Phyllis I. Messinger

1927 - 2015

Messinger, Phyllis I.Phyllis I. (Kester) Messinger, 87, formerly of Slatington, died Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Fellowship Manor, Whitehall where she had been residing. She was the wife of the late Warren L. Messinger. Born in Emerald, October 17, 1927, Phyllis was the daughter of the late Arthur J.A. and Perma J. (Rex) Kester. As a young adult, she was employed by the former A & B Meat Packing in Allentown from 1945 - 1951. Phyllis was a graduate of the former Slatington High School, Class of 1945. She was a volunteer with and served on the board of the Slatington High School Band Booster Parents for many years. Phyllis was a member of Bethany Wesleyan Church, Cherryville, where she formerly sang with the choir for over 20 years. Survivors: Children, Timothy W. Messinger and his wife, Kathleen of Pittsburgh, Priscilla J. Hartzell and her husband, Richard of Media, Darryl J. Messinger and his wife, Holly of Whitehall; eight grandchildren; four great grandchildren; predeceased by a brother, Alton A. Kester. Services: A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at Bethany Wesleyan Church, 675 Blue Mountain Drive, Cherryville with Pastor Dwight L. Addington officiating. Family and friends may pay their respects from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Interment will follow the service at Union Cemetery of Slatington. The Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., in Schnecksville is in charge of arrangements. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bethany Wesleyan Church and/or Fellowship Community both in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box # 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.