Cynthia W. Henritzy

Cynthia Wotring (Vogler) Henritzy, age 95, passed away, with her family by her side, at Kirkland Village in Bethlehem. PA on July 21, 2023. She had previously lived in Hanover Farms in Bethlehem, Clarks Summit and Dallas, PA. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, Paul A. Henritzy (May 21, 2011) her mother Esther Trumbower, (Wotring) Vogler, later Esther King, her father Reverend Dr. Theodore K. Vogler, her brother, Wallace P. Vogler, and step father Abe W. King. Cynthia is survived by three children, Ted Henritzy, wife Debi, Paige Zaia, husband Joe, and daughter Leslie Henritzy-Belak, boyfriend Paul Belak. She is also survived by her six grandchildren, Michelle Henritzy, husband Eric Schmid, Ali Jansky, husband Josh, Ryan Henritzy, wife Kelly, Kelly Zaia, Kevin Zaia, Conner Zaia, wife Sarah and four great grandchildren, Julia, Harper, Callie and Charlie. She was born in Walla Walla, Washington on July 3rd, 1928. Being a minister's daughter, her family moved to Duluth, Minnesota, Hinsdale, Illinois where she attended Hinsdale Central High School before moving to Massachusetts where she graduated from Walnut Hill High School in 1946. She graduated from Wells College in Aurora, NY with a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology in 1950. She went on to earn a Master's Degree in Elementary Education (PA Teacher's Certificate) in 1975 from Lehigh University and also earned in service graduate credits in Developing Children's Oral Language. Cynthia was married to Paul Henritzy on April 4, 1953, in a ceremony performed by her father, at Rowankill Farm, their home in Bath, PA. They lived in Clarks Summit PA later moving to Dallas, PA where their children were born. In 1968 the family moved to Bethlehem. She worked as an assistant nursery school teacher, did clerical work for the Union Church in Illinois, an editorial assistant for the Commerce Clearing House, in Chicago, and as a case worker for the Lehigh County Children's Aid Society before marriage. While raising her family, in 1972, Cynthia worked as a substitute teacher, tutor, guidance aide, at East Hills Junior High School and for many years as a teacher's aide at Marvine Elem. School, Lincoln Elem., William Penn Elem. School in the Bethlehem School District, retiring in 1992. Past involvements include: past President of the Lehman, PA Women Club, member of the Women's Association of the First Presbyterian Church, Girl Scout Leader, Cub Scout Assistant, Co-Chairman of the Education Committee of the American Association of University Women (AAUW), recipient of the Humanitarian Service Award from the United Cerebral Palsy Asso., on the Board of the Lehigh Valley Society of Crippled Children & Adults. While a member of the First Presbyterian Church, she was a K Group member, and volunteered as Stephen Minister and a Friendly Visitor. She was also a member of the Allergy Association of the Lehigh Valley. She volunteered at Phoebe Nursing Home, Allentown receiving the Deaconess Award in 1995 as she started the music listening program. She also visited residents at Gracedale Nursing Home. Cynthia enjoyed playing tennis, painting (watercolor pictures), spending time with her grandchildren, and going out to dinner at her favorite restaurant which was Prime Steakhouse. She had several bird houses in her backyard of her home, which she enjoyed watching and identifying the type of birds she attracted. The family wants to thank the entire Kirkland Village staff and volunteers, Maria Santos, and the St. Luke's Hospice Team for their excellent care. The Memorial Service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church Sanctuary in Bethlehem, PA on August 9th at 11:30 AM., followed by a lunch at the church. In lieu of flowers the family requests you can make a donation to the to the Allentown Rescue Mission in care of Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 326 Main Street-Hellertown, PA 18055.