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Elaine Rottet Obituary

Your most beautiful smile, your caring and compassion, your wonderful positive attitude, and your love will forever be missed. Elaine (Harahus) Rottet, 60, of Whitehall passed away after a courageous battle with brain cancer on Friday, April 10, 2020, peacefully at home surrounded by family members. She was the beloved wife of Gregory Rottet with whom she would have celebrated 38 years of marriage on May 29th. Born in Coaldale, she was the daughter of Michael and Julia (Hudy) Harahus of New Ringgold, PA. She had two children, Vanessa, fiancée of Lawrence Williford of Los Angeles, CA, and Matthew, companion of Natalie Amodel of Philadelphia, PA.

Elaine received her associate's degree from McCann School of Business and worked for the Allentown Housing Authority as an executive secretary for seven years. Later, she returned to school and earned her degree as a registered nurse, subsequently working at various practices throughout the Lehigh Valley. However, she was most proud of being a wonderful mother and homemaker, raising her children to become successful adults, cooking delicious meals and desserts, and always keeping her home immaculately clean.

Elaine and her husband loved to travel visiting many destinations throughout the United States and the Caribbean. They enjoyed frequenting casinos, but her favorite vacation was a cruise where she would never miss the molten lava cake for dessert each night.

In addition to her husband, children, and parents, Elaine is survived by her sisters, Julia McHugh and her husband Rick, Mary Parsons and her companion Rusty, Helen Hafer and her husband Joe. Brothers, Michael Harahus and wife Patty, Peter Harahus, and many nieces and nephews.

Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Avenue, Northampton, PA 18067, has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online Condolences may be left for the family at: www.schislerfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Morning Call on Apr. 13, 2020.

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April 16, 2020

To Greg, Matthew, Vanessa Mr. and Mrs. Harahus and family
There was no one more special than Elaine. She was the ideal mother, wife, daughter, family member and friend.
The world will be very different without Elaine. I personally appreciate all the love and thoughtfulness she always extended to me.
With sincere sympathy and Love,
God Bless You.
Karen Rottet

Chris Hnat

April 14, 2020

Mr. & Mrs. Harahus, Julie, Mary, Helen and all of the family..... I am so very sorry for your loss. May God comfort everyone in this difficult time. Prayers for all.

The Brodt Family

April 14, 2020

I can find no adequate words of comfort, but please know Elaine's family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Rod Astl

April 14, 2020

Greg,
May the fond memories of Elaine bring you comfort during this hard time in your life. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family.

Sincere Condolences.

Jeff,Colleen,Emily &Olivia Brosky

April 13, 2020

To Greg, Mathew, Vanessa and Family.
We are all so sorry for the loss of Elaine.Please accept our family's sincere condolences. We will always remember her infectious smile and lovely presence. We know she will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

Karen Hemerly Muldowney

April 13, 2020

Greg and family,
My sincere condolences on your wife's passing.
May your memories of love and laughter bring you comfort in the days and weeks ahead!

Joe Sasdi

April 13, 2020

Sorry for your loss greg condolences to you and your family.

James Christoff

April 13, 2020

Dear Greg Sorry to hear of the passing of your wife Elaine. Remember all the good times. May she Rest In Peace

April 13, 2020

We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to Elaine's entire family. We both worked with Elaine at the Allentown Housing Authority and remember her well as a very caring and professional lady. RIP Elaine

Clark and Karen Rabenold

Mary & Mike Dobish

April 13, 2020

Greg & family,

Mike and I are sending our deepest sympathy to all of you. May Elaine be resting in peace. Keep your many happy memories close to your hearts.

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