Obituaries

Lydia Zayas, 79 of Allentown passed away at home on October 27, 2021 surrounded by her family. Lydia was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico on April 27, 1942, daughter of the late Luis and Emila (Rios) Lugo. Survivors: Daughter Yvette Zayas, sons Jose Zayas husband of Jean and Manuel Zayas husband of Myra; brother Rev. Lugo, sisters Zaida Mora, Elba Ortiz and Maria Nieves; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation& Service: Wednesday November 3, 2021 2PM to 3PM fol

Donald A. Schoenen, 80 of Bethlehem passed away on October 24, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital -Muhlenberg. He was the husband of Sharlene E. (Hock) Schoenen, they were married 53 years on March 16th. Donald was born in Bethlehem on January 15, 1941, son of the late Walter and Catherine (Boyle) Schoenen. He proudly served in the US Air Force from 1958 to 1962. He was an analyst for the Bethlehem Steel Company retiring after 39 years and 5 months. He was a faithful member of No

Linda A. Torres, 58 of Allentown passed away at home on October 22, 2021. She was the wife of Judy M. Torres. Linda was born in Allentown on December 30, 1962 daughter of the late Pete and Patricia A. (Miller) Cannon. Survivors: Wife Judy, daughters Patricia Cannon and Theresa Cannon; grandchildren Coreya, Cortesha, Naquon, Tori and Qwadair; brothers Dale Cannon and Steven Cannon; sisters Theresa Bortz and Tamilyn Cannon. Predeceased by brothers Wallace Cannon and Frank Hersh

Robert J. Hendricks, Sr. 83 of Allentown passed away on October 22, 2021 at the Phoebe Home. Robert was the husband of the late Marilyn May (Buss) Hendricks. Robert was born in Allentown on July 30, 1938 son of the late Leroy and Rose (Papp) Hendricks. He and his siblings grew up at the Good Shepherd Home in Allentown. Robert graduated from William Allen High School. He served in the US Army. He worked for Mack Truck and was a mason for the Shillings Company Durie for many

Nancy A. Ferrara, 88 of Allentown passed away on October 21, 2021 in Whitehall Manor. She was the loving wife of the late Albert A. Ferrara for 55 years until his passing on September 6, 2009. Born in Allentown on November 29, 1932 she was the daughter of the late Willard and Grace (Melber) Klingman. Nancy was a Registered Nurse who graduated from Allentown Hospital School of Nursing. She later worked at Allentown Sacred Heart and Lehigh Valley Hospitals in various department

Gerval M. Grant, 56 of Bethlehem passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital on October 16, 2021. Gerval M. Grant born in Williamston North Carolina, on June 10, 1965 daughter of the late Jasper Holliday and Leora Holliday. She Worked for the New York Police Department as a School safety director for many years until Retiring. Survivors: Her Son Keon Grant ,Daughters Lateia and her husband Zaquan Owens, And Alysha Goodwin; 10 Grandchildren. Viewing: on Monday October 25, 2021 from 2PM

Anthony J. Abbate Jr., 53 of Whitehall passed away on October 13, 2021 at Home. He was the Husband of Diana L. Abbate. Born in Brooklyn, NY, son of the Anthony J. Abbate Sr., and the late Joann. He was a lifelong collector and had a passion for marvel comic books. Survivors: His wife Diana, Father Anthony, Sr. Step daughter Taylor DeFranco. Memorial Service: Tuesday October 19, 2021 at 3PM With calling hours form 2PM to 3PM in the Sell-Herron Funeral home 1145 Lehigh Stre

Joseph J. “Joey” McDonald, 15 of Coplay passed away at his home on October 13 ,2021 . He was born in Allentown on December 26, 2005, son of Erik McDonald and Catharine R. (Fry) McDonald. He was a sophomore at Parkland High School. Survivors: His father Erik McDonald, his mother Cathy McDonald, brother Billy, sister Allie, Paternal Grandparents – John and Silvia McDonald, Maternal Grandmother – Marilyn Fry, Aunt Jennifer (Fry) Barletta; Step Mother – Laura Ruckman, Step Sib

Anna E. Vincent, 72 of Bethlehem passed away on October 13, 2021. Anna was born in Bethlehem on January 8, 1949, daughter of the late Edward P. and Grace M. (Devlin) Shively. She was currently employed by Sodexo in the catering department. Survivors: Two sons Brian husband of Christina and Richard husband of Kylie, sister Mary Anna, brother Edward Peter, grandchildren J’ana-Brielle, Devlin, Killian, Callahan, Hayley, Lacey and Chantilly. Calling & Graveside Service: Th

Leslie Sherman 41, passed away in her home Monday, October 11, 2021. Born February 17, 1980 in Bethlehem, PA she was the daughter of Douglas and Kathleen Sherman. Leslie found vibrancy in the world around her. Enamored by art in its many forms, Leslie recognized a profound beauty in all things, and saw the value in every life. A natural artist, Leslie took pride in creating, from Halloween costumes to painting, her expression lives on in all forms. She did all with love, and

