Joan D. Lahue Fugitt, 86, of Coplay, formerly of Catasauqua, died March 21, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the wife of the late James E. Lahue. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Mary L. (Slonaker) Sell.

She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Coplay, where she was active with the kitchen ministry. She was also a member of the former Grace United Methodist Church, Catasauqua.

She worked for over 30 years as a manager of Burger King before retiring.

She was an Emmaus High School graduate.

She enjoyed playing cards with her high school girlfriends and spending time with her family.

She is survived by sons, David E. Lahue and his companion, Sheri; Michael J. Lahue; Gary L. Lahue and his wife, Tracy; Robert W. Lahue and his wife, Penny; daughters, Mary and her husband, Robert Jakielski, Jane Schneck, Dolores Colello, Vicki and her husband, Manfred Steiner, Karen and her husband, Craig Haines; 24 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by grandsons, James and John; sons-in-law, Thomas Schneck and Tony Colello; two brothers and one sister.

Memorial contributions may be made in her name to St. John’s Lutheran Church, S. Third St., Coplay, 18037 or to the American Society of Hematology, ASH Foundation – P.O. Box 37577, Baltimore, Md. 21297-3577.

Arrangements were made by the Brubaker Funeral Home, Inc., Coplay.