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Catherine Hurley Campbell obituary, Allentown, PA

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Catherine Campbell Obituary

Catherine (Cathy) Campbell of Allentown, passed on July 13, 2025 at the age of 83, with her family by her side. She was born on December 26, 1941 in Salem, New Jersey and was the daughter of the late Lillian and Frederick E. Hurley Jr.. While working for the DuPont Company in Wilmington, DE., Cathy met Bill Campbell, Army Lieutenant, and love of her life, from Tamaqua, PA. Bill was stationed at the Philadelphia Air Defense Site in Pedricktown, NJ. Cathy earned her Bachelor's degree in Social Service from Cedar Crest College and her Master's of Social Service from Bryn Mawr College. In addition to her work at Lehigh Carbon Community College, Cathy volunteered for 27 years in Kiwanis, an international service club dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. Throughout her time with Kiwanis, Cathy served as a member, as Club President, and as District Lt. Governor. She received the George L. Hixson Fellow Award and the Centennial Award. She also loved baking, traveling, and reading - especially sharing these joys with her family. Cathy and Bill were both members of the First Presbyterian Church of Allentown where Catherine taught Sunday School for many years. She will be greatly missed. Cathy is survived by her beloved husband Bill, their children William (Bill) Campbell, Jr. (Leanne) and their daughter Abigail, Craig Campbell (deceased), (Jennifer) and their children Benjamin and Lily, Kyle Campbell (Sandra) and their daughter Sidayin, and her sister, Carolyn Moynihan. She was predeceased by her sister Helen (Joan) Hurley. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 25, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Nicos C. Elias Funeral Home, Inc., 1227 West Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18102. Calling hour from 10-11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Cathy's memory to the Kiwanis Club of Allentown: https://allentownkiwanis.org/donate.

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on Jul. 22, 2025.

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Bill Felker

July 24, 2025

Chief/Mr. Campbell, I was shocked to hear of your loss. Please except my humblest of condolences. It is hard to lose one so close. And to Bill jr. and Kyle , I am so sorry for the lose of your mom. It is so very hard to say goodbye to parents. My prayers are with you all and may God bless you in this trying time. She will be with you all forever and always. Amen!

Denise and Sparky Ehrie

July 23, 2025

Bill, Bill Jr., Kyle and families - Cathy was a wonderful person. We had many fun memories going to Longaberger in Ohio. She was a wonderful friend and neighbor to our family. Sending our sympathy to all of you. May she rest in peace.

Wendy Lynn

July 22, 2025

So glad I got to know Cathy . She shared so many of her great recipes with me,I will cherish and books we swapped as well! I'll miss you and promise to keep an eye on your Bill!! Rest in Peace Cathy.

Maureen E Towich

July 22, 2025

Many fond memories of Cathy. My heart goes out to you all.

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