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Fay Dunbar Obituary
Fay B. Dunbar, 81, of Allentown, formerly of Emmaus, died May 11, 2010 in Cedarbrook Nursing Home. She was the widow of the late Spurgeon D. Dunbar who passed away in 1977. Born in Emmaus, she was the daughter of the late Woodrow W. and Loie (Beitler) Hieter. She was a secretary for Western Electric and a hostess for her familys restaurant, the former Hieters Restaurant in Emmaus. She was a member of St. Lukes Lutheran Church, Allentown. Fay was an Emmaus High School Majorette, loved dancing at Bussys and especially loved her family and friends. Survivors: Life Partner, Carl R. George, Jr. of Allentown; daughter, Spurgeen L. Tretter of Allentown wife of the late John A. Tretter; son, Spurgeon S. Dunbar and his wife Barbara Jo of Fogelsville; brother, David Hieter of Advance, NC; grandchildren, Matthew, Jessica, Spurgeon J., Joshua, James, Brandi, Rachel and Damon; great-grandchildren, Keeven, Kanye and Kasimira. Services: Funeral Services on Friday, May 14, 2010 at 3 p.m. in the Schantz Funeral Home, Inc., 250 Main Street, Emmaus. Friends may call 2 to 3 p.m. in the funeral home. Online condolences may be made to www.schantzfh.com Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made American Cancer Society, Lehigh Valley Unit, 3893 Adler Place, Bethlehem PA 18017
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Kim Bell
May 21, 2010
We really, really miss you Fay! The world will be so empty without you, especially Christmas Day, which you loved and enjoyed so much. Godspeed. Love, Kim, Bob, Robby, and Cass.
May 17, 2010
I REMEMBER FAY WHEN SHE AND HER FAMILY WOULD TALK TO MY FAMILY AFTER CHURCH YEARS AGO. MY BROTHER FRANK ALSO PLAYED IN A GROUP WITH HER SON SPURGEON,LARRY TODD. SHE WAS ONE OF THE NICEST MOST CONSIDERATE PEOPLE YOU WANT TO MEET. THE FAMILY IS IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. LINDA
David & Gail Novosat Novosat
May 13, 2010
Please accept our deepest sympathy. She will be missed by everyone. Faye was a "classy lady". You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Hal & Geri Hagemann
May 13, 2010
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
eugene kent
May 13, 2010
know that she is now resting with our Lord and Savior,and will have everlasting love,and eternal life.she lived a good life with 2wonderful kids.always remember lincoln ele.school,and 11th and walnut st.God truly loves your mother.
Deidre Fox
May 13, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies. Fay will be missed by all.
Jessica Tretter
May 13, 2010
I Love You Soooo Much Nana and I miss you already!! Rest In Peace.
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