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Theresa E. Erkinger

Theresa E. Erkinger, 92, of Northampton, died Aug. 4, 2023, at home. She was the wife of the late John “Hank” G. Erkinger.

Born in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late John and Anna (Kopfenstimer) Yurasits.

She was the first employee of Precision Medical Inc. and was an assembler.

She was a member of Queenship of Mary Church and of the Women’s Guild.

She was a member of the Catholic War Vets Ladies Auxiliary and Friendly Fifties.

She is survived by a daughter, Jane Krupa and husband Michael; two grandsons, Michael J. and wife Elena and Brenton A. and wife Amy; three great-granddaughters, Makayla Grace, Emma Noel and Kendra Leigh; a brother, John Yurasits and wife Mary; nieces; and nephews.

She was predeceased by two sisters, Ann Stimpfl and Helen Paul.

There will be a visitation 8:30-9:45 a.m. Aug. 11 in the funeral home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton, followed by a Mass of Christian burial 10:30 a.m. in the church, 1324 Newport Ave., Northampton, 18067.

Contributions may be made to the church.

Arrangements were made by Reichel Funeral Home Inc.