Obituaries

On September 9, 2024 Benjamin Leggett transitioned to be with the Heavenly Father. Benjamin was born in Rahway, NJ to Eloise (Mack) Leggett and the late Edward Leggett. He grew up in Elizabeth, NJ where he met his wife Teresa E. (Curtis) Legget, a reunion that lasted 42 years. They were blessed with 3 children Kiena Leggett of Pennsylvania, Jesse Legget of Kansas and Jamin Leggett of Florida. He also leaved behind 5 granddaughters Nal’lise Brown (19), Aangel’llse Evert (16

Mark A. Adam, 65 of Macungie passed away on September 8, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. He was the husband of Brenda L. Drabick-Adam, they were married 31 years on July 17th. Mark was born in Reading, PA on June 1, 1959, son of the late Edward Arthur and Pauline Edith (Krick) Adam. He was a general contractor with PS Construction, Inc. Mark was an avid fisherman, hunter. Enjoyed canning and freezing vegetables. He was known for the best sauerkraut which his fri

Sandy Klement, 76, of Hellertown passed away on September 6, 2024, with her daughter, Jessica, by her side. She was the wife of the late Julius P. Klement, Jr. Sandra was born in Nazareth, daughter of the late Floyd and Verna (Hawk) Jones. She was a special education teacher in the Allentown School District. Survivors: Daughter Jessica Mullins and granddaughter Kira. Predeceased by sisters Barbara Ross, Peggy Marks, and brother Todd Jones. Service: Private memorial Sandy

Angelina “Angel”  Kritis, 89 of Fogelsville passed away  at home on August 31, 2024. Angel  was born in New York City, NY on May 20, 1935 daughter of the late George and Mary (Neos) Kritis. She was raised in Allentown and a graduate of Allentown High School. She was a department billing manager for Royal Manufacturing in Allentown retiring after many years. Angel was a member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Bethlehem.  She had an angelic  alto voice and sang in th

Richard Frederick Falusy, 80, died Tuesday August 27, in Condell Hospital, Antioch, IL  He was born and raised in Bethlehem, PA and was a member of Salem Lutheran Church. He graduated from Liberty High School in 1962 and Lehigh University in 1966.  Rick spent 2 years in the U.S. Army serving in Germany.  Rick worked several years for RCA and New Holland Tractor Co in PA until the company was bought by Case, at which point he was transferred to Windsor, England for 3 years, th

Carmen A. Andujar, 69 of Bethlehem passed away on August 26, 2024. Carmen was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico on May 10, 1955 daughter of America Oquendo. Carmen attended Holy Infancy Catholic Church in Bethlehem. Survivors: Daughter Luz Andujar, sons Hector Andujar husband of Evelyn, and David Andujar, sister Adriana Medina, 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by a son Jorge Andujar. Viewing: Saturday August 31, 2024 from 10AM to 12 noon with Prayer Servic

Dr. William Edward Schiesser (“WES”), age 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 22, 2024. He dedicated his life to academics at Lehigh University and scientific research in various fields, including simulations of engineering and biomedical systems using numerical analysis techniques to solve ordinary and partial differential equations. William was born in Abington, Pennsylvania on January 9, 1934. He graduated from Upper Moreland High School in Willow Grove, Penns

William “Bill” Jameison Lettich, Jr. 77 of Bethlehem passed away on August 22, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Fountain Hill. Bill was born in Bethlehem son of the late William J. and Helen M. (Ullman) Lettich, Sr. He served in the US Marine Corp during the Vietnam War as a Green Beret in the Special Forces. He was a signal coordinator for Norfolk Southern Railroad. He was a member of Ss. Simon and Jude RCC in Bethlehem. Bill was a Forth Degree Knight of Columbus member in H

Dennis Wisdom, 63 of Bethlehem passed away on August 20, 2024 surrounded by his family at the Inpatient Hospice Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown. Dennis was born in London, England on April 23, 1961, son of the late Ernest Lorenzo and Dorothy Alberta (Salmon) Wisdom. Dennis graduated from Lehigh University with BS in Accounting and also received his Master’s in Accounting from Lehigh university. He was a Certified Public Accountant for Lehigh Valley Hospital and

Melissa Jackson, 44 of Allentown passed away on August 17, 2024 at St. Joseph’s Hospital South in Riverview, Florida. Melissa was born in Brooklyn, NY on January 8, 1980 daughter of Felipe and Frances (Robles) Arenas. She was a Human Resource Specialist. Survivors: Her parent’s Felipe and Frances Robles, daughters Caitlyn, Eliana and London, sons Brandon, Malachi and a stepson Robert, sisters Priscilla and Natalia, brother Felipe and a grandson Kamai. Viewing and Service: M

