Fae Alma Erney, 94, of Whitehall, died Dec. 27, 2021, in St. Luke’s Hospital, Allentown campus. She was the wife of the late Ralph R. Erney for 57 years until his death in 2004. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late C. Harry and Annette (Mintz) Eckert.

She was a 1945 graduate of Allentown High School and worked for over 50 years at the Bell Telephone Company. Upon her retirement, she volunteered at Lehigh Valley Hospital for several years.

She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America Club and various PTAs in the area through the years.

She enjoyed time with family and friends, traveling and sharing remembrances of her life as a child growing up in Allentown. Prior to the pandemic, she and her twin sister, Sylvia, had a long running puzzle club, which convened weekly to chat, do puzzles and share lunch. For many years, she and her husband enjoyed hosting lively pool parties at their home in Emmaus.

She is survived by a son, Steven J. (Rebecca), of Northampton; grandchildren, Sean (Anne), of Northampton, Michelle (Todd Swales), of Phoenix, Ariz., Matthew (Christine), of Zionsville, Meghan, of Emmaus, Jennifer, Katelynn and Bryan (fiancée, Zainab) Schneller; great-grandchildren, Lila, Brooke, Elle and Clayton; twin sister, Sylvia Hafer (with whom she resided) and niece, Robin Dorney (Kerry); sisters-in-law, Therese A. Eckert, Madeline F. Eckert; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son, Martin R., granddaughter, Jessica J., as well as her sister, Dawn A. Wertman; brothers, John T. and Ronald M. Eckert.

Contributions may be made in her name to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society c/o the funeral home.

Services are private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements were made by the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton.