Erna Trinkle, 91, of Fullerton and a guest at Whitehall Manor, died Oct. 19, 2013, in Sacred Heart Hospital.

Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Rudolph and Julianna (Muik) Trinkle.

She was the executive assistant to the vice president of Finance, Air Products and Chemicals , Trexlertown, for 27 years, retiring in 1983.

She was a member of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church, Whitehall.

She was a member of the Golden Agers, the former Women of Saint Elizabeth and the Secretaries Association of the Lehigh Valley.

She is survived by two godsons, Jeffrey and his wife Monica and their children Meredith and Kevin of Schnecksville, and Gregory and his wife Susan and their children Matthew and Emily of Myrtle Beach, S.C.

She was predeceased by a sister, Amelia "Millie" Trinkle, with whom she resided most of her life; a brother, Robert Joseph Trinkle who died in the Pacific Theater during World War II; and an infant sister.

Contributions may be made to the church memorial fund, 618 Fullerton Ave., Whitehall, 18052.

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