Maria Danyi, 60, of Upper Saucon Township, passed away suddenly in her home, Friday, July 23, 2021. Born in Washington DC, she was the daughter of Robert A. Beatrez of Maryland and the late Elisabeth (Madsen) Beatrez. She attended the University of Maryland, graduating with a B.S. in Microbiology in 1983 and then attended Pennsylvania College of Optometry, graduating in 1987. While at PCO, she was elected to the Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Fraternity. She was a former member of First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem. Dr. Danyi had an optometry practice in Bethlehem for 36 years and was a former President of the Lehigh Valley Optometric Society.Survivors: in addition to her father, she is survived by her daughter, Elisabeth Madsen Danyi (companion, Sean R. Lynch) of Milford, NJ; sisters, Theresa Beatrez, Veronica R. Proctor, and Luisa C. Ferreira; brothers, Hilary F. Beatrez, Vincent J. Beatrez, and Michael Beatrez, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Frank John Danyi III in 2017.Services: Relatives and friends are invited to her visitation on Wednesday, August 18th from 6-8:00 PM. in the JAMES FUNERAL HOME, 527 Center St. Bethlehem. Memorial Services will be at the convenience of the family.