Published November 30. 2016 11:00PM
JoAnn Wetzel, 74, formerly of Kunkletown, died Nov. 28, 2016, in ManorCare Health Services, Easton.
She was the wife of the late Richard C. Wetzel.
Born June 30, 1942, in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late William A. and Edith L. (Barlet) Faust.
She was a sewing machine operator for various textile mills and a cook for several restaurants, all in the Lehigh Valley before retiring.
She was a member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Whitehall.
Her survivors include a daughter Deborah A. Messinger and her husband, Terry, of Whitehall; son Randy S. Wetzel and his wife, Kim, of Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.; sister Bonita L. Schneck and her husband, James, of Allentown; and grandchildren Samantha, William and Katie.
Her memorial service will be 2 p.m. Dec. 3 in Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville, with the Rev. James W. Schlegel officiating.
Family and friends may pay their respects 1-2 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may be made at heintzelmancares.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church memorial fund c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.