82 years of age and resident of Whitehall, passed away peacefully at home on September 13, 2018, surrounded by all that she loved. Born in Whitehall to the late Albert and Clara (Bartholomew) Oswald, she was the wife of Russell W. Peacock, Jr. for 55 years at the time of his passing in 2009. A dedicated member of Grace Episcopal Church, Allentown, Mae was a very active volunteer at their food pantry, and assisted with many Church activities. She was the longtime manager of the original McDonald's on MacArthur Road, with over 30 years of service, retiring in 1991. Survived by son Russell W. Peacock, III and his wife Terry; daughters Deborah Hutterman with husband John, and Kathryn Przywara with husband Lawrence; sister Gladys McCarthy; 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; predeceased by sister Marlene Majercak and brothers Donald Oswald and Carl Oswald. Her Rites of Christian Burial will be celebrated by The Rev. Twila Smith at 6:30 pm on Tuesday October 9, 2018 in Grace Episcopal Church 108 N 5th Street Allentown, PA. 18102. The family will receive guests at a reception following her Service. Her interment will be private. In honor of Mae's dedication to those in need, you are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to the service, or present a donation in her memory to Second Harvest Food Bank 6969 Silver Crest Road Nazareth, Pennsylvania 18064 or online at www.shfblv.org The Gilbert Funeral Home Whitehall is honored to handle her arrangements
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REST IN PEACE Aunt Mae
Matthew Majercak
October 11, 2018
I worked at MacDonalds with Mae during the summers of my college years, 1977-1981. I have nothing but good memories of Mae. She was very helpful and patient as I learned to perform a fast paced, multi-task job. I'm very sorry to learn of her passing, and I extend her family and friends my condolences.
Rick Longenhagen
October 2, 2018
Libby House
September 30, 2018
Shirley (Oswald) Sulzer
September 30, 2018
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