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1928
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2020
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Anna Tercha Obituary
Anna was a member of Ziegels Lutheran Church in Breinigsville. Her farms and her family were the greatest loves of her life. Farmer was not only a job title but a way of life. As a child she helped her father with the care of dairy cattle and later on the horse drawn milk delivery route through Haafsville. Then it was on to tractor and field work.
For many years, from November to April, she worked for the former Hess Brothers in Allentown. Music and singing were on her list of passions as well and between 1945-47 sang with the Municipal Opera Co. in Allentown (Babes in Toyland", "Girl Crazy", and "Katinka"). Anna was a wonderful pianist as well. There was always music in the house. She was also the Lehigh Dairy Queen.
Anna and her "Frankie" shared a love of farming and worked tirelessly to add to her father's collection of farms. She was a devoted wife and mother and will be missed beyond all measure.
Survivors: Daughter, Kate E.M. Tercha and husband William Ternosky of Fogelsville, grandchildren, Jillian and Justin Ternosky.
Services: A visitation will take place from 9:45 to 10:45 AM on Monday, June 8 at Keller Funeral Home, 1018 Church St., Fogelsville. Private Service. Interment, Ziegels Union Cemetery. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.KellerFuneralHomes.com. Please note that the new state guidelines will be followed limiting the number of people allowed inside the building at the same time. Face masks will be required and social distancing will occur.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to PA Caring Hearts Animal Rescue, c/o the funeral home, PO Box 52, Fogelsville, 18051.
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Lori Drake
May 30, 2021
Cant believe it's a year. Think of your mom often. Hope you are doing well Katie. Anna was an awesome woman. Funny too.
Judy Hoffman
June 17, 2020
Kate, so sorry for the loss of your mom. You're parents were both wonderful people, and always made me feel welcome when I was there. I have such good memories of your family. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Lori Drake
June 17, 2020
Katie my heart goes out to you. If you ever need a friend to talk to please dont hesitate to call. I'm here for you.
Jesse Sell
June 8, 2020
Anna was a wonderful person, always kind and fun and sweet to us when I was growing up. My heart goes out to Kate and the rest of her family.
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Bob Hackman
June 8, 2020
Katie, so sorry for your loss. I feel honored that I got to meet your parents.
Timothy and Deborah Haaf
June 7, 2020
Dear Katie,
We are very sorry to learn of your mothers
passing. We always enjoyed her company over the years; at our home, at the Art Is Inn and at your parents home for game night or just visiting. We always thought that it has been so wonderful how she and your father along with you, have been able to maintain the farms about Haafsville which we know that she loved. She was always so caring and over the years would call us from time to time to catch up on our family and let us know what was new with her family as well. She was blessed to have had such a good husband along with a caring daughter throughout her life.
Duane and Jodi Romig
June 7, 2020
Katie, It has been a blessing the last 17 years living so close to Mom and Dad. So often they would stop and chat while passing by. Over the last couple years Duane and I had the privledge of sitting with Anna for hours and listening to stories of her childhood, her "Katie" and the love of her life "Frankie". She beamed when she spoke of you and him. She lived a long wonderful life full of many memories that she loved to share. She will be greatly missed. I hope you find peace in knowing she loved you dearly and she is now back with her true love "Frankie".
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Samuel M Costa
June 7, 2020
Kate. My sincerest condolences on the loss of your mom.
Cindy Najarian
June 7, 2020
Anna you were a good friend to my Mom Irene and were school mates since you were little. And when my mom and I would visit you and her would always reminisce about the good old days. Now you and her can reminisce again together.
Nancy ( Hebelka ) Reinhard
June 7, 2020
My condolences to the family.
Kina Leiby
June 7, 2020
Although I came to a special friendship with Anna for only a very short time , it was a God given time I got to share with her. It was a joy to share in our special bond (my mother), our likeness of Hess's memories, hear her Franky stories and some of her childhood times on the farm. It was a treat to sit on her porch and crochet, take a gator ride and serve her special meals, times I will cherish. She had a kindness about her and she loved her Katie. I am so grateful to God to have our lives touch.
She will always be a specialtreasure I will hold dear to my heart..
I will miss her❤
Adele (Rex) Gliwa
June 7, 2020
Kate, Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. It brought back great memories as kids with you & your parents. Much sympathy, Adele
COLLETTE (tercha) STITT
June 6, 2020
KATE-MY 70 YEARS OF MEMORIES WITH YOUR MOM ARE SOMETHING I WILL HOLD ON TO FOREVER .I HOPE THEY HELP TO EASE THE SADNESS IN MY HEART. COLLETTE
ROBERT STITT
June 6, 2020
DEAR KATE,
YOUR MOMS PASSING ,I KNOW HAS BEEN EXTREMILY HEART BREAKING FOR YOU. BOB AND I SPENT SO MANY WONDERFULY TIMES WITH YOUR MOM AND DAD,PLAYING GAMES .GOING FOR SUNDAY RIDES, TALKING ABOUT OLD TIMES,HAVING DINNER TOGETHER AND HAVING SO MUCH FUN.YOUR MOM WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY EVERYONE WHO KNEW HER. LOVE COLLETTE AND BOB
Jane Sikorski-roche
June 6, 2020
Katie So I took a ride today on Haaf road and Tercha road. So many childhood memories came flooding back. I looked at the barn or part of the barn and remembered the white horse you would let me ride and the butchering that took place in that small barn I went a bit farther and the views that your parents had over the valley continues to be amazing. I tried to call a number that I had for you but apparently is no longer in service. I wish I could be there on Monday but cant. Your mom along with mine are the nicest people I know. I have so many fond memories. Im so very sorry for your loss. Anna was such a special lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I so miss those simple times. Shes with your Dad and looking as beautiful as she did on her wedding day. Love ya. Jane
Bruce Saylor
June 6, 2020
Sorry for your loss Katie and Bill. Spring and the Peonies are blooming. Anna always loved them and I would try to bring her some every year. She was my other mother. We spent a lot of time in the back kitchen talking while she was preparing food for Frank, or in the evening, with Frank on the couch with the old afghan blanket and the 3 dogs just chatting away. I will always have found memories. Now she is with Frank and the cycle is complete.
Lisa Schwartz
June 5, 2020
Kate, So very sorry to hear about your mom. I will keep you and Bill in my prayers.
John Lindstrom jr
June 5, 2020
My parents use to rent from her and Frank. Have good memories growing up on one of her houses thank you .
Susan Tophoney/Kerry Kehl
June 5, 2020
With Deepest Sympathy...
Lori Lilly
June 5, 2020
A great lady. She was so kind to Arnie and me. I loved her wit and will miss her funny stories. I enjoyed sharing my baked goods with her. Katie, sending my love. We will miss you, Anna. Lori
Suzan Hetzer
June 5, 2020
Kate -aka Katie :), I am so sorry for your loss. You have 2 very very special Guardian Angels.
love, Sue - aka Suzie :)
Marlene Smith
June 5, 2020
I met Anna at Upper Macungie Township, when she would come into our office. She was such a lovely lady and always made my day. RIP Anna
Marlene Smith
June 5, 2020
I remember Anna from coming in to Upper Macungie Township. She was such a lovely lady. She always made my day.
Diane Heller
June 5, 2020
I grew up in Haafsville, and often walked up to the barn to see the cows. Anna and Frank did a wonderful job keeping the area rural. May they rest in Peace, together again. Diane (Neimeyer) Heller
Beverly R Tercha-Stoudt
June 4, 2020
Aunt Anna, I love you and will miss you always. Helping to take care of you this past year meant everything to me.
Love, Beverly
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