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Marian Philip Obituary
Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Edwin N. Howerter and Perma E. (Blose) Reeser.
She was a member of Jordan United Church of Christ, Allentown.
Surviving in addition to her husband are a daughter, Michelle L., wife of Brian Proffit of Palmerton; two sons, Shawn A., and his fiancée, Lori Kressler, of Bethlehem, and Douglas P.J. of Germansville; and three grandchildren.
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Gail Schaffer ( Fritz )
November 10, 2012
Philip Family,
I would like to express my deepest sympathy of Marys,she was a wonderful person/consulton I bought lots of items and had lots of parties from her,Mary always went out of her way for her hostesses,I myself never could find a consultan as wonderful as she was. May she rest in peace.
November 8, 2012
Michelle, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Carol Pietruch, Allentown
Cindy Romig
November 7, 2012
Michelle and family, I have many fond memories of your mom and our home interior parties, we always had a great time. I will keep you in my Prayers for the days ahead will be tough but I Pray you will find comfort in all the fond memories that you will cherish and hold dear forever. God Bless you all.
Kathy Groh
November 6, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of Mary's passing my thought and prayers go out to your family
Jan Bencak
November 6, 2012
So sorry to hear of Mary's passing. I have very fond memories of our time together in Home Interiors. I am praying for you all for God's peace & comfort during the days ahead.
George and Linda Lemak
November 6, 2012
Bruce and The Philip Family...
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can take away. We have many memories. It is God's plan, she is in God's care and what better care could we ever ask for her? We pray for your comfort in the days ahead. God bless you and keep you in His tender care.
Mary Groh-Mink
November 6, 2012
Shawn and Family
I am so sorry for your loss. i will cherish the stuff i bought from your mom for the rest of my life. She was a great person
Stacey DeGeorge
November 6, 2012
To the Philip family I am sorry to hear about the loss of Mary she was a nice person.My thoughts and prayers go out to Bruce, Michelle and her husband and her grandchildren, Doug,Shawn and his fiance Lori she will be missed by all of you.
Jessica Bowers
November 6, 2012
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
The Reverend Doctor David Charles Smith
November 6, 2012
The members and friends of Jordan United Church of Christ extend our deepest sympathy and Christian love to Bruce, their children and grandchildren, at this time of loss and grief. May the peace of the Risen Christ offer comfort and hope in the difficult days ahead.
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