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Sharon Mertz Obituary

Mertz, Sharon A.Sharon A. Mertz, 61, of Allentown, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2014 in her residence. She was the wife of Kenneth S. Mertz, Jr. They celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary in January 2014. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Morris A. and Phyllis D. (Daniels) Pezoldt. Sharon was an administrative assistant for Barry J. Hoffman, Electrical Contractor for many years. She was a member of the former St. James Lutheran Church, Allentown. Mrs. Mertz was a member of the St. Francis Society and a member of its bowling league. Sharon loved her grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them. Survivors: Husband; Son: Kenneth S. Mertz III and his wife Wendy of Macungie; Daughter: Tina M. Beil and her husband Eric of Quakertown; Grandchildren: Brianna, Noah, Hannah, Ethan; Siblings: Patricia J. Kocher and her husband Francis, Michael E. Pezoldt and his wife Cindy, Dolores E. Erney and her husband Barry. Services: 11:00 am Tuesday, Stephens Funeral Home, Inc., 1335-37 Linden St., Allentown. Call 6:00 - 7:30 pm Monday and 10:30 - 11:00 am Tuesday, all in the funeral home. www.stephensfuneral.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers to American Cancer Society, L.V. Unit, 3893 Adler Place, Bethlehem 18017.

Published by Morning Call on Oct. 22, 2014.
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We miss sitting out back with you guys just shooting the breeze

Dennis Vough

Neighbor

October 16, 2019

Ken and Family
I was very,very sorry to hear about Sharon. I remember all the days long ago working at the bakery,long time ago. I wanted to send my thoughts and prayers to you.
Greg and Robin (Grim)Moyer

Robin Moyer

October 28, 2014

Terry jeannie denny

terry dinny jeannie

October 26, 2014

ken and family, so sorry to read about Sharon passing, I use to bowl with Sharon, and she loved the poker machine,prayers during this difficult time

david,robin kunsman

October 26, 2014

Dear Ken and Family
I'm so very sorry to hear about Sharon, may you all find strength in each other. My prayers are with you all.

Deborah Reimert

October 26, 2014

I Am Oh So Sorry 2 hear & c That We lost a very good person & a good Co-Worker as well as A good Mother & Wife 2 Ken. It is a great honor 2 get 2 know U & U R such a wonderful person. U will never B 4gotten cause U r now a Guardian Angel Watching over us. I am so sorry that I cant make this viewing ( Michael Gollihugh ; Bud & Kathys' son)
I Am In Tulsa 4 now so youse know

October 23, 2014

sorry to hear about Sharon .my thoughts and prayers are with you

mike lynn

October 22, 2014

Ken,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your wife. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Paulette Johnson-Ruch

October 22, 2014

Gonna Miss you Sharon...couldn't have asked for a better Neighbor

Jeannie and Denny

October 22, 2014

SHARON,THANK YOU FOR THE LOVE AND KINDNESS YOU SHOWED TO MANY,I WAS ONE OF THEM,WHEN I HAD NO PLACE TO GO ON A THANKSGIVING DAY, YOU TOLD MY DAUGHTER WENDY MERTZ TO INVITE YOUR DAD TO JOIN US,I NEVER FORGOT THAT,IM SURE YOU BLESSED MANY OTHERS IN YOUR LIFE,GOD WAITED FOR YOU TO ACCEPT HIM,AND WHEN YOU DID,HE SAID COME ON HOME. GOD SAW YOU WERE GETTING TIRED AND A CURE WAS NOT TO BE, SO HE PUT HIS ARMS AROUND YOU AND WHISPERED. ''COME TO ME.;;MAY YOU NOW HAVE JOY AND PEASE IN HIS PRESENCE, JER.33;3 JESUS SAYS CALL TO ME,,AND YOU DID,.

BOB&JESS DOTTERY

October 22, 2014

Ken and Family,

My most sincere deepest sympathies are with you at this time. I will miss sitting out back with her chatting while she was gardening or just sitting outside. She was the best, sweetest neighbor anyone could have asked for. She was my best friend. She will be sorely missed.

Jeannie Vough

October 22, 2014

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