The Rev. Sally D. (Plarr) Zelker, 77, of Macungie, died peacefully July 2, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospice House, Lower Saucon Township. She was the wife of the late Henry G. Zelker. Born in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Charles J. and Dorothy M. (Rau) Plarr, who as a child worked at Dorney Park which was founded by her grandfather, Robert Plarr.

She was a graduate of Parkland High School, Class of 1961 and had a varied early professional life. She went on to beauty school eventually opening her own beauty salon De Plarr Coiffeur in Colonie, N.Y. She sold real estate for Coldwell Banker Heritage Real Estate and then had her calling to go into the ministry.

She attended Moravian College and Kutztown University prior to entering Moravian Theological Seminary. She was ordained June 15, 1987 in her home church, the former Hope United Church of Christ, Allentown.

She was currently serving as pastor of Morgenland Union Church, Orefield, since 2007. Prior to that, she served as pastor of Grace United Church of Christ, Northampton and St. John’s United Church of Christ, Emmaus.

Her hobbies included oil, watercolor and pastel painting.

She is survived by children, James C. “Zeke” (Elaine), of Easton, David M. (Debbie), of Ballston Lake, N.Y., Lisa M. Hillegas, of Allentown, Lynda A. O’Connor (Chuck), of Alburtis; sisters, JoAnn Willis, of Churchville, Cathy C. Kavounas, of Allentown, Suzanne C. Seitzinger, of Allentown, Kay Ellen Heinz, of State College, Elizabeth J. Griscom, of Mount Laurel, N.J.; grandchildren, Julia, Emily, Kate, Zachary, Shauna, Tim, Courtney, Kevin and Charley.

Memorial contributions may be made to Morgenland Union Church and/or Allentown Rescue Mission both in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, 18078-0186.

Arrangements were made by the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., Schnecksville.