Ella L. Ringer

Ella L. Ringer, 73, of Emmaus, died Dec. 10 in Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown. She was the wife of the late Harvey O. Ringer Jr. She worked for Albright's Hardware Store, Allentown, for the past 11 years. Previously, she was a sewing machine operator for apparel factories in Allentown. Born in Upper Milford Township, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Erma (Kressley) Edelman. She was a former member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Emmaus. Survivors: Companion, Vito Merlo, with whom she resided; sons, Kenneth L. of Emmaus, Dale H. at home; brothers, Russell of Minesite, Ronald and Dennis, both of Emmaus, Louis of Dushore, Sullivan County; sisters, Loretta Godusky, Norma Godusky and MaryAnn Gnida, all of Emmaus; two grandchildren. Services: noon Saturday, Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, 225 Elm St., Emmaus. Call 11 a.m. to noon Saturday.