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Elizabeth Yeager Obituary

Elizabeth Yeager
Elizabeth R. Betty Yeager, 80 years, of Fogelsville passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2009 in Fogelsville. She was the widow of John W. Yeager. Born in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Floyd and Ruth (Berry) Transue. She was a secretary for Shapiro & Sons in Easton for 25 years. Betty was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Fogelsville Fire Company and was a Bingo helper. She was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Orefield where she was active in the annual festival. Survivors: Daughter, Susan wife of Joseph Russo of Easton; sister, Marion Solt of Phillipsburg, N.J.; brothers, Edward Transue of Charlottesville, Va., and James Transue of Brainerds, N.J.; three grandchildren, Joseph III, Jenalyn and Jevin; two great-grandchildren, Dominic and Mackenzie; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Eleanor Helme and a brother, Frederick Transue. Services: Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Monday, January 12, at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 1879 Applewood Dr., Orefield with the Rev. Kevin Gualano as celebrant. Visitation will be from 9:30-10:45 a.m. at the Church. Interment Hays Cemetery in Easton. Arrangements, Keller Funeral Homes Inc., 1018 Church St., Fogelsville. Contributions: To the church or Fogelsville Volunteer Fire Company, c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 52, Fogelsville, 18051.

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Published by Morning Call from Jan. 9 to Jan. 10, 2009.

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marcia bricker

January 13, 2009

Dear Susan, I am very sorry to hear about your Mother. Being a neighbor to her in Fogelsville 24 years ago and having the pleasure to do her hair in the hair salon. My prayers go out to you and your family. Sincerely Marcia Bricker, Kempton PA

Linda Pierson

January 13, 2009

Susan I am so sorry to hear about your mother. You are in my thoughts

Linda

sally heller

January 12, 2009

Dear Susan, I was saddened to hear of your mother's passing. We were neighbor's on Grant Street many years ago. I have wonderful memories of the Grant Street neighbors. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Sally Heller

Maggie Pierson D'Ercole

January 11, 2009

Susan and family
I am very sorry to hear about your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you
Maggie

cecelia coleman

January 9, 2009

dear joe and sue so sorry to hear about your loss,our thoughts and prayers will be with you love Ceil and Barry Coleman

Renee French

January 9, 2009

Dear Sue, Joe & Family,
I am deeply sorry for the very sudden loss of your mother "Betsy". I will always rememeber the years (long ago) that she was like a second mom to me. I would also like to extend my condolences to Aunt Marion and Uncle Bill. You will all be in my thoughts during this difficult time.
Love, Renee

January 9, 2009

Susan and family,

Sorry for your loss, it is a sad day. Mrs. Yeager was good to me in the short time I knew here and she will be missed, there is not a time I go to Fogelsville I don't think of her.

Scott Snyder

Dee & Gary Benson

January 9, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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