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Deborah Messinger Obituary

Deborah A. (Wetzel) Messinger, 65, of Whitehall, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Muhlenberg campus, Bethlehem. She was the wife of Terry Allen Messinger, to whom she was married for 28 years. Born in Allentown, February 4, 1960, Deborah was the daughter of the late Richard C. and JoAnn (Faust) Wetzel. She was a member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, (Egypt) Whitehall. Survivors: In addition to her husband Terry; brother, Randy S. Wetzel (Kim) of Dobbs Ferry, NY; two nieces; one nephew; and extended family. Service: Private and at the convenience of the family. No calling hours. The Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., in Schnecksville is in charge of arrangements. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church and/or the American Diabetes Association c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box #196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196. To send a flower arrangement in memory of Deborah A. Messinger, please click here to visit our sympathy store.

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on Sep. 26, 2025.

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Karen Mertz

Yesterday

Terry and family, we are sorry to hear of Deb's passing. Our thoughts and prayer are coming to all of you.

Alison & Dale Steventon

September 27, 2025

Terry, Lucy and family, we are so very sorry to hear about Debbie; we just saw her in church last Sunday. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. Heaven has gained another Angel.

Mary Snyder

September 26, 2025

Terry and family my thoughts are with you at this hard time

Ann Saul

September 26, 2025

My thoughts and prayers to her husband and the rest of the family.

Mary Snyder

September 26, 2025

Debbie was a great friend and I will miss her

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