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Maria Dresen Obituary

Maria C. Dresen, died on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 in the Inpatient Hospice Unit at Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown. She was the wife of the late Dr. Karl Albert Dresen. Maria worked for the Lehigh Valley Health Network for many years until retiring. Born in Kevelaer, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Josef and Anna (Voss) Cox. She attended the Rheinische Friedrich Wilhelm University in Bonn, Germany. Maria was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Allentown. She was a member of the Lehigh County Medical Society Alliance, the Lehigh Valley Hospital Auxiliary and the Lehigh Valley Hospital Board of Associates. Survivors: Daughter: Anna Maria wife of Frank Schneider, Sons: Karl Albert Dresen and his wife Danielle and Christopher Dresen, 9 Grandchildren and 1 Great-Grandchild. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, May 5, 2025 at 11 A.M. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church 1040 Flexer Ave. Allentown. A calling hour will be held on Monday, from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. in the Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to: St. Thomas More Catholic Church 1040 Flexer Ave. Allentown, PA 18103, or American Cancer P.O. Box 6704 Hagerstown, MD 21741.

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on Apr. 18, 2025.

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Anne Weiss

April 27, 2025

To the Dresden Family -
I was sorry to read about the passing of your mom. She was a friend of my late father, Bruce Romig. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this time.

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Scott Reiss

April 22, 2025

Dear Anna,

I am sending love and friendship to comfort you on the loss of your beloved Mom. I am so sorry.

Jesse Witczak

April 21, 2025

I'm so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a very special person and I have fond memories of her. I will always remember her smile and the sparkle in her eyes. She had a great sense of humor. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and especially with Maria.

Ann O'Brien and the Dorseys

April 20, 2025

Oh, Mrs. D. how we will miss your endless sparkle! I know you hold a special place in the hearts of my whole family, especially my parents. I always looked forward to your visits and loved listening for your particular turn-of-phrases! To all the Dresen kids--we are so, so sorry--but what a remarkable Mom!

Kathy Knerr

April 19, 2025

She was our neighbor for 35 yrs. She was a beautiful spirit who was always ready w a friendly smile when we saw her outside.
Our deepest condolences to her family. Dave n Kathy Knerr

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St. Thomas More Catholic Church

1040 Flexer Ave, Allentown, PA 18103

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Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

St Thomas More Church

1040 Flexer Ave, Allentown, PA 18103

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1601 W Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18102

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