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Margaret Zemgulis Obituary

Margaret "Maggie" Zemgulis, 55, of Easton, passed away on March 3, 2011 at St. Luke's Hospice, Bethlehem, PA. Born: April 27, 1955 in Easton, PA, she was a daughter of the late Victor Zemgulis and the late Margaret O'Meara Zemgulis. Personal: She was an employee in the Advertising Department, at The Express-Times, for 21 years, until the time of her death. She was a graduate of Notre Dame High School, class of 1973. Maggie was a lifelong loyal fan of the New York Yankees, New York Giants and Alabama Crimson Tide. Memberships: She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Easton, PA. Survivors: children, Erin N. Kayal and her fiancé Dustin Cutler of Nazareth, PA, Nick Kayal and his wife Kristin of Bethlehem, PA. She was predeceased by a brother, Timothy Zemgulis. Services: Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at the Finegan Funeral Home, 1837 Washington Blvd., Easton, Pa at 11 a.m. The Interment will be at Mary Magdalene Cemetery, Easton, PA. Calling hours will be held on Monday evening at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. For information regarding directions and parking, please see our website at Fineganfh.com.

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Published by The Express Times from Mar. 4 to Mar. 5, 2011.

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Betsy Reilly

March 9, 2011

Erin & Nick,

My heart-felt thoughts and prayers will be with you all.

May you all stick together during this difficult time of sorrow, God will wrap around his loving arms to help you face tomorrow.

Your Mom was invited to share his eternal peace and resurrection, through your tears of sorrow will send lots of love in your direction.

The joy and memories will stay in your hearts forever, strengthening your special bonds that parting cannot sever.

For every snowflake, raindrop, and leaf that falls to the ground, that's Mom sending kisses to comfort you and to those all around.

She's no longer by your side and there's no need to weep, she left some sweet reflections and those she hopes you'll keep.

She's just a memory away...

Cousin Betsy (Zemgulis) Reilly

Angela Bartholomew

March 8, 2011

Erin,

My thoughts and prayers go out to you at a time like this. When I heard about your mom I just could'nt believe it. She's no longer in pain and she's safe from all harm. I know you just had your wedding, and it must have been extremely hard, but I know your mom was watching down on you, smiling.. not only because of how proud she is of you, and how beautiful you looked, but because she had the best seat there. Even as you start the next chapter in your life, as a wife, your mom will forever be smiling down on you. My heart goes out to you, keep your head up Erin.

Jaime Richardson

March 8, 2011

Erin and Nick - I am so sorry to hear about your mom - my heart goes out to you both. Your mother was an amazing person who always knew how to make everyone smile. I am so blessed to have had the opportunity to know her over the past 10 years. Know that she adored you both and was nothing but proud of the individuals you have become. Love and prayers to you and your family. I will miss Mags deeply..

John Goretti

March 7, 2011

Maggie was a fireball of sunshine. I am grateful to have been her associate at The Express-Times. May God bring joy to the hearts of her children in having experienced the deep love of a dedicated mother even as all who knew her share the pain of our lifes journey without her presence here.

lori dalrymple

March 7, 2011

It it so hard to beleive that Maggie is now at peace. My sympathy to her family. Working with Maggie always made the day a little better! My sincere thoughts and prayers.

Joe Reisinger Village Bake Shoppe

March 7, 2011

Erin and Dustin,please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your mom,my thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time,never having the chance to meet your mom i am sure your personality Erin is the off spring of your mom.

Jeff Ketchledge

March 7, 2011

My sincerest condolences about Maggie. I have very fond memories of her from when I worked there and send my prayers and best wishes to her family and friends.

Dawn Clymer

March 7, 2011

I feel truly blessed to have worked with Maggie and also been her friend. She was an amazing woman who touched many lives and will be missed by many. Erin and Nick, know that she is always with both of you in your hearts!!!

John Bodnar

March 7, 2011

Erin and Nick....God Bless you both..Your Mom and I had a special friendship as she was MAMA and I was BOBBY....We smiled everytime we talked. She was soo proud of you. I will miss her greatly

Meghan Zansitis

March 7, 2011

Erin and Nick,

My thoughts and prayers are with you both in this sad time. I always loved seeing your mom...she always put a smile on my face! Hopefully you can find some comfort during this time of grief. Much love to both of you...

March 6, 2011

Dear Nick and Erin, i dont want repeat what everyone else has said but i will your mom was very proud of you both. Erin i hope you can find solace in future with your new husband and future. Nick you and your family will be fine as well. You both have a special angel on your shoulder watching over you now. God Bless You both

Denise Nolf

March 6, 2011

Maggie was such a beautiful person. She will always be in my heart. God Bless you Erin, Nick and family, your mom will always be with you in spirit. She is so very proud of you both. I will think of her every day and know she is in Gods hands now. God Bless....

Ed Laubach

March 6, 2011

Could not believe this. Maggie was a wonderful, cheerful, caring co-worker for many years -- and always helpful. My sympathy goes out to her family.

March 6, 2011

Maggie was one of the nicest people with whom I had the pleasure of working. She would always go out of her way to help someone, and had a great team work ethic. I will miss her.

