Photo courtesy of Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. - Hellertown
Hellertown, Pennsylvania
Nov 1, 1934 – Apr 17, 2024
Joyce H. Reph, 89, of Bethlehem Twp. died Wednesday April 17, 2024 at VNA Hospice of St. Luke's in Lower Saucon Twp. She is the wife of the late Sidney D. "Sid" Reph, who died Nov. 19, 2001. Joyce was born in Williams Twp. on November 1, 1934 to the late Wallace C. and Julia R. (Bryfogle) Yeakel. She was a faithful member of St. Luke's Old Williams Lutheran Church, Hellertown. Joyce is an Honorary Member of Freemansburg-Bethlehem Twp. Little League.
Joyce is survived by children: Raymond H. (Maureen) Reph of Bethlehem, Dennis A. (Elaine Paulus) Reph of Bethlehem Twp., Gary H. Reph of Bethlehem Twp., Bruce C. Breisch of Keller, TX, Sidney J. (Cheryl) Reph of Bethlehem Twp.; 5 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren. Predeceased by siblings: Jeanette Shanda, Evelyn Sesulka, Geraldine Horvath, Richard and Stewart Yeakel.
Family and friends are invited to Joyce’s visitation period from 9:30–10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 2024 at St. Luke’s Old Williams Lutheran Church, 20 Church Road, Hellertown followed by the service at 10:30 a.m. The interment will conclude services at St. Luke's Old Williams Cemetery, Williams Twp. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. – Hellertown.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Joyce’s name to St. Luke's Old Williams Lutheran Church, 20 Church Road, Hellertown, PA 18055.
Read MoreI am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. God bless. With sympathy, Martha Schoch
April 20, 2024
May the love and memories you shared bring you comfort during this difficult time. Our deepest condolences on your loss; Joyce was such a loving soul.
Julie Krumvede and family
April 20, 2024 | CRESCO, PA | Friend
To the family so sorry for your loss
Peggy LaBar
April 18, 2024 | Friend
We are so sorry for your loss. We wish we could be there.
Chuck and Shelly Goff
April 18, 2024 | Frost, TX | Family
Dear Reph Family, Joyce was a terrific neighbor and a wonderful person. She will be missed.
Pugliese Family
April 18, 2024 | Friend
Dear Reph Family ,So sorry for the passing of Mrs Reph. May God grant you peace and strength at this difficult time.Another Angel got her wings. RIP.With our Deepest Sympathies Love, The Jacoby and Cowling Family
Robin Jacoby
April 18, 2024 | Friend
From the time I met you. You always treated me like family. You said that when my sister married Sid you got more than a daughter in-law you got daughters. I got another mom too. RIP
Theresa Sefranek
April 18, 2024 | NC | Family
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
William and Susan McCauley
April 17, 2024 | Bethlehem, PA | Friend
Joyce was always a pleasure to be around, sharing her fun sense of humor, wonderful recipes, and beautiful smile. She enjoyed her time spent with family and friends leaving us so many memories we will cherish forever. Sending our heartfelt prayers to all of you during one of life's saddest moments.
Gina and Teri
April 17, 2024 | Hatboro, PA | Family