Richard M. Nalichowski, 83 of Coopersburg, PA formerly of Connecticut, passed away on August 11, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Lana (Robinson) Nalichowski, they were married 52 years on July 22. Richard was born in Praszka Poland, during World War II on April 19, 1941 son of the late Stanley and Helena (Przyjemska). The family was relocated to Germany in 1944, spending time in a farm labor camp. They emig

Dr. Constantine N. Stroumbakis, 92, of Macungie, PA passed away in his home on August 9, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Maria (Papamoniodis) Stroumbakis, his beloved spouse of 61 years. Dr. Stroumbakis was born in 1931 in Tholopatomion, Chios, Greece, the son of the late Nicholas. C. Stroumbakis and Ploumi (Avdeliodis) Stroumbakis. He was a member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Bethlehem, PA, as well as St. John the Forerunner

Anselmo Almodovar, 77 of Bethlehem. Passed away on August 7th, 2024. Surround by his loving family. He was the husband of Brunilda (Colon) Almodovar , they were married for 39 years. Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico September 2, 1946; son of the late Anselmo and Fernanda (Cornier) Almodovar He was a member of Holy Infancy Catholic Church. He was Crane Operator until retiring. Survivors: Wife Brunilda, Daughters Ines, Jennyfer, Sonia, and Jannet. Sons Anselmo and Fernando, Broth

Ronald C. “Skip” Wolfe, 89 of Allentown passed away at his home on August 5, 2024. He was the husband of the late Edith (Allhouse) Wolfe who passed away in April of 2011. Born in Allentown son of the late Paul and Marjorie (South) Wolfe. He graduated from Allentown High school in 1952. He served in the US Navy from 1954-1958. He worked at SureFit Products for 50 years as a printing press operator and foreman. Sports was his famous pastime at age 13 he started with the Hoov

Pablo Morales, 87, Bethlehem, PA The world became brighter on January 15th, 1937, the day that Pablo Morales was born in Patillas, Puerto Rico to Eulogio and Belen (Santiago) Morales. Pablo entered eternal life on July 31st, 2024, after a long and happy life. He was a steel worker at Victaulic for many years before he retired. Pablo was a faithful member of Holy Infancy Catholic Church where he was a Eucharistic Minister, member of the Cursillo of the Church and Legion of M

Dionisio Ayala Lopez, 92 of Bethlehem passed away at home on July 28, 2024 surrounded by his family. Dionisio was born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico on May 11, 1932 son of the late Modesto and Maria (Ayala) Lopez. Survivors: Son Hector Ayala, daughters Sandra, Lisett and Maritza, sister Joaquina Ayala, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Predeceased by a daughter Romanita, sister Saturdina Ayala, brothers Enriques Ayala, Jose Antonio Ayala and Ramon Antonio Ayala. Viewing &

Sherry Lynn Crawford, 75, a long-time resident of Alexandria, PA passed away on July 27, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. Sherry was born in Pittsburgh, PA on January 23, 1949, daughter of the late Ralph R. and June K. (Kirby) Crawford. She graduated from Hampton High School in Allison Park, received her BA in Education and her Masters in Reading from Penn State. She was a beloved life-long teacher and Reading Specialist for the Juniata Valley School District, re

Konstantinos “Kostas” Hristofas, 73, of Whitehall, PA reposed in the Lord on the feast of St. Paraskevi, July 26, 2024. He was the loving husband of Elli Hristofas, to whom he had been married for 40 years. The loves of his life were his family, his Orthodox Christian faith, and his Greek heritage. Kostas was born in the village of Filia on the Greek island of Lesvos, the son of the late Eleftherios and Ourania (Marmarou) Hristofas. After serving in the Greek army, Kostas liv

Ann B. Raby, 75 of Freemansburg passed away at Bethlehem North Nursing & Rehabilitation Center on July 20, 2024. She was the wife of Stephen C. Raby. Ann graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a BA in the History of Art. Survivors: Her husband Stephen, daughter Megan M. Raby (Eric Williams), and siblings Richard Fink, Jakki Fink, Susan Faehl, Dan Kehoe, Wendy Ross Leedy, and Betsy Peterson. Service: Private, funeral arrangements by the Herron Funeral Home in Be

Jacqueline M. Schlener, 83 of Northampton passed away on July 14, 2024 surrounded by her family at Bethlehem North Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Jacqueline was born in Allentown on December 22, 1940 daughter of the late John and Josephine (Mocniak) Wunderler. Her favorite hobby for over 30 years was bowling with the Hungarian Club of Allentown. Other hobbies iclude reading, word searches and dancing. Jacqueline also known as Jackie, Mom, Gram & GG was an amazing woman love