Ellen R. Oberacker

Ellen R. Oberacker obituary, Allentown, PA

Ellen R. Oberacker

Ellen Oberacker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by O'Donnell Funeral Home, Inc. - Allentown on Jul. 22, 2025.

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Ellen R. Oberacker, 73, of Allentown, passed away peacefully on Friday July 18, 2025. Ellen was the loving wife of Dennis J. Oberacker, and they celebrated 35 years of marriage before his passing earlier this year. Born in Bethlehem, Ellen was the daughter of the late Harold and Rachel (Rice) Ziegenfuss. Ellen worked as a Secretary for Sylvania Glass prior to her retirement. She was a great lover of animals.
Surviving Ellen is her brother Mark Ziegenfuss of Pennsburg, PA, her sister-in-law Natalie Ziegenfuss, and her dear friend Bonnie Geiger. Additionally, Ellen was survived by her niece and nephews: Tayler, Devon and Derek. She was preceded in death by her brother Larry Ziegenfuss.
A Graveside Service will be celebrated on Friday July 25, 2025, at 10:00am at Cedar Hill Memorial Park, 1700 Airport Road Allentown, PA 18109. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Ellen's memory to the Humane Society, care of the O'Donnell Funeral Home, Allentown. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Ellen, please visit our floral store.

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