Florence Marion McClafferty, 86, of Allentown, died peacefully July 24, 2019, in her home.

She was the wife of the late John L. McClafferty Jr.

Born March 3, 1933, in Northport, Suffolk County, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Florence Daniels and Anthony Pranzatelli.

She was raised in the loving family of Walter and Florence Mack.

She and her husband, known as Marion and Jack, were proprietors of the Ruchsville Hotel from 1969-87.

She was an incredibly strong and loving woman who was adored by her family and friends.

She was of the Catholic faith.

Her survivors include children John L. III of Allentown, Deborah L. Fowler and her husband, Gary, of Strafford, N.H., Patrick and his wife, Cynthia, of Wernersville; siblings Carol Smith, Walter Mack, Joyce Roman, Linda Hoppes, Mary Jones; and grandchildren Todd Michael, Ryan, Cara, Nathan and Mary.

She was predeceased by her son, Michael W. and siblings, Shirley Hillborn and Robert Mack.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at heintzelmancares.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Arthritis Foundation c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.

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