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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

Ralph D. Lindenmuth, 80 of Macungie passed away on July 12, 2024. He was the husband of Lisa A. (Martinez) Lindenmuth, they were married 28 years on December 17th. Ralph was born in Coplay on October 22, 1943, son of the late Allen Robert and Ellen Jane (Quigg) Lindenmuth. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Ralph was a life member of the VFW Macungie Post#9264 and served as a Color Guard. He was an electrical engineer at EW Knauss. Survivors:

Dorothy Jane Trala, 85, of Bethlehem PA passed away peacefully at home on July 11, 2024. She was preceded in death by her childhood sweetheart and beloved husband of 61 years, Richard Donald Trala, Sr. who died in January of 2022. Dorothy was born in Lansdale, PA on April 12, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Carrie (Nase) Steeley and the sister of the late Richard P Steeley all of Lansdale , PA. Dorothy retired from Keystone Savings Association in 2006 after 2

Teodosia Torres-Burgos, 72 of Allentown passed away at home on June 27, 2024. She was the wife of Wilfredo Figueroa, they were married 50 years last July 7th. Teodosia was born in Villalba, Puerto Rico on May 29, 1952 daughter of Santos Torres and Ana Tecla Burgos. She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Allentown. Survivors: Husband Wilfredo, son Wilfredo Figueroa, daughter Wilda Figueroa, three grandchildren Joriah, Cristian and Alexia, brothers and s

Kaleope P. Kaufmann, 93 of Bethlehem Township passed away on June 27, 2024. She was the wife of late Charles J. Kaufmann. Kaleope was born in Bethlehem on February 20, 1931, daughter of the late Theodore and Stravoula (Franges) Pellas She graduated from Bethlehem High School. Kaleope was a beautician retiring after 50 years. She was a member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Bethlehem. Survivors: Daughter Georgia C. Cioffari wife of Peter R. Cioffari Of Massapequa,

Brian D. Lacey, 77 of Allentown passed away on June 26, 2024 at home. He was the husband of Diane M. Lacey who passed away on February 16, 2024. Brian was born in Bethlehem on August 15, 1946 son of the late Harold and Beulah (Spengler) Lacey. Survivors: Son Timothy Lacey, daughters Rebecca Polanco, Sarah Nance husband Russell, Rachel Braim husband Bryan, Bethany Lentz husband Paul, brother Kevin Lacey husband of Beckie Jean, nine grandchildren Anthony, Alycia, Amaya, Xavia

Johnnie R. Morgan, 64 of Allentown passed away unexpectedly on June 23, 2024. He was the husband of Mildred(Suarez) Morgan for 37 years. Following in the footsteps of his uncles, he was a proud and hard working second generation concrete contractor for nearly 4 decades serving the Allentown area. Survivors: Wife Mildred, daughters Mandy, Jennifer and Patricia; mother Bessie South; sister Vernessa Crawford; 7 grandchildren and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. All of whom h

Marlene Joan Sargente, 90, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2024. She was the devoted wife of the late Philip J. Sargente with whom she shared 51 years of marriage. Born on May 14,1934 in New York, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Rava and Ida (Truppi) Rava. Marlene graduated from St. Anthony’s Commercial High School in New York City, class of 1952. She graduated with honors and achieved the “Flying Fingers” award for typing excellence. She also rec

Edwin H. Rivera, 96 of Allentown passed away on June 21, 2024. He was the husband of the late Hildegard Rivera. Edwin was born in Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico on March 16, 192, son of the late Marcial and Angelica (Olmeda) Rivera. He was a foreman at the Bethlehem Steel Company retiring after many years. Survivors: Daughters Sherry Crownover, Gloria Torres and Rebecca Lecher, many grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and many great-great grandchildren. Predeceased by a so

Disan Cruz, 48 of Allentown passed away on June 10, 2024 surrounded by his family at The Gardens of Stroudsburg. Disan was born in Allentown on January 20, 1976 son of Marilu (Rivera) Ramirez and the late Octavio Cruz. Survivors: His mother Marilu, his children, sisters Beatrice Morales, Sonia Diaz, Julie Cruz and Jennifer Lopez; brothers Miguel A. Cruz and Jose Rivera. Predeceased by a brother Ismael Cruz. Viewing and Service: Thursday June 13, 2024, viewing 10AM to 11AM

Luis R. Nunẽz Ramos, 29 of Allentown passed away on June 4, 2024. He was the husband of Berenice (De Leon) De Nunẽz. Luis was born in the Dominican Republic on October 1, 1994, son of Jose Raul Nunẽz and Carmelina Altagracia Ramos. He was a fork lift operator for Verizon. Survivors: Wife Berenice, parent’s Jose and Carmelina, sons Gadiel Nunẽz and Austin Nunẽz, step-daughter Nairys Frias and a sister Yordanis Nunẽz. Viewing & Service: Monday June 10, 2024, viewing 11am

Ramon A. Ortiz, 88 of Lancaster formerly of Allentown passed away on May 31, 2024 surrounded by his family at Lancaster General Hospital. He was the husband of the late Maria A. Ortiz and the late Annie Antongiorgi Ortiz. Ramon was born in San German, Puerto Rico on July 20, 1935 son of the late Alberto and Carmen Ortiz. He was Pentecostal. Survivors: Daughter Carmen Z. Cupeles wife of Carlos, seven sons Ramon Luis Ortiz husband of Marys, Neftali Ortiz husband of Mari

Ronald H. Bray, 72 of Bethlehem passed away on May 30, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. He was the devoted husband of Carol J. (Fluck) Bray for 47 years until her passing on January 27, 2018. Ron was born in Allentown on December 26, 1951 son of the late Reuel and Shirley (Llewellyn) Bray. He worked at the Bethlehem Steel Company retiring after 30 years. Having always wanted to know what it was like to work an Open, after retirement from Bethlehem Steel, he worked