Published May 14. 2025 08:33AM
formerly of Salisbury Township
Arlene E. Unger, 90, of Allentown and formerly of Salisbury Township, died May 6, 2025, in her home. She was the wife of the late Frank Unger, who died in 1993.
Born in Salisbury Township, she was a daughter of the late Edward F. and Lena E. (Ritter) Bock.
She was a graduate of Allentown High School.
She worked as a sewing machine operator at Modern Pants Factory in Allentown for 12 years. She also found great joy in owning and operating Unger’s Catering of Salisbury Township for 40 years with her husband.
She was a member of St. Mark’s U.C.C. in Allentown and was a former president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Salisbury Fire Company.
She also enjoyed bowling, playing bingo and volunteering at the voting polls for many years.
She is survived by a daughter, Diane E. DeAngelo, of Fleetwood; sons, Frank E. and his wife, Linda, of Salisbury Township, Larry J., of Salisbury Township, David R. and his wife, Julie, of Alburtis; sister, Dolores Nesfeder, of Allentown; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Linda Unger.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. May 14 in the K.V. Knopp Funeral Home, 46 E. Susquehanna St., Allentown. A viewing for relatives and friends will be held 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
Contributions may be made to St. Mark’s U.C.C., 52 E. Susquehanna Street, Allentown, 18103.