Obituaries

Ruth B. Pope of Bethlehem, residing at Devon House in Allentown, passed away of natural causes with her loving children by her side on December 21, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown. Born in Kingston, NY on May 14, 1929 she was the daughter of William and Aurelia Buddenhagen and grew up in the small town of Port Ewen, NY outside of Kinston on the Hudson River. As a young person she enjoyed school and many activities including girl scouts and church. A favorite play

Mary Melinda”Linda” Hendricks, 80 of Allentown passed away on December 20, 2021 at the St. Luke’s Hospice-Black River. Linda was the wife of the late Leroy C. Hendricks, Jr. Linda was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on March 25,1941 the daughter of the late John Wesley Hillings Jr. and Anna Elorine (Spencer) Hilling. She grew up in Glen Burnie, MD and graduated from Glen Murie High School. She graduated from Allentown District School of Practical Nursing as an LPN. She began

Kathleen A. Polak, 87 of Summit Hill, passed away peacefully at home on December 17, 2021. She was the wife of John S. Polak. They would have been married 63 years on May 23rd. Kathleen was born in Coaldale on August 13, 1934, daughter of the late John E. and Annette C. (Shovelin) Kalinak. She was a 1954 graduate of St. Mary’s Catholic School, Coaldale. In her early years, she worked for Carbon Telephone as a switchboard operator, but later took time off to raise her famil

Elefteria Hatzinikolaou of Rehoboth Beach, DE passed away peacefully at home on December 12, 2021. Elefteria Hatzinikolaou, 79, passed away peacefully at home on December 12, 2021 and her husband Antonios Hatzinikolaou. 89, serenely passed away on December 16, 2021. Theirs was a true love story and their lives were intertwined for decades as they would have been married 62 years in May. Both born in Greece, Elefteria and Antonios found in each other what it meant to truly

Jose A. Bermudez, Jr. 32 of Easton, passed away on December 15, 2021. Jose was born in Fountain Hill on April 7, 1989, son of Jose A. Bermudez and Maria (Colon) Menter. Survivors: Parent’s Jose and Maria, daughters Harmony and Serenity, sister Jacqueline Raub and Eileen Bermudez, brothers Joshua Diaz and Heriberto Diaz, Jr., many nieces and nephews. Viewing: Tuesday December 21, 2021 from 6PM to 8PM in the Herron Funeral 458 center Street Bethlehem, PA 18018. Contributions:

Irini, also known as Irene, P. Kavourias, 97 of Bethlehem passed away on December 13, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Fountain Hill. Irene was the wife of the late Pantelis M. Kavourias who passed in 1982. Irene was born in Viki, Chios, Greece on September 4, 1924 daughter of the late Stefanos and Kyriaki (Prelias) Mihalas. She was a faithful member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Bethlehem. Irene was a hard worker who helped her sons in their various restaurants

Raymond E. Greene PhD. (post hole digger, he insisted) Whereas it has pleased Almighty God, in his infinite wisdom, to remove from our midst our well beloved Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Husband and Son, his death which occurred the night of December 13, 2021. Raymond was a United States Army Veteran, Steelworker, Ironworker, entrepreneur, a follower of Jesus Christ, and a staunch advocate and counselor for those afflicted by alcoholism, was born on November 27, 1

Elefteria Hatzinikolaou, 79, passed away peacefully at home on December 12, 2021 and her husband Antonios Hatzinikolaou. 89, serenely passed away on December 16, 2021. Theirs was a true love story and their lives were intertwined for decades as they would have been married 62 years in May. Both born in Greece, Elefteria and Antonios found in each other what it meant to truly be a family. Born on May 9, 1942, Elefteria was daughter of the late Christos and Olga (Palla) Papa

Jean F. (Fisher) Meagher, 82 and a resident of Cornerstone Living in New Tripoli, passed away on December 7, 2021. She was the wife of Rodney E. Meagher for 47 years until his passing on April 1, 2011. Jean was born in Allentown on September 28, 1938 daughter of the late Walter W. and Mary C. (Scheirer) Fisher. Jean graduated from Cedar Crest College in 1960 with a BS in Business Education. She was a member of the Alumni Association of Cedar Crest College in Allentown.

