Danis M. Cruz, mother, beloved wife, and a great woman. Strong and elegant, a woman who stood her ground to fight for what was right, spoke against injustices and would not accept any less than your absolute best effort. Loving, caring, and giving everything she could to whomever needed it, she was the kind of woman who led by example. The same woman who would form a community wherever she settled, and who shed love to whomever she touched. She accepted the seasons of change gracefully, but suffered the absence of her children, showing how tender and great her heart was. Embracing her Dominican heritage and culture she passed on her legacy and knowledge onto her husband, children, grandchildren, family, and friends.

Danis M. Cruz, 60 of Santo Domingo, R.D passed away on February 18, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg.  Danis was the wife of Samuel S. Cruz, they were married on October 15^th 1977 and would have been married 44 years this year. Danis was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on March 20^th, 1960, she is the daughter of Luis and Irma (Jimenez) Perez.She was a Caregiver for Geriatric patients. She worked as a school aide “Lunch Lady”, in the cafeteria in New York as well as Florida for many years. She donated to children hospitals and orphanages yearly. She is survived by her husband Samuel S. Cruz of Tenares, R.D, son Samuel E. Cruz of FL, daughters Irma Denisa Cruz of FL, Julisa Montiel wife of Leo Montiel of Bath and Jarisa Lucille Cruz of Bath, four grandchildren Jovan, Isabel, Lilyana and Benicio. She is also survived by brothers, sisters, foster family, extended family, and many dear friends. Danis M. Cruz, a lively woman who always spoke her truth, loved incredibly until her very end. Even in her last moments of life she managed to smile and dance. Surrounded by love and God she kissed us Goodbye.

Memorial Service: Saturday March 20, 2021 at 3 PM, with a visitation from 2PM to 3PM all at the Herron Funeral Home 458 Center Street Bethlehem, PA  18018. www.Herronfuneralhomes.com