Bess Onufer

Bess Onufer
Bess Onufer, 84, of Allentown, passed away on Monday, April 23 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Allentown, she was the daughter of Samuel and Sophia Abraham. She was an extraordinary gardener, a gifted hostess, an exquisite middle eastern chef, an earnest friend, a much-loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and a treasured wife of 64 years. She was an active member and former deaconess in her church, a former office manager at Onufer Aluminum Construction and a community volunteer for many organizations. Survivors: She is survived by her loving family, husband, George M. Onufer; son, David and his wife Debra of North Carolina; daughters, Susan Moyer of California and Laurie Merrill and her husband Fred of Georgia; and son, Jonathan Onufer of Florida; sister, Jean Ummarino of California; and brother, Jack Abraham of Allentown; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Kathleen Haver; brothers, Icer and Nassam Abraham; and a sister, Marion Economy. Services: Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Memorial Service at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 28 at Macungie Christian Community Church, 126 Church St., Macungie. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Macungie Christian Community Church, 126 Church St., Macungie. Boyko Funeral Home, Allentown, PA.