Published June 10. 2020 12:00AM
Emma R. Yorkey, 101, formerly of Old Zionsville, died June 2, 2020, in Mosser Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Charles W. Yorkey Sr. Born in Old Zionsville, she was the daughter of the late William Keck and Mary R. (Frey) Eck.
She was a cook in the Lehigh Valley area for many years before retiring.
She was a member of Old Zionsville U.C.C., various senior citizens groups and was a life member and past vice president of Upper Milford Western District Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary.
She is survived by her children, Nancy E. and her husband, James Stiffinella, of Bethlehem, Stella E., of Breinigsville, Shirley A. and her husband, Arthur C. Hillegas III, of East Greenville; a brother, Franklin Eck, of Minnesota; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by children, Charles Jr., Howard, Vinnie L. Boger, Joseph, Arlene Hepplewhite and John J.
Contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, the American Cancer Society or the Arthritis Foundation.
Graveside services in Old Zionsville U.C.C. cemetery will be private. Arrangements were made by the Schantz Funeral Home, P.C. Emmaus.
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