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Phyllis Jacoby Obituary

Phyllis E. Jacoby, 92, of South Whitehall Twp., died July 26, 2021 in St. Luke's Hospital, Allentown. She was the loving wife of the late Donald D. Jacoby. Phyllis owned the former Phyl's Greenhouse retiring in 2012. Prior to that, she worked as a bookkeeper and business manager at Martins Mills, a bookkeeper at Stewart Mills, a bookkeeper at Howell Service Center, was a substitute history teacher at Lehigh Carbon Community College and was a substitute teacher and business manager at Lower Saucon Twp. Born in Williamsport, MD, she was the daughter of the late Jessie Lee and Beulah (Hose) Howell.

Survivors: Stepson: David D. Jacoby and his wife Patricia of Bethlehem, Daughters: Donna Lee Stephens of Durham, NC and Nelda Kay Oswald of Cape Coral, FL, Son: Nelson K. Stephens and his wife Susie of Stuart, FL, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a Daughter: Rebecca Ann Stephens and a Stepson: Daniel R. Jacoby

A graveside service will be held on Monday, August 2, 2021 at 11 A.M. in Grandview Cemetery, 2735 Walbert Ave. Allentown. Arrangements by the J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, Allentown. Condolences may be offered at: www.jsburkholder.com

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to: The Sanctuary at Haafsville, 901 Nestle Way, Breinigsville, PA 18031.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Morning Call on Jul. 29, 2021.

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Danielle and Mark Walter

July 31, 2021

Our condolences to the family. Phyllis was always such a happy person and her smile was contagious. We will miss her! A donation to the Sanctuary has been made in her name.

Sobczak family

July 29, 2021

We are so very sorry for your loss. Whenever we share a loved one with heaven, a little piece of us goes with them. Be comforted by the memories and move forward with future joys.

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