Deborah A. (Wetzel) Messinger, 65, of Whitehall, died Sept. 23, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Muhlenberg campus, Bethlehem. She was the wife of Terry Allen Messinger, to whom she was married for 28 years. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Richard C. and JoAnn (Faust) Wetzel. She was a member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, (Egypt) Whitehall.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by a brother, Randy S. Wetzel (Kim), of Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.; two nieces; one nephew; extended family.

Services are private and at the convenience of the family. No calling hours. The Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., in Schnecksville, is in charge of arrangements. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church and/or the American Diabetes Association, c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, 18078-0196.