Anna Lorenz Henninger

Anna Lorenz Henninger, 94, of Whitehall, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 26, 2021 while in residence at Saucon Valley Manor, Hellertown, where she was receiving the supportive and caring services of Family Pillars Hospice. Born on July 30, 1927, in Northampton, Anna was the daughter of the late Ignatius and Anna (Janders) Lorenz and stepdaughter of Andrew Gigler. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton, in 1987. Anna was employed as a sewing machine operator for various companies. Upon her retirement, she provided "nanny care" for Liane and William, which was a true calling for her. Anna was a devoted member of Queenship of Mary Catholic Church in Northampton and an ardent devotee of polka dancing at the Coplay Saengerbund, where she was a longtime attendee and friend to many. Anna is survived by nieces and nephews, Patricia Lorenz, Mary Ann Arndt, Janet Close, Stephen Lorenz, Josef Lorenz, Alfred Galler, Michael Galler, Denise Prockle; sister-in-law, Catherine Lemme; and by her most beloved and precious dog, Marcel. Anna was preceded in death by brothers, Ignatius Lorenz, Stephen Lorenz; sisters, Mary Lorenz Galler, Rose Lorenz Hess; stepsisters, Theresa, Freida, and Anna; and nephew, Richard Lorenz. Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, December 31st at 10:30 a.m. in the church, 1324 Newport Ave., Northampton. Family and friends may call on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass in the church. Those in attendance will kindly be asked to wear a face cover and practice social distancing. Interment will be in Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery, Northampton. Arrangements are under the direction of Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton. Online condolences may be offered at www.reichelfuneralhome.com. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the church or Animals in Distress in loving memory of Anna.