Rosemarie Reilly

1933 - 2015

Reilly, Rosemarie Reilly, Rosemarie J.Rosemarie J. (Ehrlacher) Reilly, 81, of Allentown, died early Sunday morning, November 8, 2015, in her home, with her husband of 60 years, Thomas E. Reilly, Sr., by her side. Born in Allentown, November 30, 1933, Rosemarie was the daughter of the late Edward L., Sr. and Helen M. (Mulzet) Ehrlacher. She was a member of St. Joseph the Worker R.C. Church, Orefield, and a former member of the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena and Sacred Heart of Jesus R.C. Church, both of Allentown. Together, Rose and Tom made, and consistently fulfilled, an unwavering, lifelong commitment to three generations of family, and for over 60 years, they played an important and ongoing role in the lives of each member of that family. Rose will forever be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to the extended family that she loved and who love her. Survivors: In addition to her husband, Thomas; children, Thomas E. Reilly, Jr., and his wife, Nina, of Allentown, Susan C. Reilly and her husband, Steven G. Buckley, of Wrentham, MA, Scott T. Reilly and his wife, Lorrie, of Archbald; siblings, Gordian V. (Marion) Ehrlacher, Edward L. (Eileen) Ehrlacher, William T. Ehrlacher, Frank J. (Darlene) Ehrlacher, Thomas J. Ehrlacher, Leo P. (Laurie) Ehrlacher, Dennis E. (Susan) Ehrlacher, Dolores M. (Chris) Guldner, Helene C. (Jack) Evans; grandchildren, Morgan and Ian Reilly, Kellen, Emalee, and Jamie Buckley, Taralyn and Jack Reilly; and 26 nieces and nephews. Services: Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 11:00 AM on Friday, November 13, 2015, at St. Joseph the Worker R.C. Church, 1879 Applewood Drive, Orefield, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM in the Church, with the Rev. Msgr. Joseph P.T. Smith and Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Wargo as Celebrants. Private Burial. 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 Lehigh Valley Hospice and/or Cure PSP, both in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.