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Betty Diehl Obituary

Betty M. Diehl
Betty M. Diehl, 87, formerly of Macungie, died March 7, 2013, in Whitehall Manor. She was the widow of Alfred C. Diehl. Born in Macungie, she was the daughter of the late Bernard S. and Marie (Snyder) Wanamaker. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Timothys Lutheran Church, Allentown. Survivors: Son, Gary A. Diehl and wife Connie, of Endwell, NY; daughter, Donna M. wife of Joseph E. Berasley, of Allentown; daughter-in-law, Jo-Anne Diehl, of Plymouth Meeting; grandchildren, Brian and wife Jordan, Michael, Meghan, and Joseph; great-grandchildren, Brady, Arden, and Bristol. She was predeceased by a son, Glenn A. Diehl. Services: Funeral Services Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at 10:30 a.m., in the Schantz Funeral Home P.C., 250 Main St., Emmaus. Visitation 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Topton Union Cemetery. Online condolences may be made to www.schantzfh.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Timothys Lutheran Church, 140 S. Ott St., Allentown, PA 18104.

Published by Morning Call on Mar. 9, 2013.
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Betty and Al were 2 of the finest neighbors we have ever had. When you lose someone very precious, no one else can really know all that you feel-our thoughts are with you and may your many memories bring you peace. Hopefully Betty and Al are enjoying a new life together once again.
Love, Don, Charlotte Waggoner and daughter Kim and family from many years ago on Elm Court.

Don & Charlotte (& Kim & family) Waggoner

March 13, 2013

Donna and Joe, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. The loss of a parent is never an easy one, but the memories will carry you through.

Clyde Ming

March 11, 2013

Joe and Family All our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. So sorry to hear of your loss.

Michaels 9811

March 11, 2013

Dear Donna and Family, We loved your Mother. She was such a sweetheart and the best neighbor we've ever had. Your Mother and Father will be spending a great life in Heaven! God bless, Dennis, Ev and the Patten Family.

Ev Patten

March 11, 2013

Joe and family,
I will greatly miss all those Gmom stories.May the memories last forever and bring smiles to your faces.Thinking of you during this difficult time.

Theresa Skobel

March 9, 2013

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