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Carol Riepensell Obituary

Carol Ann Riepensell, 51 of Allentown passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on October 24, 2022. Carol Ann was born in Allentown on December 15, 1970, daughter of Anne Marie (Kaliniak) Riepensell and the late Joseph B. Riepensell. Carol Ann graduated Mercy School for Special Learning. She volunteered at Growing Connections Daycare, Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital and was a Girl Friday for Dr. Nathanson. Carol also volunteered and loved supporting the dances at Mercy School for Special Learning. Carol Ann was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church in Allentown.

Survivors: Mother Anne Marie Riepensell and brothers Joe Riepensell, Jr. husband of Juanita, Jack Riepensell husband of Cas, Jim Riepensell husband of Kathy, Jay Riepensell husband of Carol, many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Predeceased by a sister Annette Riepensell.

Viewing: Tuesday November 1, 2022 from 6PM to 8PM in the Sell-Herron Funeral Home 1145 Lehigh Street Allentown, PA 18103.

Viewing & Mass: Wednesday November 2, 2022, viewing 9AM to 10AM followed by the Mass at 10AM all at St. Paul's RCC 920 South 2nd Street Allentown. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery in Allentown. Funeral arrangements are by the Sell-Herron Funeral Home, www.Herronfuneralhomes.com

Contributions: Mercy School for Special Learning 830 S. Woodward Street Allentown, PA 18103.

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Published by Morning Call on Oct. 27, 2022.

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Carol R. Sister in law

October 24, 2025

Carol, we miss you. All the smiles you brought to everyone´s face. The excitement and joy you had when you opened up presents. We enjoyed every minute being around you. Memories of you will last a lifetime. We love you.

Jim

October 21, 2025

We miss you Carol. I'm sure you are free of your earthly chains in God's kingdom and hope to see you again in eternity. We love you kid.

Carol & Jay

October 24, 2023

Carol it has been one year since you passed away. It seems like yesterday. You were such a beautiful person so full of love and laughter. We miss you and we love you so much. Carol and jay.

Barry Roeschke

November 3, 2022

To Jack and Joe, you have my sincerest Condolences.

Pamela Diaz

October 28, 2022

Riepensell Family,
My deepest condolences. Carol will always be in my heart. She was one of the kindest and funnest girls I ever met! Her light will always shine from Heaven <3

Sharon Holley

October 28, 2022

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Nancy Goldschmidt

October 27, 2022

I was so sorry to see of Carol´s passing. She was always such a joy to take care of while working for many years with Dr. Matta
Nancy Goldschmidt

Cynthia Henke-Marx, Danielsville, Pa

October 27, 2022

Dear Ann and Family,
Sending my deepest sympathies for the loss of Carol Ann. May she rest in peace and may God grant you peace.

Jim

October 27, 2022

The day you left us a part of me went with you. I know one day we will be together again and that part of me will be restored. At this time I will not say goodbye,I would like to say I'll see you later kid . Until we meet again I will miss you.

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