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Sally Ann (Lindeman) Speicher, 72, of Barto, formerly of Hazleton, wife of Dennis R. Speicher, passed away peacefully after a lengthy battle with Fronto-Temporal Dementia, on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, at her daughter, Patricia M. Ortlip’s home, surrounded by her family. Born in West Hazleton, February 21, 1947, she was the daughter of the late John and Claire (Mondick) Lindeman. Sally was a 1965 graduate of West Hazleton High School and went on to graduate from the Pottstown School of Nursing in 1968 as a Registered Nurse. She worked as a labor and delivery nurse at St. Joseph’s Hospital, in Hazleton, as a family practice nurse for Dr. John Duffy in Conyngham, specialized in gerontology at Coventry Manor and Manor Care, and retired in 2008 after working 12 years at the Hill School as a school nurse. Surviving with her husband of 44 years is daughter, Patricia M. Ortlip; and step-daughters, Lynne, wife of Joseph Luettgen; and Michelle, wife of Michael Nagy; grandchildren: Justin Wampler, Henry Lillis, Jacob and Claire Ortlip, Jonathan and Daniel Luettgen and Brendon Nagy; and son-in-law, Daniel Lilllis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Lori A. Lillis; sister, Jean M. Marsicano; and son-in-law, Michael A. Ortlip. A memorial service will be Saturday, Jan. 18, 11:00 a.m., at Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center Inc., 1020 E Phila. Ave., Gilbertsville, with visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Sally’s name to Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011. View obituaries or send condolences at www.catagnusfuneralhomes.com.
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I am so very sorry for your loss; Sally had the best sense of humor and was responsible for causing so much laughter. I hope you find comfort knowing much she was loved.
Beverley Dragon
January 17, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Jane Quinn
January 12, 2020
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