Patricia J. Hefele

Patricia J. Hefele obituary, Emmaus, PA

Patricia J. Hefele

Patricia Hefele Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Schantz Funeral Home, P.C. - Emmaus on Aug. 28, 2023.

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Patricia J. Hefele, age 69 of Breinigsville, previously of Allentown, passed away on August 20, 2023 in Mosser Nursing Home in Trexlertown. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Dr. Charles and Mary Virginia (Dolon) Hefele.
She graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1971. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and was Summa Cum Laude Class of 1981 from Kutztown University. She worked as a Senior Medical Underwriter and Team Leader for Guardian Life Insurance. She was a member of Life Church in Macungie.
Patricia loved spending time with her family and friends, especially her daughter. She enjoyed gardening, going to the beach, good food, and good music. Patricia maintained a strong spirit of faith throughout her life's trials, and was beloved by everyone who knew her. She will be dearly missed.
Patricia is survived by her daughter, Virginia Rolon and her husband Robert; grandson, Romello; sister, Susan Fallat and brothers, Steven Hefele and Robert Hefele.
Memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at 10:00 AM in Life Church, 1609 Trexlertown Road, Macungie, PA 18062. Visitation will be from 9:30-10:00 AM in the church. Inurnment will follow in Gethsemane Cemetery of Saint Marys in Catasauqua.
Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital stjude.org and or Alzheimer's Association act.alz.org
Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus is handling arrangements.
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