Published November 19. 2025 06:14PM
of Orefield
Elaine I. (Fenstermaker) Moyer, 93, of Orefield, died Nov. 9, 2025, in the home she grew up in. She was the wife of the late Clifford P. Moyer. Born in Orefield, she was the daughter of the late Earl C.J. and Lila H. (Zellner) Fenstermaker.
She was a member of Union United Church of Christ. She was a member of Union UCC’s Helping Hands and served on the mission committee. She was a past volunteer at the Parkland Community Library.
Before her marriage, she worked as a pretzel twister at Miller Pretzel in Allentown and delighted in showing her skill to her children and grandchildren. She will forever be remembered for her grace and humor, her kindness, compassion and selflessness, her loving devotion to her family and for her delicious homemade fastnachts.
She is survived by daughters, Nancy J. Baily (Michael), of North Carolina, Carol A. Polenchar (Joe), of Whitehall, Susan J. Glosan (Robert) with whom she resided; grandchildren, Lazarus, Danica, Michelle, Lauren, Serena, Zachary and Emily (Alex); great-grandchildren, Wyatt, Shawn, Liam, Kambry, and Emma.
The Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. in Schnecksville has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to Union U.C.C. Memorial Fund and/or the Northern Lehigh Food Bank, c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, 18078-0196.