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Mary Desch Obituary

Mary Louise (Feio) Desch entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 16, 2025, which was her 85th birthday. She was born in Westport, Massachusetts on March 16, 1940, to the late Antone A. and Elvira (Rozinha) Feio. She was the beloved wife of the late James J. Desch. Mary and Jim lived their lives together in Allentown, Pennsylvania. They built a wonderful, successful life as business partners and travel companions. Survivors: daughter, Michelle Kressley (Ronnie) of New Tripoli, PA; son, Dean Cloutier, of Australia; four step-children; Pamela J. Desch (Ron) of Harrisburg, PA, Peter J. Desch of Sleepy Hollow, IL, Patricia J. Desch (Ginny) of Alameda, CA and William S. Desch (Connie) of Sleepy Hollow, IL; three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and three step grandchildren; predeceased by brother, A.Eugene Feio and sister, Gertrude M. Maduro, both of Westport, MA. Service: Private and at the convenience of her family. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. The Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., Schnecksville is in charge of local arrangements. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com.

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

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