Marian C. (Resh) Peifley, 85, of Allentown, died Dec. 27, 2025, in her home. She was the wife of the late Forrest M. Peifley Jr. Born in Coplay, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Rose (Wunderly) Resh.

She worked in human resources for F. & M. Schaefer Brewing Company in Allentown for many years before retiring. Before that, she worked as a secretary for several lawyers throughout the Lehigh Valley.

She was a member of Jordan Evangelical Lutheran Church, Orefield.

She is survived by a daughter, Christine R. Hivizdak and her husband, John, of Allentown; brother, Charles Resh and his wife, Carol, of Fogelsville; sister-in-law, Lois Resh, of Slatington; grandchildren, John F. Hivizdak and his wife, Sara, Alicia Hivizdak; great-grandson, Reed.

She was predeceased by a sister, Mildred McKeeby; brothers, Daniel J. Resh Sr., David Resh.

A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m. Jan. 8 in the Heintzelman – Stephens Funeral Home, P.C., 274 N. Krocks Road, Allentown. Family and friends may pay their respects 9:30–10:30 a.m. before the service in the funeral home.

Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmanstephens.com.

Memorial contribution may be made to the Sanctuary at Haafsville, 901 Nestle Way, Breinigsville, 18031.