loved his dog

Samantha A. Stoneback, 36, of Bethlehem passed away at home on June 9, 2022. Samantha was born in Fountain Hill on July 30, 1985, daughter of Cathy (Wescoe) Stefko. She was a Musician, Vocalist, Artist and Writer. Survivors: Her Mother, Cathy, wife of Craig Stefko; Father, Robert C. Stoneback; sons, Malachi W. Watson, Robert Martin, Jr. and Johnny Martin; Sister, Natasha A. Stoneback and her children Natiana and Lyric; Maternal grandmother, Eileen P. Wescoe and Paternal Grand

James Howard Duncan, 75 of Allentown passed away on June 3, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital-Allentown. He was the husband of Geraldine (Lewis) Duncan. James was born in Hillsborough, Florida on January 30, 1947, son of the late Bisbee and Rosa Belle (Durant) Duncan. He was a member of Local 1174 in Allentown. He worked for The Morning Call for over 20 years as construction foreman and truck drive until he retired. Survivors: Wife Geraldine, sons Paul (Stacy) Lewis of Allentown,

Valerie Mann Watts, 70, passed away peacefully in her home on May 31st after a long and unfair illness. She never gave in, and took care of her family, as always, for as long as she was able. She was born to Fredrick and Santa Mann (Paterno) on July 29th 1951 in Jacksonville, Florida and spent a year in Morocco as a child where her father was stationed during the Korean War. After graduating high school Valerie completed her Bachelors degree at Florida State University, and a

James Roderick Johnson, II, 34 of Allentown passed away on May 27, 2022 in Hermitage, PA. James was born in Allentown on November 30, 1987 son of Janice Primer and James Roderick Johnson. He was a member of Faith Tabernacle Church in Allentown. Survivors: His parent’s Janice and James, daughter Jordyn Reign and her mother Jahzmine Phillips; sisters Nakia, Bessie, Shanisha, Theresa, Daija, Brittany and twins sisters Ashley and Amber; brothers Alex, Justin, Marcus and Levi

Josephine (Jo) R. Serman of Bethlehem is the wife of Stephen Serman. They were married on May 7, 1967. Josephine was born in Middletown, NY on September 24, 1940. She is the daughter of the late Victor and Josephine (Constantino) Marino. Survivors: Husband Stephen Serman, daughters Anita Allen, Lisa Robinson, Son-in-law, John Allen, grandson Stephen Allen, granddaughter, Jahyrah Becerril- Patrick, and great grandchild, Greyson Allen. Jo will be thankfully remembered by those

Theophanis Valianatos of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Wednesday, May 11th, 2022, on the island of Kefalonia, Greece. He was the husband of the late Eftihia Valianatos. Born in Farsa, Greece, on the island of Kefalonia, he was the son of Gerasimos and Kyriakoula Valianatos. A master carpenter, “Fanis” worked with his brothers for many years on projects and homes throughout the Lehigh Valley. In his younger years, he was a merchant marine, and sailed throughout the Mediterran

William N. Haros Sr., 84 of Delray Beach, FL, formerly of Bethlehem, PA, passed away on May 9, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He spent his life devoted to family and church. He was the husband of Joann Haros and would have been married 58 years on August 29th. Bill was born in Butler PA, on December 14, 1937, after his parents (the late Nicholas and Angeliki Haros) immigrated to the United States from Kythera, Greece. He graduated from Liberty High School and attende

Edwin Irizarry, 66 of Allentown passed away on July 5, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. Husband of Betsy E. (Ortiz) Irizarry, they would have been married 46 years on October 23rd. Edwin was born in Brooklyn, NY on February 14, 1956, son of the late Eduardo Santiago and Ana Gonzalez. He was an Operations Manager at the Good Shepherd Occupational Center in Allentown. Survivors: Wife Betsy, sons Edwin M. Irizarry and Ivan Irizarry husband of Kristen, seven grandchi