Louise E. Melchoir

Louise E. Melchoir
Louise E. (Easton) Melchior of Allentown, age 98 died peacefully Sunday in the Phoebe Home surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of John H. Melchior to whom she was married for 41 years. Born in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Lavina Easton. She was one of nine children. She graduated from Harrisburg Catholic High School and worked for Aetna Insurance Co. until her marrige. She was a member of Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena Church and was an active volunteer in the school and the Altar Society. She was a Gray Lady volunteer at the Allentown Hospital, a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and Holy Family Manor. In her later years she enjoyed many hours playing cards and board games with her family and friends. Survivors: sons; John and wife Peggy of South Whitehall, Robert and wife Agnes of Allentown, Richard and wife Marilyn of Tampa Fla.; brother, George Easton of Grantham Pa.; seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; numerous nephews and nieces. Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, April 16, Mass of Christian Burial in the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena 18th and Turner Streets, Allentown. Interment East Harrisburg Cemetery, Harrisburg PA. Arrangements, Robert C Weir Funeral Home, 18th & Turner Streets, Allentown. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, Mercy Special Learning Center, 830 S. Woodward Street, Allentown PA 18103 and Cathedral Scholarship Fund, 210 N 18th Street, Allentown PA 18104