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Gertrude Peischl Obituary

Gertrude "Midge" Peischl (nee Gerress), aged 88, died peacefully at Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem Saturday, May 16, 2020. Midge was born in Pittsburgh and grew up in Philadelphia and Quakertown. She was the daughter of the late Stefan Gerress and the late Katherine Gerress (nee Mueller). She was predeceased by her husband Alfred Peischl, her son Larry Peischl, and her brother John Gerress.

She is survived by her daughter Maryanne Garrett and husband Glenn of Dover, DE, her son Mark Peischl and wife Michelle of Wayne, NJ, her son Chris Peischl of Allentown, and her daughter Lisa DeRose and husband Danny of Elkton, MD, as well as 18 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

A memorial funeral mass will be held at a future date when we can all gather together to celebrate Midge's life. More information can be found on the J. S. Burkholder Funeral Home webpage, www.jsburkholder.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Midge's memory to St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church 1046 W. Cedar St. Allentown, PA 18102.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Morning Call on May 18, 2020.

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Sherry Martin

May 21, 2020

She will be sadly missed. I always loved our talks and visit times when she came in to get her hair styled. My sincere condolences along with hugs and prayers . I will truly miss her

Frank Csencsits

May 19, 2020

My condolences on your loss Chris Frank S {fred} Csencsits

Bill & Vicki Sames

May 18, 2020

We were heartbroken to hear of Midge's passing. You have our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family as you all go through this difficult time. We are thinking of you Chris, Shawn, Colten and Jillian. We will miss seeing her at your cookouts Chris and I (Vicki) will miss her Linguine salad and I am so glad she gave me her recipe. I have fond memories of her and you will remain in your hearts forever in the memories you have of her. God bless all of you. ((Hugs)). Love, Vicki & Bill

Patricia Nichols

May 18, 2020

Rest in peace Midge

Mary Ann Pitcher

May 18, 2020

Midge was such a big part of our Outreach Team and St. Francis of Assisi Church. She did so much for our Church and for the Community. She will be missed but I know she is happy now with God. Condolences to her family.

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