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Edward Emery Obituary
Edward A. Emery, 75, of Allentown, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2010 in the inpatient unit of the Lehigh Valley Hospice in Allentown. He was the husband of Ruth S. (Vandegrift) Emery and they celebrated their 53rd anniversary this past March. Born in Allentown, Ed was a son of the late Edward and Laura (Shimineck) Emery. Ed worked as a maintenance engineer for the County of Lehigh before retiring. Prior to that he worked for the former At&T, the former Lehigh Structural Steel, and the former Horlachers Brewery all in Allentown. He was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Allentown. Ed was a 1952 graduate of Allentown Central Catholic High School and was a member of the 1952 State Basketball Championship team. Ed was inducted to the Central Catholic Wall of Fame for his high school accomplishments. He was a member of the former Young Mens Society and the Ukrainian Club in Allentown. Survivors: Surviving with his wife Ruth are sons; Edward W. and his wife Tammy of Coplay, John C. and his fiancee Tama Nederostek of Whitehall, daughters; Diane wife of Richard Derhammer of Coplay, and Kathleen L. Rittoper of Mertztown. Ed has three grandchildren and two great grandsons. Services: There will be a mass of Christian burial on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 10 a.m. in Our Lady Help of Christians. Calling will be on Wednesday from 8:30 to 9:40 a.m. in the ODonnell Funeral Home, 908 Hanover Ave. Allentown. Contributions: In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent to the American Lung Association 2121 City Line Rd. Bethlehem, pa. 18017.
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for Edward Emery
Teri (Ring) Bitler
January 24, 2010
Dear Ruth and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss; my mom and dad would always talk about fun times with you and Ed and Edie and Bill. May he rest in peace with our Lord and all the saints in heaven.
Kay Kurtz Vogel
January 17, 2010
Ed & Family:
The reunion committee of the Class of 1974 (www.louisedieruff74.com) sends heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
May memories comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Denny Parastino
January 14, 2010
I'll never forget how many times I made my way up from the basement to borrow one of his 16oz Schmidt's and he would look at me and know that he was never going to get the replacement. I think I did buy him 1 case but most probably helped him drink it as well. He was a very good man and very easy going. Wish i could let things not bother me like Mr. Emery.
Nicole Emery
January 12, 2010
We love you Pop-Pop and miss you much... Thank you for loving us unconditionally... You were very wise... I promise to always make you proud... Smile down on us...
Nicole Emery
January 12, 2010
Love you Pop-Pop... Thank you for always being there for me no matter what and loving us unconditionally... Our memories together will never be forgotten. I promise to make you proud... Smile...
Evelyn Sloyer
January 12, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Lucinda Krim
January 12, 2010
Dear Kathy,
I will always remember your Father as a wonderful funny man. Although I have not seen you in so very long I miss your smile and friendship. I'm so very sorry for your loss and i will pray for you and your family.
Lucinda Krim (Barnyak)
January 11, 2010
Ed and I were roommates at Villanova University. He was a great guy and an outstanding basketball player. I extend my heartfelt sympathy to his family.
Bill Miller, Fork Union, VA
(formerly of Bethlehem, PA)
January 11, 2010
Dear Ruthie and Family, We were sorry
to learn of your husband's/father's
passing. Losing a loved one is one
of life's most difficult times. We
extend our sincere sympathy to all of
you. Love, your cousin Phyllis
and John
Sandy (Fenstermaker) Reppert
January 11, 2010
To The Emery Family,
I accidentally forgot to sign my name to my entry (referring to Mr. Emery as a "gentle Ben").
January 11, 2010
To the Emery Family,
Please accept my sympathies in the loss of your husband, father, and grandfather. I have many memories of the Emery household, and as "tough" as Mr. Emery was, I think he had some "gentle Ben" in him too. May he rest in peace.
January 11, 2010
Dear Emery Family,
So very sorry for your loss. I know how important a husband/father is in a family. i'll always remember him as "Big Ed". You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love Always,
Beth Kloiber
January 10, 2010
January 10, 2010
Emery Family,
Thinking of you and your family, and
extending deepest sympathy.
Janet and Donald J. Hagenauer
Greg Yatko
January 10, 2010
To the Emery Family,
I'm sorry for your loss. Ed Jr., I never knew your dad, but I know how much my father meant to me. My thoughts are with your family today.
January 10, 2010
Sorry to hear about Uncle Eddie's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Emery family.
Tony & Michele Janny
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