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Irene Trapp Obituary

Irene H. Trapp, 95, of Quakertown, passed away on June 5, 2025 in St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill. She was the wife of the late Joseph N. Trapp. Irene worked as a seamstress in a dress factory until retiring. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Hari, Sr. and Goldie (Josar) Hari. Irene was a member of Zion Hill Lutheran Church, Quakertown. She was volunteer for the Shelly Fire Company Auxiliary. Survivors: Brothers: Stephen Hari and his wife Norma of Bethlehem and Richard Hari and his wife Evelyn of Pleasant Valley, PA, 4 Nieces and 1 Nephew. She was preceded in death by her Son: Robert Trapp, Brothers: Joseph Hari, Jr. and John Hari, Niece: Rita Hari and a Nephew: Ricky Hari. A graveside service will be held on Monday, June 23, 2025 at 12 P.M. at Woodlawn Memorial Park 1500 Airport Road Allentown. Arrangements by the J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, Allentown. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to: Zion Hill Lutheran Church 2966 Old Bethlehem Pike, Zion Hill, PA 18981.

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on Jun. 6, 2025.

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Henry Trapp

June 9, 2025

You´re gonna be missed aunt Irene. We couldn´t have asked for a better aunt than you.

Sarah Solliday and family

June 7, 2025

RIP aunt Irene. You were our last living aunt.

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