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Mildred "Milly" Lalik

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Schantz Funeral Home, P.C. - Emmaus

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Emmaus, Pennsylvania

Mildred Lalik Obituary

Name: Visitation for Mildred "Milly" Lalik
Start: 2023-03-02T10:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-03-02T11:00:00.000Z
Location: St. Ann's Catholic Church

Mildred "Milly" Lalik, 95, of Emmaus, died peacefully Feb. 26, 2023 in Phoebe Home Allentown. She was the wife of the late Charles J. Lalik, who died in 1978. She loved working at Rodale in various administrative positions from 1970 through 1999, when she retired at the age of 71! Raised in Brooklyn, NY, during the great Depression, she was the proud daughter of Polish immigrants, Louis and Mary (Kardys) Baran. Her sisters Florence Kochman and Terry Durans predeceased Milly. She was a devoted member of St. Ann's Catholic Church in Emmaus. Milly worked as a volunteer for Hospice St. John during the early 2000's. During her last years, she moved to Country Meadows and enjoyed the relaxing life of a senior citizen and especially enjoyed bingo and happy hour. She had a great love for her friends and family. Milly is survived by her daughters, Karen Erbe (Keith) of Ellicott City, MD and Susan Cottone of Emmaus; sons, Kenneth of Tamaqua and John (Ann) of Allentown; 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thurs., March 2 at 11:00 AM in St. Ann's Catholic Church, 415 S. 6th St., Emmaus. Visitation 10:00 to11:00 AM in the church. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus is handling arrangements.

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Published by Morning Call on Feb. 28, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Mildred Lalik

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19 Entries

Peter Matthews

March 3, 2023

Dear Susan and Karen,
We were very saddened to hear of Milly´s passing. She was such a great friend to our mother, Althea, and will be missed by so many.
Pete and Ann Matthews

John Lucik

March 3, 2023

Karen, Susan ,Ken and John,

I am so sorry for your loss.
Your mother will missed by all of her friends and family. She was a dear friend of my mothers and I know they are together again. God bless all of you.

John and Debbie Lucik

Lynn Faust

March 3, 2023

So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family. Sending love from my family
Lynn Faust

Priscilla and Mike

March 2, 2023

John, Ann and family,
Our condolences to you at this sad time. No matter how prepared we may be, it´s the loss of your mother and that still hurts. From all your stories, Milly lived a dynamic life and was loved by many. You´ll always have stories to share about her life.

With sympathy,
Priscilla and Mike Johnson

Lyndell Cooke

March 2, 2023

Condolences to Milly's family. Milly now you and Yvonne can again have lunch and now take care of each other. You meant a lot to her. You both earned your wings.

Sean and Julie O'Brien

March 2, 2023

Our prayers and condolences from the O'Brien family. May Milly rest in peace, and may God bless the entire family.

Alyiah Grate

March 1, 2023

My condolences to millys family, she was the sweetest soul

Sue Pezoldt Stear

March 1, 2023

To the Lalik family: It is with such sadness to hear about the passing of your mother. I absolutely loved your mother and have such fond memories of her over the years. She is at peace now and with her "Charlie"! She is so happy now and free if that awful disease. Bless you all!

Sylvia (Mayernik) Pituch

March 1, 2023

Sending thoughts and prayers to all of Mrs Lalik´s loves, as you gather to grieve, to celebrate, and remember.

"Though the voice is quiet, the spirit echoes still".

Susan (Martin) Daugherty

February 28, 2023

Dear Lalik family, I was so saddened to hear of your dear mother's passing. She was such a special, caring, loving and kind woman who will be dearly missed by all who had the good fortune to have known her, and especially by my mother Lucie! May she rest in peace in God's loving arms. Peace, faith, hope and love are wished for all of you, and may your loving memories of your beloved mother bring you strength and comfort. With my prayers and heartfelt sympathy.

Susan T Miner

February 28, 2023

I remember Milly from our days at St. Ann's Womens club with Ethel Duracinsky.......Sue Miner (former) WASA president

Beth Gdowik

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Lawrence Camarda

February 28, 2023

So sad to hear this news.Milky was always fun, engaging, and energetic. We knew one another from my earliest days at Rodale. She was quick to recall the derails. My condolences to her entire family.

Roger Yepsen

February 28, 2023

Rodale Press seemed to attract warm, engaging people-- a very different sort of workplace, and Milly stands out in my memory. I'm saddened to find this item today.

Bill and Sandy Wells

February 28, 2023

Our hearts go out to the entire family.
Milly was one of the sweetest people God ever put on Earth.
She will truly be missed.
Bless you all.

Pat Earley Ward

February 28, 2023

I'm so sorry to read of Millie's passing in paper today. I remember her fondly from the many gatherings of the Earley's, Martin's, Stemrich's, Conlin's, the list goes on and on. They sure had a wonderful time together with no shortage of laughter. May she rest in peace

Nancy N. Bailey

February 28, 2023

I have such great memories of your mother--I especially loved watching her and Lucy walk briskly around Emmaus busily talking. I remember her and your dad eating lunch at Fitness House lo those many years ago. So sorry for your loss but a life well lived, for sure!

Molly Funari Fleming

February 28, 2023

Malik family...your mom was a good friend of my mom´s for many years. Milly, Lucy, Mrs "E" and mom spent many hours around the kitchen table...having lotsa laughs, sharing their wisdom...I have many happy memories of them all. Your mom was also a dear friend of my sister Susan´s...Sorry for your loss.

Donna Przybylkiewicz Reidenhour

February 28, 2023

Sue and family, I´m saddened to read of your mother´s passing. She was one fine lady. May your memories help great you through your grief. Praying God sheds his Grace on you all

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