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Kathleen Epstein Obituary

Kathleen P. (Dooley) Roth Epstein, 84, of Allentown, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025 at Cedar Crest Post Acute. She was the wife of late Joseph Epstein and the late Lawrence C. Roth. Born in Allentown, March 17, 1941, Kathleen was the daughter of the late Frank J. Dooley, Sr. and Eleanor E. (Doughtery) Dooley. She worked in the food processing department at Kraft Foods, Inc., Fogelsville. Kathleen was of the Catholic faith.

Survivors: children, Timothy P. Roth of Towson, MD, Susan M. Creighton and her husband, William of Allentown, Jason L. Roth of Allentown; sisters, Mary R. Beier and her husband, Bart of Pittsburgh, Eleanor Schnellman of Allentown; grandchildren, Michael W. Creighton (Kirsten), Emily K. Creighton, Abigail M. Bowser (Danny), Timothy P. Creighton, Luke T. Creighton (Ngoc); great grandson, Andrew L. Creighton; many nieces and nephews; predeceased by daughter, Kelly A. Roth; siblings, Frank J. Dooley, Jr., Suzanne McGuire.

Service: A memorial service will be held 1:30 p.m., Saturday, November 22, 2025 in the Heintzelman – Stephens Funeral Home, P.C., 274 N. Krocks Road Allentown. Family and friends may pay their respects from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m., Saturday in the funeral home. Interment will follow the service at Resurrection Cemetery, Allentown. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmanstephens.com

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: First Candle Locust Avenue, Suite 2B New Canaan, CT 06840.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Obituary published on Legacy.com by WFMZ-TV 69 News on Oct. 19, 2025.

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December 2, 2025

Kathleen you were th sweetest lady.
I am really glad I was able to know and care for you.
may you rest in eternal peace.

Michael Dooley

October 23, 2025

I have many loving memories of Aunt Kathleen, of course being born on Saint Patrick´s her Irish eyes were always smiling upon us, my condolences to the Roth,Epstein,and Creighton families, of course Aunt Kathleen has a place in my heart with her sisters and brother, Always remembered with Love, Michael.

Barbara J Huebner

October 20, 2025

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

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Heintzelman – Stephens Funeral Home, P.C.

274 N. Krocks Road, Allentown, PA

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Heintzelman – Stephens Funeral Home, P.C.

274 N. Krocks Road, Allentown, PA

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274 N Krocks Rd, Allentown, PA 18106

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