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Mary Zettlemoyer Obituary
Mary Lou Zettlemoyer, 68, of Topton, passed away suddenly Friday in Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the widow of Robert F. Zettlemoyer Sr., who died in 1998.
Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late George F. and Margaret A. (Geist) Meitzler.
She worked at the former Seipstown Manufacturing Co. for 30 years and later for other local garment makers. Her last employment was with Radius Corporation in Kutztown.
She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Bowers, and the ladies auxiliaries of Lyons Fire Company, Ray A. Master American Legion Post 217 in Topton, and Robert M. Fegely V.F.W. Post 8282 in Breinigsville.
Survivors include her daughter, Mae E., wife of Joseph F. Plaksa of New Tripoli; son, Robert F. Zettlemoyer Jr. and his fiancée, Denise, of Pottsville; brothers, Leon L. Meitzler and Kermit Derr, both of Alburtis; sister, Ferne Arnold of Topton; grandchildren, Robert III, Zachary and Albert Zettlemoyer, Angela Schiebel and Jason Plaksa; and six great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her grandson, Damon Zettlemoyer, and brother, Carl Meitzler.
Memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Schmoyer Funeral Home, 8926 Brookdale Rd. Breinigsville. Calling hours are 7:00-8:30 p.m. Tuesday and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Interment in Berks County Memorial Gardens.
Contributions: Lyons Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary, c/o funeral home, Box 190, 18031. www.schmoyerfuneralhome.com.
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Linda Miller
September 19, 2013
To Mary Lou's family - I knew Mary Lou for a LOT of years thru Alburtis Bingo and the basket bingos at Lyons. I enjoyed her company. She will surely be missed. I will definately miss her sitting next to me this season at Alburtis bingo. Thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this difficult time, and a special prayer for Ferne.
September 18, 2013
Dearest Mae I am so very sorry that you must know this terrible loss and sadnes. We. Just learned of your loss we are in ocean city Maryland with cyndy and rick hillegas. Your mother was such a beautiful, loving person.someone ilways enjoyed seeing and talking to and she loved and was so proud of you. Love and sympathy Lorraine and Walt hafer. Xoxo
Teresa Christman
September 17, 2013
You will be missed by all. You gave so much to everyone. The bingo world will never be the same without the best caller in the world. My thoughts and prayers to the entire family especially your sister Fern.
Melinda Miller
September 17, 2013
Mary Lou had a big heart and she did so much for so many people. She will be greatly missed. My sympathies go out to her entire family.
susan and leroy muth
September 17, 2013
so sad to hear she has passed.i just saw mary at lyons carnavil she looked good.our prayers are with you all. god bless!
September 17, 2013
Mary Lou you will be missed by alot of people,you were such a caring person with a big heart.My sympathy goes out to the whole family and especially Fern.God Bless
Jessica Rhodes
September 16, 2013
You will be missed so much bingo will never be the same. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family especially to Fern. We love you and miss you lots.
Kathy Zettlemoyer-Shirey
September 16, 2013
Mae and Bobby and families, I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was a good person and a great aunt when we were all growing up. She's probably up there playing cards with Uncle Bobby, Mammy and Pappy, and my brother Irv and my dad Edwin. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Rich reppert
September 16, 2013
we will miss you and we love you rich Karen shayna and chad reppert
Chris & Jen Greiss
September 16, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to the whole family from the Greiss family. Chris, Jen, Hunter, and Skye Greiss
Barbara and Cindy "Snickers"
September 16, 2013
To the Zettlemoyer family,
Mom and I are sending our deepest sympathies to all of you during this most difficult time. Mary Lou always showed her kind-heartedness and her willingness to help others. She will surely be missed by the many people.
Mary Thomsin
September 16, 2013
My prayers are with the family of Mary Lou.She had a big heart and did a lot for the ladies aux of the Lyons Fire Co.also the bingo people will miss her.
Kathy Walbert-Ladigan
September 16, 2013
So sorry to hear about your loss. What a wonderful women with a big heart. My thoughts are with you all.
Michelle Adams
September 16, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers go out for your fanily. She will always be the "BEST" bingo caller ever!
Nancy & Oscar Kleinsmith
September 16, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Families of Mary Lou. She will be missed by all. God Bless the Families.
Arlene Lohrman
September 16, 2013
My prayers go out to Mary Lou`s family and Sister Fern.Spent a lot of time with her as a caller at Alburtis. RIP.
Wendy Borrell
September 16, 2013
Mae and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I got to know your mother better when your father was ill and she would accompany him for treatments. Praying that the memories of her will bring you comfort in the days and weeks ahead.
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