Rafael A. Rodriguez,90 of Allentown passed away on October 5, 2021. He was the husband of Ramona Rodriguez for 56 years until her passing on July 29, 2007. Born on December 11, 1930 in Santiago, Dominican Republic son of the late Angelino and Leonidas (Arias) Rodriguez. Survivors: Sons Juan and wife Miladys, Rafael; daughters Adolfina, Yolanda and husband Santiago, Carmen and husband David, Lissette and husband Martin, Marisol and husband Orlando. Brothers Enerio, Sergio a

Leroy C. Hendricks, 84 of Allentown passed away on October 4, 2021 at the Hospice House of St. Luke’s in Bethlehem. He was the husband of Mary M. (Hilling) Hendricks, they were married 55 years on September 24th. He was born in Allentown on December 21, 1936 son of the late Leroy and Rose Mary (Papp) Hendricks. Lery served in the US Army during the Viet Nam War. He was a Pressman for the Morning Call retiring after many years. He was a life-long member of the former Grace Lu

Santiago “Chago” Garcia Robledo, 89 of Bethlehem passed away on October 3, 2021 at home surrounded By his family. He was the husband of Virginia Garcia Ortiz. Chago was born in Humacao, Puerto Rico on July 23, 1932, son of the late Maximino and Gregoria (Robledo) Garcia. He was a pump technician at Ingersoll-Rand retiring after 25 years. He was a member of Holy Infancy Catholic Church of Bethlehem. Survivors: Wife Virginia, sons Wally Garcia and Santiago Garcia, Jr; daught

James A. Fleck, Sr., 68 of Bethlehem passed away on September 29, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital[1] Muhlenberg. James was born in Cherry Point, NC on January 11,1953, son of the late Walter F. and Marie (Stauffer) Fleck. He worked in the produce department at Wegmans for many years. He was a member of Cross Point Church in Bethlehem. He loved working on cars, when he was 18 years of age when he met the “Love of his Life” wife Mary Ann and it was “Love at First Sight”, they we

Sofia Choime, 85 of Bethlehem passed away on September 27, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Demetrios Choime who passed over 40 years ago. Sofia was born in Chios Greece on January 31, 1936, daughter of the late Michael and Veronia (Saradinou) Skeriotis. She was a faithful member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Bethlehem. Survivors: Her daughters Maria Giambilis of Bethlehem and Eleni Fotinos of

Ronald B. Gaffney, Sr. , 77 of Allentown passed away on September 27, 2021 at St. Luke’s Allentown Campus. He was the husband of the late Carol Ann (Rehm) Gaffney. Ronald was born in Allentown, son of the late Marie Gaffney Warmkessel. He was an engraver for Wentz Memorial Company for many years. Earlier he worked at Bilo Gas Station. Survivors: Son Ronald B. Gaffney, Jr., daughter Sharon Gaffney-Tatum wife of Christopher; brother Wilbur Warmkessel, sisters Barbara Warmke

Reginald E. Wrona, 82, of Coplay, passed away at home on Sunday, September 26, 2021. Reg, born in Allentown on August 22, 1939, was the son of the late Marion and Marianne (Brzyski) Wrona. Reg was a proud veteran who served his country in the US Navy. He was a graduate of Moravian College and worked as an insurance agent specializing in commercial insurance. Reggie was an avid Penn State and Lehigh football fan who enjoyed the camaraderie of the tailgate as much as the action

Maria Petridis, 73 of Bethlehem passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on September 24, 2021 after a valiant battle with ALS. She was the wife of Theologos Petridis, they were married 51 years on May 10th. Maria was born in Heraklion, Greece on November 16, 1947 daughter of the late Savvas and Eleni (Saapoglou) Kealar. She was the owner of Theos Gyros at the Quakertown Farmers Market for 33 years and also serving the Lehigh Valley for over 40 yea

Bert Primer, 53 of Allentown passed away at home on September 23, 2021. Bert was born on February 10, 1968 in Camden Mississippi son of the late Walter and Bessie (Scott) Primer. Bert served in the US Military from 1986 to 1990 receiving an honorable discharge. Bert loved spending time watching football and was a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Bert enjoyed cooking for friends and family during gatherings and holidays, he was also an avid powerlifter throughout the 90’s and

Alicia Soto, 74 of Bethlehem passed away on September 20, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Bethlehem. She was the wife of Francisco L. Alvarado. Alicia was born in Anasco, Puerto Rico on June 25, 1947 daughter of the late Angel and Graciela (Ramierez) Tubens. Survivors: Her husband Francisco, four daughters Maritza Bruno, Adriana Bruno, Lorraine Bruno-Mateo and Elba Guzman.; 11 grandchildren and two sisters Irma Matias and Hayde Soto. Viewing: Saturday September 25, 2021 from 3