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Goldie Carl Obituary

Goldie A. (Heffner) Carl, age 78, of Longswamp Township, died on Thursday, April 21, 2016 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, where she was a patient since January 9, 2016. Goldie was the wife of Richard G. Carl. They recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on January 7, 2016. Born in Longswamp Township, she was a daughter of the late Percy and Verna (Mest) Heffner. She was a member of New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Fleetwood (Rockland Township). Goldie worked as a folder at the former Royal Manufacturing, Alburtis, for two years. Following her short stint at Royal Manufacturing, Goldie was a homemaker, caring for her family. Goldie enjoyed attending and supporting her children's and grandchildren's sporting events. Goldie was an avid trap shooter, enjoyed gardening and participating in the annual Brandywine Minstrel shows. Survivors: Survivors: In addition to her husband of 60 years, Richard, Goldie is survived by her four children, Donna J. (Carl) Moore, Fleetwood, Randy A., husband of Louise (Andersen) Carl, Topton, Alan R., husband of Sherrie L. (Arndt) Carl, Mertztown, and Danita A. (Carl ) Fenstermacher, Topton. Other survivors include two sisters, Faye (Heffner), wife of Willard Barto, Mertztown and Betty (Heffner), widow of Roger Stump, Emmaus; brothers, Carl, husband of Joan (Conrad) Heffner, Allentown and Paul, husband of Elaine (Ely) Heffner, Kutztown; eight grandchildren, Jonna L. Moore, Erik A. Carl, Danita J. Moore, Tyler A. Carl, Jackie N. Carl, Zachary W. Fenstermacher, Logan M. Fenstermacher and McKaide R. Fenstermacher; and three great grandchildren, Landen J. Fenstermacher, Beckett T. Carl and Camden A. Carl. Goldie was predeceased by a brother, Lee Heffner and a sister, Jean (Heffner) Miller. Services: Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 25, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. in New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, 27 Lyons Road, Fleetwood, with Reverend Ruth F. Doty officiating. Interment will follow in New Jerusalem Union Cemetery, Rockland Township. Relatives and friends may call on Monday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the church. Contributions: The family requests contributions be made in Goldie's memory to New Jerusalem Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 27 Lyons Road, Fleetwood, PA 19522. Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc., Topton, is in charge of arrangements. On-line condolences may be recorded at ludwickfh.com.

Published by Morning Call on Apr. 23, 2016.
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She will be missed at the trap shoots,always pleasant . Mary Ann Cacciola

April 28, 2016

Danita,
So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. It's been many, many years since I have seen her, but I remember her as been so very sweet and kind. Many hugs and healing prayers your way!! Kathy (Greene) Miller

Katherine Miller

April 26, 2016

Richard,

So very sorry for your loss. I will always remember how she asked me about if we would be in the Topton Halloween Parade.. Your reunion will a little more sad with out her.. Always had so much fun..

Carol & Kermit Derr

April 26, 2016

Sending hugs and prayers for you all, so sorry for your loss, love you!

Judy Bleiler

April 24, 2016

Danita,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your sweet mom. God bless you and your family. Thinking of you. Love, Nicole

Nicole Reimer

April 24, 2016

shehnaz hirji

April 24, 2016

danita, so very sorry for ur loss you are the best daughter mother can ever have i m so sure she is so proud of u and u hold on the family together may god keep you strong through this time may god rest her in peace thinking of you.

shehaz hirji

April 24, 2016

Tara

April 24, 2016

Our heart felt condolences to you all for your loss.

Love Mitch, Ginny, and Brian

April 23, 2016

Love You, My Best Friend, My Mom
Love Danita

April 23, 2016

Love You , My best friend, My Mom Love, Danita

April 23, 2016

RIP, Goldie.

Suzanne Peacock

April 23, 2016

Danita,

I am sorry for the loss of your mom. I know she went through quite a bit the last several months and you were there for her. Treasure the memories you have of her throughout life. My sympathy to you and your entire family.

Lori (Barrell) Baycar

April 23, 2016

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