Margaret’s Obituary Margaret Jane Heinrich, 84, of Easton, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019 in St. Luke’s Hospital – Anderson Campus, after many family members came to her bedside. She was the loving wife of Robert C. Heinrich, together they shared 62 years of marriage. Born February 20, 1935, in Lewisburg, PA she one of six children of the late Thornton S. and Ruth E. Horne Lesher.
Margaret was a graduate of Nazareth Area High School, class of 1952. In addition to being a wonderful wife and homemaker, she worked as a cashier for Shop Rite in Easton for many years. She was a very active member of the Green Pond United Methodist Church, of Easton, volunteering her time with the Mother’s Club, being instrumental with various fund raising events and along with her husband, often participating as a greeter.
Margaret was a great cook and baker; those who knew her loved what she made with apple pies being just one of her specialties. An avid reader, she frequented the Mary Meuser Memorial Library and as a longtime card player, she belonged to cards clubs and recently enjoyed weekly Pinochle games at the Charles Chrin Community Center in Palmer. Most notably, Margaret held strong family values and remained steadfast in her commitment to being dependable and reliable to those she knew and loved.
Family and friends alike knew they could always count on her for almost anything. She was a strong woman with an unwavering sense of determination. These attributes, along with her devotion and concern for others, were evident by her consistent acts of doing good deeds.
Her family, and extended family, meant everything to Margaret and in turn, she will be greatly missed by all. In addition to her husband Bob, she is survived by 2 daughters, Kathleen Heinrich and her wife, Angela di Felice and Linda Handelong and her husband Mike, all of Bethlehem; 3 grandchildren, Victoria Margaret Abbott, Cole Handelong and Gillian Handelong of Bethlehem; 2 brothers, Martin Lesher and Donald Lesher and his wife Marianne, all of Nazareth; 2 sisters, Mary Ann Kaspern of Bethlehem and Karen Petersen and her husband Hermie of Nazareth; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by 1 sister, Jean Flick.
Relatives and friends are invited to call on Thursday evening from 6-8 pm in the Schmidt Funeral Home PC, 407 Belvidere St. Nazareth and Friday morning from 9:30 -10:30 am in Green Pond United Methodist Church, 4411 Green Pond Rd, Easton. The funeral service will follow at 10:30 am, in the church, with Rev. Scott Friedgen -Veitch presiding.
Margaret will be laid to rest in Northampton Memorial Shrine, Palmer Township. For those who wish, memorials in Margaret’s name may be offered to the Mary Meuser Memorial Library, 1803 Northampton St, Easton, PA 18042.
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