Lynn-Mary OCallaghan Obituary

Lynn-Mary OCallaghan
Lynn-Mary OCallaghan, 51, of Allentown, passed away on Sept. 3 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. She was the wife of Michael OCallaghan and they celebrated their 26th anniversary last month. Born in Bronx, N.Y., she was a daughter of the late John and Helen Mary (Clyne) Campbell. Lynn-Mary taught seventh and eight grades at Holy Family School, Nazareth, for the past 15 years. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Allentown, where she was a lector and Eucharist minister. She was also a member of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians. She was a graduate of Georgian Court University, Lakewood, N.J. Survivors: With her husband; daughter, Nora Helen OCallaghan of Allentown; brother, John in Leonardo; sisters, Judith Turner of Milwaukee, Wis., Maura Hennessey of Tinton Falls, N.J. and Coleen Castle of Belford, N.J. Services: Mass of Christian Burial, 11 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Calling hours will be from 5:30-9 p.m. Sunday and 5:30-9 p.m. Monday, ODonnell Funeral Home, 908 Hanover Ave., Allentown, and 10-10:50 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Francis Sanctuary Endowment Fund or Tomorrows Childrren/SIDS Foundation.

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Published by Morning Call from Sep. 4 to Sep. 5, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Lynn-Mary OCallaghan

9 Entries

Vanessa Savoia

September 8, 2004

Mrs. O was a great teacher! I had her as my English teacher in 1996-'98. She was a great person and I am sorry to hear what happened. My brother Alex and sister Rachelle also send their regards.

Catherine Teklinsky

September 7, 2004

My family and I send our deepest sympathy to Mr. O. and Nora. My children, John, Chris, and Jaclyn had the privilege of being taught and encouraged by Mrs. O. Mrs. O and I had many conversations while she was in her van or car for her breaks. She loved her family very much and always spoke of Nora with so much pride and love.

Even though your hearts may be broken please know that she will always be with you. You just have to believe and talk to her and she will hear you.

May the Lord bless all of Mrs. O's family and know she is watching over all of you. Special people touch so many lives and that is what Mrs. O did. You are in our prayers during this difficult time.

With Deepest Sympath,

The Teklinsky Family

Elizabeth Nowik

September 6, 2004

I haven't lived in Nazareth since I was eight, but I remember being friends with Nora and I remember her mom. I heard from Jen Aerni. I am so sorry, Nora.

Kathy Unger

September 5, 2004

I will miss Mrs. O's smiling face at lunch and her almost daily bagel purchases. She was a bright spot at the last lunch hour. All three of my children had the good fortune to have her as their teacher. We will miss her. May she rest in peace.

Scott Burzynski

September 5, 2004

I only had Mrs. OCallaghan for one year, but I learned more from her in that one year than I have from all of my English classes in the past six years combined. I thank God for Mrs. O. every time I hear the grammatical mistakes that she taught us how to avoid. God bless you, Mrs. O, and I will continue to miss you.

Megan Bond

September 4, 2004

Mrs. O'Callaghan was the best teacher I ever had. I was taught by her from 1997 to 2000 at Holy Family School. She taught me so much, and I will always remember her.

Kristin Krasznavolgyi

September 4, 2004

I was a former student of Mrs. O and she is one of the few teachers I enjoyed having. She always made her students laugh with her sense of humor and her crazy stories. She touched the lives of so many people and she will be greatly missed. My sympathy goes out to everyone for this loss but she is smiling down from heaven on us all.

-Holy Family, Class of 2000

lisa eckhoff

September 4, 2004

We miss you deeply already dear friend. A great void is now in our lives. God Bless you, and may He keep you close to His side.

You'll be forever in our hearts.

Love you always,

Bob,Lisa,Tom & Bill

Marie Peterson

September 4, 2004

Lynn touched so many lives and truly loved all her students.

My father, a lunch volunteer, commented how impressed he was that she always made herself available to her students by joining them daily for lunch!

Her dedication to Student Council empowered my daughter, only a fifth grader, to further pursue participation this year. And my seveth grade daughter has lost a learning experience no one can fill.

She was always smiling! She only spoke encouraging and uplifting words or she remained silent. Her positive aura was inspirational and lingered after she left a room!

No words can convey my sympathy.

Her absence will be tremendously missed but her heavenly presence welcomed!