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Sep. 23, 2025

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Constance Meckes Obituary

Constance P. Meckes, 79 of Whitehall, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Parkland Manor in Allentown, PA. Born May 8, 1946 in Bethlehem, PA, she was the daughter of the late Bernard Salmon, Sr. and the late Paula (Pechacek) Salmon. She was the wife of Robert Meckes with whom she shared 57 years of marriage this May 25, 2025. Constance was last employed as an Assembler for B. Braun Medical, Inc., Allentown, PA for 28 years before retiring in 2020. Connie was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Whitehall, PA. In her past time she enjoyed playing bingo, spending time at the 2nd home in the Poconos, attending basket socials, going to the Casino's, and attending her grandsons' sporting events. Surviving along with her husband Robert are daughters, Donna Doyne and husband John of Northampton, PA, Diana Dergham and husband Scott of Slatington, PA; sister, Diane Kratzer and husband Paul of Northampton, PA. two grandsons, Blake and Callen Dergham. She was predeceased by her brothers, Bernard, Jr., Frank, and Antonio (David) Salmon. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday September 23, 2025 at Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Avenue, Northampton, PA 18067. The Family will receive family and friends from 9:00 AM until time of service. Interment will follow in the St. John the Baptist Cemetery- Stiles, Whitehall, PA. The Meckes family would like to extend their deep appreciation to the Family Pillars Hospice Team, and the Parkland Manor Staff, for the love and care provided over the last year to their wife, mother, and grandmother during this difficult time. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the VFW Auxillary Post # 7293, 5209 Springmill Road, Whitehall, PA 18052 in loving memory of Connie. All contributions will be donated towards the Auxillary's goal of naming their 3rd service dog with the Tails of Valor. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on Sep. 19, 2025.

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Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Schisler Funeral Home

2119 Washington Avenue, Northampton, PA 18067

Sep

23

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Schisler Funeral Home

2119 Washington Avenue, Northampton, PA 18067

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2119 Washington Ave, Northampton, PA 18067

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Lorie Novak

Yesterday

Connie you were a joy to work with we had some good times and some bad times but we always laughed in our 28 years together you be missed my friend

Rosanne DeLong

Yesterday

Bobby, Donna,Diana
My deepest sympathy
Connie and I shared my hours over the years. I must say we had a lot of interesting conversations and loads of laughs. She was a great friend and a pleasure to be with.
You were so lucky to have her in your lives.
RIP my dear friend.

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