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2016

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Pearl Gaither Obituary

Pearl L. Gaither, 85, formerly of Lower Saucon Twp. died Monday, August 1, 2016 at Saucon Valley Manor, Hellertown. She is the wife of the late Calvin C. "Jack" Gaither who died Dec. 29, 2008. She was born in Upper Saucon Twp. on November 6, 1930 to the late Lewin and Dorothy (Eisenhart) Schleppy. She worked as a seamstress for Millcrest in Fountain Hill for several years. Pearl was a member of New Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lower Saucon Twp., Beethoven Waldheim and the Spring Valley Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors: Children: Donna D. (Curtis P.) Doll of Coopersburg, Jack D. (Catharine M.) Gaither of Lower Saucon Twp., Larry J. Gaither & Lee N. Gaither both of Center Valley; brother: Dennis L. Schleppy of Lansdale; grandchildren: Zachary P. (Amy) Doll, Samantha J. (Ryan) Pudloski, Ethan D. Gaither, Hannah C. Gaither; great grandchildren: Quinn Pudloski, Lila Pudloski, Carter Doll, Landon Doll. Predeceased by a brother: William Schleppy. Services: Family and friends are invited to call 10-11 a.m. Thursday, August 4, 2016 at the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. 326 Main Street - Hellertown followed by the service at 11 a.m. Thursday. The interment will conclude services at Union Cemetery of Hellertown. Online expressions of sympathy can be recorded at: www.heintzelmancares.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorials to her church, 3233 Apples Church Road, Bethlehem, PA 18015.

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Published by Morning Call on Aug. 3, 2016.

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Carol Goldman-frawley

August 5, 2016

To the entire gaither family, i am so very sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of your mom!

KEN WIED

August 4, 2016

Lee:
Sorry for the loss of your Mother.

Ken Wied

Karen Velas

August 4, 2016

Lee and Larry, very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Sending hugs to both of you.

Glenn & Barbara Brader

August 4, 2016

Our sincere sympathy to your entire family.

August 4, 2016

Larry Lee and Jack. I am sorry to hear of passing of mother. God bless you all. Os Wentling Started at Macobyrun.

Ina & Bill Laughton

August 3, 2016

So sorry to hear of Pearl's passing. We had some great times with her. We will miss her and have missed her

Ina & Bill Laughton

August 3, 2016

To Pearl's Family Sorry to hear of her passing. We had some great times with Pearl. We will miss her and have missed her. Take care of one another.

Dick Dubbs

August 3, 2016

Larry, Lee and Jack;

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother.

Be comforted in the knowledge that she is now at peace in a better place.

God bless you all.

August 3, 2016

Rest easy Dear Friend. I am sure there were a ton of people waiting to greet you. I will never ever forget all of the fun memories we made together. You were one of a kind - a gentle soul and a kind spirit. I feel so privileged that God blessed me with your kindness and friendship. Miss you Pearl. Love, Pat (Eisenhart) Shoudt

August 3, 2016

I an sorry to hear of the recent loss of your loved one. She will be missed. May the God of all comfort be with your family at this difficult time. Please take care.

T C

August 3, 2016

My condolences to the Gaither family for the loss of Pearl. May God's Word strengthen you during this difficult time. (Isa. 41:10,13)

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