Viola M. Takacs, 97, formerly of Ironton, died March 28, 2020, at Phoebe Home, Allentown. She was the wife of the late John L. Takacs.

Born in Slatington, she was the daughter of the late Henry H. and Florence S. (Stahley) Henritzy.

She was a sewing machine operator in various textile mills for many years before retiring. Before that, she worked at the former Western Electric, Allentown, for several years.

She joined the Parkland Garden Club in 1973 where she formerly served as president and co-chaired many committees. She won the Gold Seal Award from the Pennsylvania Garden Club Federation.

She is survived by three children, Larry J. Takacs of Coplay, Ann C. Schucker and her husband Forrest of Delmar, N.Y., and Jeanne M. Takacs of Coplay; two granddaughters, Erin, Lauren and her husband Steve; and two great-grandchildren, Henry and Chloe.

A private graveside service will be held.

Contributions may be made to the Parkland Garden Club and/or to the Ironton Rail Trail, both c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, 18078-0196.

Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc.