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Gisela Herrmann Obituary
Gisela Herrmann, 76, of Allentown, passed away, Wednesday, September 4, 2013, at home with her family by her side. She was the wife of Hans P. Herrmann. They celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary on May 30. She was born in Unteradling, Hungary, a daughter of the late Johan and Maria (Schanta) Kovacs. Gisela worked at Holy Family Manor for 10 years before retiring in 2002 and prior she was a seamstress for the former Schneider Manufacturing in Allentown for forty years. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Allentown. She was a member of the Coplay Saegerbund and sang with their choir. Survivors: Husband; sons, Michael and John of Allentown; sister, Marie, wife of Ewald Sodke, of Coopersburg; granddaughters, Ashley of Bethlehem and Mary Elizabeth of Allentown. A son, Thomas, predeceased her in 2010. Services: Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 7, 2013, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 11th and Washington Streets, Allentown. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Wescosville. www.trexlerfuneralhome.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, a contribution in Giselas memory may be made to the church, 825 N. 11th St., 18102.
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Butch and Claire Weber and Glover
September 8, 2013
Hans, Hansie, Michael, Ashley and Mary, Our deepest sympathy to you at the passing of Gisela. She put up a long battle and now is a rest. She is in the arms of the Lord and all pain and suffering has passed and she is whole again. Love you guys.
Diane Hohneck
September 7, 2013
Although we have only knew her for a short time, I always thought she was a sweet person. Our condolences to all of the Herrmann family. May you find comfort in this difficult time. Jerry, Diane, and Aaron Hohneck
September 6, 2013
Uncle Mike and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. She will always be with you and she's now at peace up there with our Opa :) Love, The entire Schlosser family (Anita, Mike & Deb, Keri & Mike, Kiley & Aubree)
Alison Jones
September 6, 2013
So glad I got to know gram when she came to AZ......My heart is breaking along with all of yours now....Prayers to everyone.....Lots of love coming your way....
Rita Uhl
September 5, 2013
I will forever remember her. Taking care of her was one of my blessings....Rita
Wendy
September 5, 2013
There is no doubt my Tante Gisi is in the loving arms of our God in Heaven to whom she was devoted. Hopefully it is not bingo night! Onkel Hans, Michael, John,Mary & girls, Gott segne dich und behüte dich
Ashley Herrmann
September 5, 2013
Grammy you have put up such a fight, I wish God didn't take you away so soon. Your physically not here, yet you will always remain with me in spirit. I love you so much rest easy.<3
Bob Strauch
September 5, 2013
"Abends, wenn ich schlafen geh,
vierzehn Engelein mit mir gehn.
Zwei zur Rechten,
zwei zur Linken,
zwei beim Kopf,
zwei bei den Füßen,
Zwei, die mich decken,
zwei, die mich wecken,
zwei, die mir zeigen den rechten Steig
in das ewige Himmelreich."
Gott schenk' ihr die ewige Ruh'.
Elisabeth Herrmann
September 5, 2013
Rest in Peace Gisi! You have fought a good fight, now rest in God's arms! Our deepest sympathy to Hans, Michael, John , Mary,Ashley and Mary!
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