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Inez Donley Obituary

Inez Donley Services
A memorial service for Inez C. Donley, who died January 27, 2013, and was the wife of Edward Donley, former CEO and Chairman of Air Products, will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2013 in the main sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem, 2344 Center St., Bethlehem, PA 18017. A reception and luncheon will be held in the church Fellowship Hall immediately following the service. Arrangements entrusted to the Long Funeral Home, Bethlehem. A memory tribute may be placed at www.longfuneralhome.com. Contributions:In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Allentown Public Library, 1210 Hamilton St., Allentown, PA 18102, or to KidsPeace, 4085 Independence Drive, Schnecksville, PA 18078.

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Published by Morning Call on Feb. 3, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Inez Donley

27 Entries

Edie Ritter

February 9, 2013

I was sad to read of Inez's passing. I think of the many years I observed her many contributions to the community and how she valued of her family. My wishes for comfort and peace go out to Ed and Tom and the rest of the family at this time of loss. Edie Ritter

Lois and Jack Cooney

February 4, 2013

Ed
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family. Inez was a community treasure. Take care.
Lois and Jack Cooney

February 2, 2013

Tom & Cindy and the Donley family,
Please accept our sympathy and know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Debbie & Bob Handschue

Donna Goodman

January 30, 2013

Our condolences to the Donley family. Our thoughts are with you at this trying time. Regards, Jane Goodman, Donna, David, Brenda, and Diana

January 30, 2013

Dear Ed & Family,
Please accept my sincere sympathy in your loss of Inez. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Take care of yourself.
Most sincerely,
Valerie Stumer-Heller
Moravian Village of Bethlehem

Jeanne, Andy, BenHannah and Will Stephens

January 30, 2013

No fuss Nezzie. As a regular guest in the Poconos and at many meals initiated by Ed and Inez, we saw and experienced how down to earth and welcoming she/they were. She gave the impression that her home was as much ours as hers and she was as happy we were there whether she personally invited us or not. She was gentle, sharp, interesting, unassuming and fun. And despite the abundance of good she did on a small and very large scale she never spent time looking for recognition. Good Bye, Nezzie. We love you. the Seattle Stephens

Harry & Carol Dimopoulos

January 29, 2013

Our sincere condolences to Ed and all the Donley family. May your faith sustain you at this difficult time.

Dave and Kathy Leber

January 29, 2013

Our condolences to Ed, Tom and your whole family.
Inez was a remarkable woman.

Mark Blass

January 29, 2013

For 17 years, I was the Air Products employee who lived nearest to the Donleys. Their 27th Street home was large, yet modest compared to homes of some other company senior executives. I was impressed to regularly see Inez Donley scrubbing her front steps. She wasn't too proud to be seen doing honest work despite her obvious wealth.
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Sue, Andy and Jon Markowitz

January 29, 2013

In loving memory of Inez.

Sue, Andy and Jon Markowitz

January 29, 2013

Dear Ed, Martha, Tom, John and Family,
We were deeply saddened to learn of your loss. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Inez was a dear family friend for decades. We were always in awe of all the good that she did for the community, especially her work with the Library, in addition to raising three terrific kids. She, and all of you, are in our thoughts and prayers.

Edward Newcomb

January 28, 2013

Dear Ed, You and Inez will remain an inspiration to generations. My deep condolances on your loss. Fondly, Ed Newcomb

January 28, 2013

Thinking of you and the entire family at this very sad time.
Pat Laxar

Sharon Hobe

January 28, 2013

Mr. Donley and family,
My sincere condolences on the passing of your wife, mother,grandmother. I remember her as a gracious lady who opened her home to me as a child so many years ago. Wsihing you strength and comfort during these days, warmed by the caring of a community for this remarkable woman.

Lynne Roth

January 28, 2013

They say behind every good man, is a good women. Although I never met Inez personally, I met her through her husband -- who we were blessed to have as an inspirational leader at Air Products. He represented the voice of “everyone” at Air Products, in a time when it was not so common. In 1977, it was well known that in the big board room, “Ed” would be the one to ask about and truly care about “the people.” He was and continued to be our “voice.” He knew that remembering all levels and caring about not only the bottom line but about those who made the difference to it, was the secret ingredient to success. And his motivation and ability to relate to every aspect of life is something that I embrace and he will continue to be an inspiration to me and I am sure many others. I hope I am paying if forward for him – and Inez – and I can see from all the wonderful things she did that she was “just fine” driving his Chevy Nova when every other Executive was in a much “fancier” car. So although I know today is about Inez, it's also a tribute to her and the family – and external family community – she loved and supported. What a special person and what a special family.

January 28, 2013

On behalf of the associates and thousands of children and families served by KidsPeace each day, we offer our heartfelt condolences to the Donley family. Mrs. Donley was an inspiration to us all and a shining example of the great impact philanthropy can have on a community. Her memory will endure at KidsPeace and throughout our community.

January 28, 2013

My sincere condolences to the Donley family. It was such an honour to have known Inez and be a part of her life. What a grand lady! She touched so many lives in such positive ways, her memory will continue for decades to come. God bless you all. Nancy Carroll

January 28, 2013

My condolences to you all. What a wonderful inspiration she was to everyone. Her life will live on in each and everyone of her family by the meaningful contributions they are making to the world. Marge Brennan

January 28, 2013

With admiration for a remarkable woman and sympathy for her family, Vivian Fishbone

January 28, 2013

We will miss Nezzie dearly. She was remarkable. With love from The Skidmores.

Linda Saeger

January 28, 2013

To the Donley family,
I met this wonderful lady while I worked at Kidspeace. She was a down to earth person and shared a story from her life with me when she visited the building at Kidspeace that was named for her and Mr Donley. I hope that in the weeks, months and years to come your wonderful memories help you through the times you miss her. I know she is up in heaven continuing her good work.

Lise Twiford

January 28, 2013

What a wonderful legacy. What a wonderful life. Thank you Inez for all you gave to the people around you.

My sincere condolences to each member of the Donely family.

Diane Geist

January 28, 2013

Deepest sympathy to Mr. Donley and the
entire Donley family. Mrs. Donley was a
very special lady. Diane Geist

Joyce & Stephen Leftly

January 28, 2013

Mr Donley, Tom, Martha, John and the entire Donley family -

We are very sorry to learn of the loss of your beloved Inez. What a wonderful tribute you've written describing her remarkable achievements and generosity in so many areas. Wishing you peace and warm memories during this difficult time.

January 28, 2013

Sincerest condolences and love to the donley family.
Morty And Gladys hertz

January 28, 2013

Sincerest condolences and our love to the Donley family.
Morty and Gladys hertz

Thomas Donley

January 28, 2013

Goodbye Mom, We love you. Tom

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