Shirley Ann Frantz, 87, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Allentown. She was the loving wife of the late Eugene Warren Frantz. Born in Nazareth, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Florence Johnson. Shirley was a graduate of William Allen High School  She worked briefly as a Secretary for Western Electric. Shirley enjoyed all the activities at Cedarbrook, especially singing in the...

Joyce (Malloy) Hammer, 89, of Hanover Township, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 while under the care of Lehigh Valley Hospice at Saucon Valley Manor, Hellertown. She was the loving wife of the late Richard L. "Dick" Hammer, Sr. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Sarah (McCandless) Malloy. Joyce worked for the Bethlehem Steel and later for her husband’s business R.L. Hammer Electric. She was a member of...

Baby Ellis Jerry Lanning of Allentown passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020 while in the care of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Trevor and Erica (Hatchett) Lanning. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Allentown.  Survivors: He will be lovingly remembered by his parents Trevor and Erica Lanning and sisters Tru and Tatum Lanning.  Services: Funeral Services will be private and at...

Charles A. Cantrell, 72, of Easton, passed away at home suddenly on Monday, May 25, 2020. Born in Salzburg, Austria, he was the son of the late Charles Cantrell, who was a Master Sergeant in the U. S. Army and Louise (Istók) Cantrell.  He was a graduate of Starkville High School in Mississippi.  Charles honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam, while serving on the USS Intrepid.  He was of Catholic faith.  Charles worked as a...

Pearl K. Reynolds, 96, of Hanover Twsp., Northampton County, died May 23, 2020. She passed away peacefully in her home of natural causes, surrounded by love. Born January 4, 1924 in Bethlehem, PA, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary Koczen. She was the wife of the late Walter E. Reynolds and they shared 68 years of marriage. She attended Liberty High School and Bethlehem Business School. She worked in an office of Bethlehem Steel during WWII and went on to work for Western Electric...

Nancy Ann (Randall) Stout, 79, of Bethlehem Twsp., passed away peacefully at her home, Saturday, May 23, 2020. Born January 22, 1941 in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy (Smith) Randall.  Nancy was a graduate of Liberty High School. Nancy worked in quality control/manufacturing for Western Electric which later became Lucent Technologies for over 40 years before she retired to help raise her grandchildren when they were young.  She loved...

Maria F. DeCarlo, 61, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Friday May 22, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill. Born in Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Tony Pimenta. She was the loving companion of Jeffrey Knipe. Maria was a graduate of Liberty High School, class of 1976. She worked for B Braun for most of her life. Maria loved the beach, casinos and having a good time.  Survivors: In addition to her loving companion Jeffrey; children Eric DeCarlo, Kevin...

Helen Elizabeth (Odum) Torok, 78, of Lehighton, passed away, Friday, May 22, 2020. She was the beloved wife of Tibor Torok having celebrated 52 years of marriage. Born on May 1, 1942 in Sylvania, GA, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Alma (Corley) Odum. Helen was a small business owner, being self-employed as an Information Systems entrepreneur with her husband, Tibor for many years before retiring.  Helen was a member of the Commandment Keepers Ethiopian Hebrew Congregation of...

Anna Eugenia (Aponte) Rios, 85, of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020. She was the widow of Francisco “Frank” Rios Flores. Anna was born on September 8, 1934 in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico to the late Maserrate and Dolores (Pacheco) Aponte. Anna worked as a sewing machine operator for many years before retiring. She was a member of Holy Infancy Church, Bethlehem. Anna always had a joy for baking for her...

Esperanza Rodriguez, 89, of Bethlehem, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Esperanza was born on September 30, 1930 in Juncos, Puerto Rico to the late Roman and Maria (Augosto) Rodriguez. Esperanza worked as a production worker for various companies over the years eventually retiring from Good Shepherd, Allentown. She was a member of Church of the Living Well and Holy Infancy Church, Bethlehem. Esperanza was always worshipping the Lord, reading her Bible and singing. Most of all she...