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Jennifer L. Polak, 54, of Cressona, passed away peacefully on Aug. 25, 2025, in the Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Salisbury Township.
Jennifer was born in Palmerton on Nov. 7, 1970, a daughter of Carol A. (Snyder) Trinkle of Bowmanstown and the late Joseph P. Trinkle.
She was a 1988 graduate of Palmerton Area High School.
She worked as a secretary and bookkeeper over her years in the workforce. She was a key member of the family businesses, working at Midas in Lehighton and A & A Limousine in Northampton. She also worked as a bank teller at Wells Fargo, Tamaqua, and as a secretary at Losch Services, Schuylkill Haven.
She was a loving and caring mother for her two children, Logan and Justin. She made it her goal to care for them when they were sick, nurture them when they were sad, and show her support at every event they were a part of, no matter the time of day.
She enjoyed singing karaoke, making home-cooked meals, and spending time with her friends.
She was a member of St. Joseph Parish of the Panther Valley, Summit Hill,
Surviving in addition to her mother are two sons, Logan J. Polak of Summit Hill and Justin D. Polak of Bethlehem, and their father, Daniel S. Polak of Nazareth; a brother David J. Trinkle of Bowmanstown; a brother-in-law, Mark A. Dietrich Sr. of Summit Hill; and nieces and nephews, Karalyn Williams (Brandon) and their children, Mark A. Dietrich Jr., BriAnn Trinkle and Brandon Trinkle.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a sister, Melissa A. Dietrich; and a nephew, Joseph D. Trinkle.
Service: Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, St. Joseph Parish of the Panther Valley, 462 W. Ludlow St., Summit Hill. Interment, New Jerusalem Cemetery, Trachsville. Viewing 9-10:45 a.m. Saturday in the church. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the John F. Herron Funeral Home, Bethlehem. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Autism Speaks in support of her son, Justin, and to help support all individuals with autism. www.Herronfuneralhomecares.com.
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My beautiful cousin (aka)Stevie Nicks,I love all of the memories we shared together.That beautiful smile and the laugh that was contagious. You were so loved. I never thought that over a week ago you would not be here. You were one of the funniest girls. When we were kids we stayed at our Grams "us girls "would be there for a week. I always had the best time. We grew up and we were busy with our lives but that love care and never fades. I hope you take that beautiful flight all around Heaven. Soak up all that love peace and happiness that you so deserve.
All of the best are welcoming you home.
To all of the wonderful family and friends who you loved and are going to miss you .
Love you,always.
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