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Melba Wickert Obituary
Melba F. Wickert, 93, of Bethlehem, passed away Monday, February 2, 2009 in the V.N.A. Hospice of St. Lukes, Lower Saucon Township. She was the wife of the late Sterling W. Wickert, who died in 1994. Born in Northampton Heights, Northampton County, she was the daughter of the late Edgar C. and Stella M. (Ruch) Fulmer. She was a graduate of Liberty High School, class of 1934 and worked for Laros Silk Mill and Bethlehem Steel Printery for several years. Melba was a member of Bethany United Church of Christ, Bethlehem. She loved her family and enjoyed life. Survivors: Daughter, Barbara A. Abel and her husband, James E., of Lower Saucon Township; three grandchildren, Chris Abel and his wife, Tara and their daughters, Amber and Samantha, Michael Abel and his son, Tyler, and Stacy Ownbey and her husband, Jarrod and their daughter, Morgan. Melba was preceded in death by her brother, Arlon E. Bud Fulmer. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7 in the Long Funeral Home, 500 Linden St., Bethlehem, where friends may call from 10 a.m. until time of services in the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at: www.longfuneralhome.com. Contributions: V.N.A. Hospice of St. Lukes, 1510 Valley Center Parkway, Suite 200, Bethlehem, PA 18017 and/or Family Answers, 411 Walnut St., Allentown, PA 18102.
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Carol & Neil Ortwein
February 9, 2009
I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. She was a great lady!!!
Sharon Grotz
February 9, 2009
My deepest sympathy. She was like a grandmother to me. I will always remember going to Orrs with her and my nana(Mamie)when I was a kid. I miss those days and I will miss her very much.
carmen morales
February 7, 2009
My deepest sympathy for your loss we at Saucon Valley Manor will miss your mom very much she was a wonderful lady.
Katie and Larry Grotz
February 5, 2009
Barbara, Jim and Family, Please accept our deepest sympathies.; Our thoughts and prayers are with you . Melba was a wonderful person !
Cathy Bowers- Leibensperger
February 5, 2009
Barb, Jim & Family,
So sorry for your loss. Having lost my Mom a week earlier, I understand what you are going through.
Know in your heart that she is in a better place. Hopefully, the 2 of them have become friends in heaven.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jim Wickert
February 4, 2009
Barbara and Jim,
I'm so sorry to hear about Aunt Melba. She was always such a happy person and fun to talk to. She will be greatly missed. My girlfriend Diane enjoyed meeting and talking with her also.
Jim, Phillip and Kristen Wickert and Diane Fraley
sue madzarac
February 3, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I remember your mother well and she was a great person. She will be greatly missed. Call me if you need anything. Sue
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