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Catherine M. Gery

Catherine M. Gery, 91, formerly from Emmaus, died on May 12, 2024, in The Lutheran Home at Topton.

The loving wife of William P. Gery, the couple would have celebrated 69 years of marriage on May 14.

Born in Upper Macungie Township, she was the daughter of the late Fred W. and Margaret E.S. (Roth) Leiby.

She enjoyed working as a bank teller at Fogelsville National Bank, and became head teller of the Wescosville branch.

She ended her banking career at Merchants Bank to become a full-time homemaker.

Later in life, she went back to work and retired from Dun and Bradstreet.

She was a lifetime member of the Rainbow Girls and a member of the Order of the Amaranth.

She enjoyed playing the piano and singing, and was a lifelong member of the St. John’s choir and an officer of the Ladies Aid.

She served as the church treasurer for many years.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter Kristin Hlavinka and her husband Mark of Macungie; grandson Alex; and nieces Faye Casciano and Nanette Leiby.

She was predeceased by her son, Mark Gery, and brother, Sterling Leiby.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. May 28 in St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1028 Church St., Fogelsville, with visitation from 10-11 a.m.

Interment in Ziegels Church Cemetery.

Condolences may be offered to the family at kellerfuneralhomes.com.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the church, c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 52, Fogelsville, PA 18051.

Arrangements were made by Keller Funeral Homes Inc., Fogelsville.