John Schmidt
Bethlehem, PA

Denise Baker-Giosa

March 6, 2011

Erin and Nick, my deepest and most sincere sympathy to you and your families. I knew your Mom well years ago, and she was always very kind and sweet to me. I know she adored the two of you, and that you both made her very proud. RIP Maggie:(

Mabel Seyfried

March 6, 2011

Maggie was such a wonderful person. She had a heart of gold and the hands of a wizard. She was my hairdresser for 35 years, and my husband and I watched her children grow up. We miss you, Maggie and our hearts go out to Nick and Erin.

Margaret Steffens

March 5, 2011

Maggie you were a great person and I will miss you very much. I always enjoyed going into your office to have a laugh. Nick and Erin your mom loved you very much. My prayers are with you.

Angela Connell

March 5, 2011

It was an honor to work with such a wonderful person. Erin and Nick, like everyone else said, you two were her world and she just glowed when she spoke of you. She was so proud of you both. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Barbara Marra

March 4, 2011

Maggie was a wonderful, funny person that I worked with many years ago. She always made me laugh. Rest in Peace Maggie.

Donna Walp

March 4, 2011

Maggie...I only worked with you a few short months but we had already built up some special memories. I was so looking forward to baseball season starting and you and I going back and forth abut the Yanks and Phils. Erin and Nick..your mom was a very special person.....my thoughts and prayers are with you. Donna Walp

Judy (Zemgulis) Keen

March 4, 2011

Cousin Sis,
We had good times together as cousins when we were younger. At family get togethers, we would hang out. My sisters, Paula, Danelle, Jamie, and Betsy and me. We all loved to have fun. My mom and my sisters all have you in her thoughts and prayers.
All our love,
Cousin Judy (Zemgulis)Meyers Keen and family

Amanda Duane

March 4, 2011

Maggie, You will truly be missed. I am happy to have had the chance to work with you and I can only hope that I am able to keep Tony in line as you were able to do. Thanks for the memories!

Nick & Erin, please know that your mom was so very proud of you both, she talked about you often. May God give you the strength to get through this tough time.

Joe Owens

March 4, 2011

Like everyone else, I thought the world of Maggie and will miss her dearly.

Tony Spina

March 4, 2011

Nick,Kristen, Erin & dustin:

My family extends our deepest sympathy in the passing of your mom. Maggie will always live on in my heart. Working with your mom these past 12 years was a true gift form God. I will miss her every day for the rest of my life.

Pam James

March 4, 2011

Erin and Nick,
It is my honor to have worked with Maggie all these years. She always greeted everyone with a smile and a kind word. She loved talking about you both and was so proud of the adults you've become. She's resting in God's arms now and will always be looking after you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sharon Policelli

March 4, 2011

Mags - I will miss your laugh most of all but I will forever carry it in my heart.

Stephanie Shupp

March 4, 2011

Maggie - Your smile and laughter would light up a room. I am grateful for the times we worked together, and for the laughter we shared.

Past Friend

March 4, 2011

Hope heaven opens the gates for you. You are a wonderful person and heaven just got a wonderful angel. God bless your whole family. R.I.P "moose"

Erin Lisetski

March 4, 2011

Maggie - A wonderful mother and a great friend. I will always cherish the good times and laughter we shared at the E-T. Erin and Nick, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Your mom will be deeply missed.

Jenn Kelly

March 4, 2011

Maggie was such a special person; always smiling and loved by everyone. She will be missed and always remembered.

Carrie Conrad

March 4, 2011

Erin & Nick...the room filled with sunshine whenever she spoke of you. She will be deeply missed here, as she was a constant source of laughter. You are all in my thoughts & prayers.

bo creazzo

March 4, 2011

maggie you will be missed we had some great times love always bo

Alyssa Young

March 4, 2011

Maggie, you were a ray of sunshine here at The Express-Times. You are missed. We were blessed to have you.

Heidi Buss-Ramirez

March 4, 2011

So sad to read this! She was such a wonderful person! Always smiling. When I worked at the Express she was such a happy face to see. So sorry, our conversation was always fun and happy. May God bless you all!!!

Lindsay Gartner

March 4, 2011

What a special woman. She brightened up our office and was as sweet as could be. I feel blessed to have known her. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.

Martin Till

March 4, 2011

A great woman, mother, friend and coworker. Nick and Erin, you both made your mother very proud! I have you in my thoughts. Your mom is a wonderful woman.

Sue Tyson

March 4, 2011

Maggie - I will miss your laugh at work and our jaunts to see the Iron Pigs play....Your children have turned into productive, wonderful and caring adults and you no longer have to worry about them...you will always be with them in their hearts....prayers and good thoughts go out to all

Linda Frey

March 4, 2011

Nick, Kristen, Erin, Dustin, What great memories I have of Mom and of you kids. I watched you grow from Children to Wonderful Adults. Your mom loved you with all her heart. You were her life. This is a very hard time for all of you but know she is not suffering and is now with God and looking down on you. I am here for all of you. Prayers are with you.

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