Lawrence C. Belnoski of Orefield, died Aug. 12, 2023. He was the husband of Elizabeth (Jula) Belnoski for 58 years.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Frank and Iren Belnoski of Nanticoke.

He served in the Pennsylvania and New Jersey Army National Guard during the Vietnam era.

A graduate of Newport Township High School in Wanamie, he received his bachelor’s degree from Moravian College.

He enjoyed a 40-year career with Air Products and Chemicals, headquartered in Trexlertown, and retired in 2006 as director of aerospace and defense.

He was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, Orefield, for 47 years, where he proudly served on the pastoral council and as an Extraordinary Eucharistic Minister.

He was a fourth-degree Knights of Columbus and was active in Scouting and served as a past chairman of advancement of BSA Troop 150, Orefield.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Robert L. of Allentown, Christopher M. and wife Denise of Orefield and Michael R. and wife Maria of Whitehall; five grandchildren, Kiersten Weiss, Corissa Belnoski, Amber Buck and Randy and Dean Belnoski; three great-grandchildren, Ayla Weiss and Sadie and Waylon Belnoski; four sisters, Ellen Sawkiw and husband Suki, Irene Kuligowski, Geralyn Howell and husband Rick and Maurita Krysick and husband Bob; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

The viewing will be 9:30-10:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian burial 10:30 a.m., both Aug. 17 at the church, 1879 Applewood Drive, Orefield.

Contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association.

Arrangements were made by Stephens Funeral Home, Allentown.