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Gail was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of St. Paul Orthodox Church where, when able, she attended church regularly and worked on many fundraisers for the church. Gail loved baking, reading murder mysteries and doing crossword puzzles. Gail was the daughter of the late Allen and Janice Kutzler.
Gail is survived by her husband Joseph of 46 years; her daughter Amanda and husband Rich; her son Matthew and wife Anna Maria; and her three grandchildren who she adored Cole, Alexandria, and Luka.
Funeral services will be held at St. Paul Orthodox Church, 156 E. Main St. Emmaus, Pa. 18049 on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. Calling hours will be Friday November 28, 2025 from 5 to 7 P.M. at Nicos C. Elias Funeral Home at 1227 W. Hamilton St., Allentown, Pa 18102 and Saturday from 10 to 11 A.M. at the church. Interment will take place at Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Allentown.
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Upcoming Events
Nov
28
Calling hours
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Nicos C. Elias Funeral Home
1227 W. Hamilton St., Allentown, PA 18102
Send FlowersNov
29
Calling hours
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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156 E. Main St., Emmaus, PA 18049
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