Samuel Quinones, 63 of Bethlehem passed away at the Hospice House of St. Luke’s on December 7, 2021. Samuel was born in Fountain Hill on December 29, 1957, son of the late Marcelino and Ines (Rivera) Quinones. He attended Freedom High School, Lehigh Valley ACT Program and Unity House. He was a happy person who loved to smile. Although he had mental health issues he was blessed by a supportive loving family and many friends in the community. Samuel was raised in the Church

Giovanni “John” Lentini passed peacefully on Tuesday November 30, 2021 at the age of 63. He was the husband of Cheryl (Wyffels) Lentini, who was his loving wife and best friend for 23 years. He was born in Sicily, Italy and has many loved ones remaining in that beautiful country including his mother, sister, brother-in-law, many nieces, nephews and his best friend Pippo. He served in the Italian Army and proudly became an American Citizen in December 2019. John loved his

John A. Basilone, Sr., 75 of Allentown passed away peacefully and entered into Heaven on November 26, 2021. He courageously fought his lung cancer for many years. John was the husband of Deborah Bachman-Basilone, his best friend of over 50 years who became his loving and devoted wife. John was born in Allentown, son of the late Anthony and Ellen (Bryan) Basilone. John was an Army veteran. John was a professional welder and fitter most of his working career. John was of the

Zenaida Dorta, 82 of Bethlehem passed away on November 26, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. She was the wife of the late Gilberto Dorta who passed in 2015. Zenaida was born in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico on March 7, 1939, daughter of the late Ramon and Margarita (Garcia) Sepulveda. She was a member of Holy Infancy Catholic Church of Bethlehem. Survivors: Daughter Maria Del Carmen Rodriguez (Hector), sons Gilberto Dorto, Jr. (Adriana Moreno), Victor Dorta and Luis Dorta (

Robert E. Weidner, 85 of Allentown passed away on November 25, 2021 surrounded by his family at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. He was the husband of Dorothea “Dolly” (Haffner) Weidner, they were married 63 years on May 10th. Robert was born in Lower Macungie Township on August 26, 1936, son of the late William and Andora (Weil) Weidner. He was an assembly line worker at Mack Trucks for many years until he retired. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Macungie. S

Richard “Richie” Alvarez of Allentown peacefully passed away with his family by his bed side on Thursday November 18th 2021, he was 65 years old. Born and raised in NYC by his parents Aresenio and Luz Quinones, Richie discovered early on the virture of an honest hard earned dollar. A blue collar laborer for well over 40 years he wore every hat from driver to tow truck tower to dispatcher and everything in-between. Richie’s family and friends extend well past Pennsylvania incl

Elwood Frank Brinker, 92 of Bethlehem passed away on November 15, 2021 at Country Meadows in Bethlehem surrounded by his family. Elwood was born in Easton Pa, on January 27, 1929. Husband of the late Barbara Ann (Brose) Brinker. He was a member of Christ Church UCC in Bethlehem where he served as a greeter and usher for 50 years. Elwood graduated from National College of Chiropractic in 1951. After meeting Barbara in Chicago, they wed and moved to Bethlehem where he started

Robert N. Walker, 85 of Bethlehem passed away at home on November 10, 2021. Husband of Joan S. (Segan) Walker, they were married 62 years on May 9th. Robert Was born in Clearfield, PA on April 8, 1936, son of the late Norman and Leah (Brinkley) Walker. He served in the Naval Reserves. He was a computer operator at the Bethlehem Steel Company. He was an avid golfer and loved fishing. Through the years he had many hobbies such as repairing cars, fixing lawn mowers and making

Vernon Snyder, 86 of Lower Nazareth passed away at home on November 8, 2021. Vern was born in Bethlehem on May 5, 1935, son of the late Artie H. and Ada R. (Reiss) Snyder, Sr. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was the owner of Vernon Snyder Sanitation for over 40 years. Survivors: Sister June Young wife of Claude of Lower Nazareth, brother Arthur R. Snyder, Sr. of Bethlehem Twp; many nieces, nephews; great-nieces and nephews; great-great nieces and nephews.

Antoinette C. Lesko, 95 of Salisbury Twp, passed away on November 7, 2021 at the Phoebe Home in Allentown. Antoinette was born in Slatington on October 13, 1926, daughter of the late Grace (Freda) Eppel. She was an active member of St. Ursula’s Catholic Church in Fountain Hill, where she sang in the choir. She was involved with Krazy Kids, a performing senior citizens group. Antoinette was also a member of the former Lehigh Saengerbund in Coplay. Survivors: Her brother Jo

Kasha Hagemeyer, 76, born Catherine Anna Meckes, passed away peacefully on November 6th after stoically living with Parkinson’s for more than two decades. Her husband Joe was by her side, where he has faithfully abided for 53 years of marriage. She still lived in the same home in Bethlehem where they raised their family, which included daughter Jennifer (Lake Orion, MI) and son Peter (Point Pleasant Beach, NJ). She is survived by Jennifer (Steve) Benninger, Peter (Grace) H