Photo courtesy of Reichel Funeral Home - Northampton
Aug 2, 1946 - Nov 1, 2025
Rest in peace, Nancy! You were an inspiration to us. Your legacy will live on in the Lehigh Valley. Such s pleasure knowing and working with you!
My deepest sympathies to your family.
Janet Dicenzo
November 10, 2025 | Montgomery County, PA | Friend
My deepest condolences to Nancy's family. Nancy was a paragon in helping other people and was a true gem. Her passion for workforce development shone brightly and I learned so much from her in meetings that I attended with her. She will be deeply missed.
Tracey Dougherty
November 10, 2025 | Downingtown, PA | Acquaintance
My condolences to the Dischinat family. Nancy was a wonderful human being, she lived life with great zest and energy. She will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her or were touched by her works in this life.
Vincent Beller
November 10, 2025 | Whitehall, PA | Friend
With a heavy heart, Bruce and I send our sincere condolences to you, Charles and to all who knew and loved Nancy. She left behind a remarkable career that touched many lives. Knowing her was a gift to our family. My prayers are for you, Charlie, my heart aches for your loss.
Bruce & Darlene Altrichter
Darlene Altrichter
November 09, 2025 | 8934 Jones Rd, Slatington, PA | Friend
Nancy was my boss at the Workforce Board Lehigh Valley for several decades, but above all, she was my workforce sister, confidant, travel companion, mentor, coach, and dear friend. There is a hole in my heart now; however, good memories and love are soon to fill the void. My thoughts and sympathy go to Charlie, Aubrey, Jenni, Anderson and all their family and friends.
Gina Kormanik
November 08, 2025 | Allentown, PA | Coworker
As a former member of the Workforce Board,I can say that Nancy was extremely passionate about her work,very determined,exuded positivity,and was very kind and fun to be around. My deepest sympathy to her husband and granddaughters,Nancy was one of a kind.
John Mehler
November 08, 2025 | Easton, PA | Coworker
I was saddened by the news of Nancy's passing.
It was a pleasure and a privilege to have known and worked with her.
She was a highly regarded colleague who was well respected statewide, as well as nationally in the workforce community.
His dedication and resilience for doing thing the right things the right way, for the right reasons, were unmatched.
I'm better for having known her and to be able to call her a colleague and friend.
Jim Rabenold
November 08, 2025 | Mechanicsburg, PA | Friend
I’m very sorry for your loss Charlie. I worked with Nancy in the LV Business/Education Partnership and was always impressed by her kindness and commitment to helping people develop their potential. May she rest in peace.
Ralph Tarola
November 07, 2025 | Golden, CO
Charlie, I am so very sorry, please accept my condolences. I had the pleasure of meeting Nancy a few times, she was a wonderful lady. I will have you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Mike Monaghan
November 07, 2025
Nancy A. Dischinat, 79, of Moore Township, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. Nancy was married to her husband Charles R. Dischinat. They would have celebrated 60 years of marriage in December. Born August 2, 1946, in New York, NY, she was the daughter of the late John Macinski and Ann Johl. From a young age, Nancy had a strong passion for learning and hard work. Her very first job was picking blueberries alongside her grandmother.
After completing high school, she earned her associate’s degree from Northampton County Community College and began her career as a secretary at the Workforce Board Lehigh Valley in Allentown. Through her immense dedication and leadership, she rose to become the organization’s Executive Director, devoting more than 40 years of service and passion to her work. Nancy was a true powerhouse, a woman who led with kindness, determination, and grace. She loved her work deeply and was known for her positivity, professionalism, and trademark matching outfits, always dressing for success. Nancy was planning to retire at the end of this year.
In her free time, Nancy enjoyed shopping, especially on QVC, spending quiet moments reading, traveling to the Lititz Craft Show each year, and cherishing time with her granddaughter. She found beauty in simple things, especially the color purple and her favorite flower, hydrangeas. The legacy she leaves behind will be remembered for decades by all whose lives were touched by her warmth and kindness.
In addition to her husband, Nancy is survived by granddaughters, Aubrey Anne Bartholomew and her fiancé, Austin Pelliciari, and Abbygail Jennifer Bartholomew. She was predeceased by her daughter, Jennifer Bartholomew.
Services: A visitation will be held on Sunday, Nov. 9th from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Monday, Nov. 10th from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton. A prayer service will follow on Monday at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment will be in Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery, Northampton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be presented to the American Heart Association in Nancy’s memory. Online condolences may be offered below.
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