Lucille I. Werkheiser

1939 - 2025

Lucille I. Werkheiser, 86, of Hanover Township, Northampton County, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2025, at her residence. She was the loving wife of George E. Werkheiser, with whom she shared 65 years of marriage. Born in Coaldale on January 22, 1939, Lucille was a daughter of the late Francis S. Pavlick and Catherine T. (Mikulka) Pavlick. She was a graduate of Marian High School and went on to graduate from Bethlehem Business School in 1957.  Lucille was employed over the years by GMAC Allentown, the former Gutshall Chevrolet in Hellertown, and Rock Hill Materials in Catasauqua.  She was a member of the Lutheran faith and proudly served as Past Worthy Matron of the former Saucon Valley Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star.

In addition to her loving husband, she is survived by her children: Brian G. (Christine) Werkheiser of Red Hill, The Rev. Judith L. (Robert) Guasch of Mechanicsburg; her sister: Frances Ann L. (Andrew Robert) Soltis of Bethlehem; grandchildren: Andrew, Tara, Elizabeth & Rebecca; and four great-grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited to call from 1:00 to 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 326 Main Street, Hellertown, followed by the service at 2:15 p.m. Interment will be at Union Cemetery, Hellertown.  A funeral repast will be held at the Carriage House at Heintzelmans following the interment.  Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com. 

Contributions:
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Road, Easton, PA 18042.