Marianne Margaret Esposito, 82, of Macungie, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones January 20, 2016, after a lengthy illness. She was the wife of Anthony A. Esposito. They were married 54 years in November. Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late John and Augusta (Mier) Curley.

She was a 1952 graduate of Myers High School and attended Kings College. As a young adult she was the assistant city clerk for the city of Wilkes-Barre. She was also president of the Young Women’s Republican Club of the Greater Wilkes-Barre area where she hosted many fundraisers and charity events. She worked as an administrative assistant for the Department of Highways District 50 and then was a dedicated 38-year employee at Josh Early Candies.

She was a founding member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Allentown and was a member of the St. Thomas More Women’s Guild.

She is survived by her husband; daughter, Amy, of San Francisco, Calif.; sister, Claire Carson, of Levittown; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son, Scott; daughter, Ann “Annie” and nine brothers and sisters.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Thomas More Catholic Church Educational Fund, 1040 Flexer Ave., Allentown, 18103

Arrangements were made by the J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, Allentown.