Christine M. Meilinger, 59, of Hellertown, died Dec. 7, 2015, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill. Born in Fountain Hill, she was a daughter of the late Stephen J. and Elizabeth (Chabak) Anthony. She was the wife of Rodney J. Meilinger for 41 years.

She was a clerk trainer for McDonald’s, Hellertown, for 15 years until retiring. Prior to that, she worked for the Spring Hill Cleaners, Hellertown; and the former Goodman’s Furniture, Bethlehem.

She was a member of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus R.C. Church, Hellertown.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Andrew and his wife Jessica L. of Freemansburg; four siblings, Francis and his wife Ranee of Hellertown, Richard T. and his wife Sharon of Wassergass, Mark D. of Hellertown and Dennis M. and his wife Marian of Bethlehem; and two grandsons, Trenten O. and Colten O.

She was predeceased by a brother, Stephen E. “Checko”.

Contributions may be made to the Lehigh County Humane Society, 640 Dixon St., Allentown, PA 18103.

Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.