Michael Louis Dontas
OBITUARY
With profound sadness and deep love, we announce the passing of Michael Louis Dontas, who entered eternal peace on June 27, 2026, at the age of 47, surrounded by his family. Michael was born on April 23, 1979, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to Lambros and Barbara (Kondoleon) Dontas.
A graduate of Liberty High School ‘97, Michael was a scholar-athlete and member of the National Honors Society. He continued his education at Fairfield University, graduating cum laude in 2001 while helping the Fairfield Stags football team capture a MAAC Championship. Together with his cousin, Michael P. Dontas (Senior), he founded Copperhead Grille and Utopita Fresh Mediterranean. Michael was an avid golfer and proud member of the Saucon Valley Country Club. He was a respected leader, mentor, member of the community, and friend.
Above all, Michael cherished his family. He was a devoted husband to Emmanuella Dontas and a loving father to Varvara and Lambros, who were the greatest blessings of his life. He is survived by his beloved parents, Lambros and Barbara Dontas; his sisters, Georgia Dontas and Keri Filipos, her husband Teddy, together with their children, Stamatia, Michael, and Lambros. He is also survived by his in-laws, Christos and Argyro Giampilis; his sister- and brother-in-laws: Sophia and Hector Mavromatis, Michael and Despina Giampilis, Rita and John Stakias and their children. Michael is further survived by many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, Godchild, extended family members and dear friends.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Michael’s life with a visitation on Wednesday July 1, 2026 from 5Pm to 9PM at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral and on Thursday July 2, 2026 from 10AM to 11AM followed by the Funeral Service at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral 1607 West Union Blvd. Bethlehem, PA 18018. Burial to follow in Cedar Hill Memorial Park Cemetery in Allentown.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Herron Funeral Home (458 Center Street Bethlehem, PA 18018) which will then be dispersed to charitable contributions of Michael’s family’s choosing. www.HerronFuneralHomeCares.com