Carole T. Maltese, 86, formerly of Eagle Drive, Emmaus, died Sept. 18, 2023. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph Maltese. They celebrated many happy years together. She was the daughter of the late Gerard and Marie Giardini.

She was a nationally ranked swimmer in the United States being the 13th best in the women’s breaststroke.

She was a great cook and made the best ziti. She was excellent at knitting and needlepoint. She collected dolls and kept a beautiful home. She loved Frank Sinatra and Turner Classic Movies.

She is survived by a son, Scott Gidley; daughter-in-law, Jennifer Nahan-Gidley; grandson, Christopher Gidley. She was predeceased by a son, Glen K. Gidley, who died in 2021.

Arrangements were made by the Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, Emmaus.