Emma J. Fogel

1923 - 2014

BORN

1923

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Schmidt Funeral Home, P.C. - Nazareth

407 Belvidere Street

Nazareth, Pennsylvania

Emma Fogel Obituary

Fogel, Emma J.Emma J. Fogel, 90, of Nazareth, passed away Wednesday evening, June 25, 2014 at Gracedale, Upper Nazareth Township. She was the wife of the late Kermit W. Fogel with whom she shared 25 years of marriage. Born October 27, 1923 in Bath, she was a daughter of the late Joseph F. and Mary Yandrisovits Herman. Emma worked at Kline's Restaurant, the Nazareth Waist Mill and Kraemer Textile before retiring. She had a talent for playing the piano without the help of sheet music and enjoyed a reputation as an excellent cook. She was also a staunch advocate for animal rights. Emma was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Nazareth where she sang in the choir under the direction of Gus Weinhofer. Survivors: She is survived by her only child, son Rodney K. and his wife Sandra K. of Bath; Sandra's daughter Nicole Glass and her husband Eric; and their children, Isabelle and Ella; two sisters, Helen Follweiler and Hattie Rissmiller both of Nazareth; and several nieces and nephews. Emma was predeceased by brothers, Joseph and William; half sister Mary Solderitch; and half brothers, John and Frank Mikovits. Services: Relatives and friends are invited to call Saturday from 10-11 a.m. in the Schmidt Funeral Home, 407 Belvedere St., Nazareth. A prayer service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Holy Family Cemetery. Please visit a tribute page for Emma at www.schmidtfuneralhomepc.com Contributions: Memorials in Emma's name may be offered to Holy Family School, 17 North Convent Avenue, Nazareth, PA, 18064.

Published by Morning Call on Jun. 27, 2014.
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So sorry to read of Emma's passing. Emma was one of the first Gracedale resident's that my mother Sarah became friends with. I always made it a point to say hello to Emma on my weekly visits to see my mother. They are now together in a better place.

Joe Carcione

June 30, 2014

Dear Rod and family, I am sorry to hear about your mother. May happier memories guide you through a difficult time.
Kathy Dildine, Nazareth Ed. Assoc.

June 28, 2014

Dear Rod, Sandy, Helen, Hattie and Family, I will miss Emma and her wonderful stories. She was the best at listening too! It was a pleasure to know her! Thanks for all of your love Emma! XOXO Lynn NA1 Gracedale.

June 27, 2014

We will all miss Emma. She was a wonderful neighbor and friend.

Joe,Marie & family Gutierrez

June 27, 2014

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