Carole A. Zettlemoyer

Carole A. Zettlemoyer obituary

Carole A. Zettlemoyer

Carole Zettlemoyer Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Stephens Funeral Home, Inc. - Allentown from Aug. 30 to Sep. 10, 2025.

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Carole A. (Santee) Zettlemoyer, 83, of Allentown, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025 in her home. She was the wife of Lee A. Zettlemoyer and would have celebrated their 44th anniversary in November. Born in Allentown, July 13, 1942, Carole was the daughter of the late Samuel S. and Theresa E. (Klitch) Santee. She worked in various capacities in several hotels throughout the Lehigh Valley. Carole was a member of the former Trinity United Church of Christ, Coplay.

Survivors: In addition to her loving husband, Lee; sister, Sharyn Strisovsky of Whitehall; several nieces and nephews; predeceased by brother, Buddy Santee.

Service: A celebration of Carole's life will be held from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, September 7, 2025 at American Legion Post #576 1615 Sumner Ave Allentown. The Heintzelman-Stephens Funeral Home, P.C., Allentown has been entrusted with arrangements. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmanstephens.com.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mountain View Horse Rescue, 4508 Winding Road New Tripoli, PA 18066.

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