Carmela M. “Millie” Cerami, 97, of Emmaus, died May 11, 2023, in Cedarbrook Fountain Hill. She was the wife of the late Leonard Cerami. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Domenico and Rosa (LiNuci) Casciano.

She was a 1943 graduate of Allentown High School.

She worked for the family business, Cerami Italian Groceries in Allentown, for many years.

She was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Emmaus.

She is survived by sons, Philip L. and his wife, Debra, of Sierra Vista, Ariz.; Dominic A. and his wife, Nancy, of Whitehall, Mark S. and his wife, Cathy, of Coopersburg; Michael J.; Christopher D. and his wife, Cynthia, of Emmaus; 15 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Leonard Jr.

Contributions may be made to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Allentown.

Services are private at the convenience of the family. Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus is handling arrangements.