Maria Heidenwolf, 94, died April 15, 2024, at home. She was the wife of the late Joseph Heidenwolf for 62 years.

Born in Raabfidisch, Hungary, she was a daughter of Maria (Mild) and Robert Deutsch. She grew up in a small German village near the Hungarian-Austrian border. In 1950, she and her sister Gisi crossed the Atlantic Ocean and settled in Allentown.

She attended Americanization classes and graduated with honors.

She worked in a silk factory and later as a travel agent.

She is survived by a son, Joseph and wife Mary E. of Allentown; three daughters, Sylvia Seltzer and husband Glen of Allentown, Cynthia Wise of Coplay and Mary Niles and husband Ray of Jacksonville, Fla.; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and a brother, Robert Deutsch and wife Terry.

She was predeceased by a son, John; two sisters, Gisi and Berta; a brother, Emil; and a great-grandson, Kyle.

There will be a viewing 9 a.m., followed by Mass 10 a.m., April 26 at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Roman Catholic Church, 618 Fullerton Ave., Whitehall.

Contributions may be made to an animal shelter of choice.

Arrangements were made by Gilbert Funeral Home Inc., Whitehall.