Dolores M. Heleva, 84, of North Whitehall Township, died Sept. 17, 2023, at Fellowship Manor, Whitehall. She was the wife of the late Arthur J. Heleva for 40 years.

Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Louis J. and Hilda I. (Eichner) Novak.

She earned her undergraduate degree from Muhlenberg College and a master’s degree from Middlebury Language School. She lived in France after graduation to further her language education.

She taught language within Scotch Plains-Fanwood Regional School District in New Jersey. She was then a substitute for Whitehall-Coplay School District.

She was a member of Egypt Community Church, Whitehall.

She is survived by four children, Scott A. and his wife Valerie of Schnecksville, Todd J. of Northampton, Daniel A. of Frackville and Deniece A. Knauss and her husband Lee of Davidson, Md.; a brother, Robert L. Novak and his wife Carole of Fogelsville; six grandchildren, Hailey, Hazel, Kiera, Jesse, Brooke and Heather; and two great-grandsons, Daniel and Alex.

She was predeceased by three siblings, Louis C. Novak, Richard J. Novak and Barbara A. Heffelfinger.

There will be a calling hour 9-10:30 a.m., followed by a funeral service 10:30 a.m., Sept. 23 at the funeral home, 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville, 18078.

Contributions may be made to American Lung Association and/or Military Order of the Purple Heart Service Foundation, both c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, 18078-0196.

Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc.