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Laura L. Hudak Orr’s first female elevator operator

Laura L. Hudak, 91, of Allentown, died on May 19, 2022. Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Andrew Decker and the late Agnes (Diskanet) Decker Bush. She was the wife of the late Joseph E. Hudak for 66 years.

She was a food clerk for local companies including Mohican Market, Sims Market, Groman’s Bakery and the St. Luke’s Coffee Shop.

She was the first female elevator operator at Orr’s Department Store.

She was a life time member of Ss. Simon and Jude Catholic Church.

She is survived by a daughter, Agnes George and her husband Robert; two granddaughters, Lauren Hnat and companion William Stankavish and Colleen Kravelick and husband Andrew; four great-grandchildren, William, Robert, Chase and Hannah; nieces; nephews; great-nieces; and great-nephews.

She was predeceased by a sister, Nancy Ann Ulicny; and a brother, Andrew Decker.

Contributions may be made to the Residents Fund, Cedarbrook Nursing Home, 350 S. Cedarbrook Road, Allentown, PA 18104.

Arrangements were made by Connell Funeral Home Inc., Bethlehem.