Annette M. McElroy, 67, of Emmaus, died in her home Nov. 29, 2025. She was the wife of Jeffrey A. McElroy and they celebrated 47 years of marriage. Born in Cheltenham, she was the daughter of the late Louis Frank Pallante and Eleanor (Klein) Pallante Betz Schaeffer.

She was employed at Lehigh Valley Health Network as a pathology assistant.

She was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Emmaus.

She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed baking, cooking and craft shows, but most importantly, spoiling her grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by sons, Andrew (Bernadine) and Kevin (Maggie); grandchildren, Kara, Ben, Joel and Hannah; sisters, Chris Ovington (Mark) and Rose Durkin (Mike); brother, Louis Pallante (Brenda).

She was predeceased by her sister, Susanna Urffer.

Arrangements were made by Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, 225 Elm St., Emmaus. Condolences may be offered at www.BKRFH.com.

Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org.