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Elaine Creitz Obituary

Elaine J. (Berreth) Creitz, 89, of Slatington, formerly of Schnecksville, died Friday, January 28, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest. She was the wife of the late Elvin O. Creitz, Jr. Born in Allentown, November 10, 1932, Elaine was the daughter of the late George W. and Evelyn M. (Laub) Berreth. She was a waitress for the former Kings Country Kitchen in Schnecksville for 10 years before retiring. Elaine was a member of Union U.C.C, Neffs where she was a member of the Helping Hands.

Survivors: Daughters, Vicki L. Lindsay and her husband Brian of Slatington, Lisa A. Werkheiser and her husband, Theodore, Jr. of Allentown; son-in-law, Arthur H. Zettlemoyer of Bethlehem; 5 grandchildren; 2 great – grandchildren, predeceased by daughter Nanette Zettlemoyer.

Service: A graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Union Church Cemetery, Neffs. No public calling hours. The Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., Schnecksville is in charge of arrangements. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 196,Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.

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Published by Morning Call on Jan. 30, 2022.

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Dr. David Charles Smith

February 3, 2022

The members and friends of Jordan United Church of Christ extend our deepest sympathy and Christian love to Amy, Frank, Jon, and Kailey Kloiber, and the entire family, at this time of loss. May the peace of the Risen Christ offer comfort and hope in the days ahead.

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January 31, 2022

Vicki & family, so sorry to hear about your moms passing during this difficult time. Deepest condolences to you and your family.

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