Carol L. Martellucci, 79, of Emmaus, died Oct. 10, 2026, in Lehigh Valley Hospital — Cedar Crest. She was the wife of Giuseppe Martellucci, with whom she shared 59 years of marriage. Born in Shamokin, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth K. and Lorraine (McAnnaney) Kling.

She worked for GMIC, was a deli worker at Weis Markets for many years and worked with her husband in Martellucci Old World Stone Mason as financial manager. She is credited for the company’s financial success.

She was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Emmaus and volunteered many years for the Vera Cruz Fire Company in the fundraising campaigns, cooking for the annual spaghetti and pork and sauerkraut dinners.

She is survived by her husband; sons, Paul Joseph and Joseph Anthony and his wife, Betsy; daughter, Christina Whitesell and her husband, Leon; grandchildren, Nicholas, Devon, Samantha, Austin, Isabella and Chase. She was predeceased by her brother, Kenneth Kling.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 415 S. Sixth St., Emmaus, 18049.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Oct. 16 in St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 415 S. Sixth St., Emmaus. Visitation will be held 10-11 a.m. in the church. Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus is handling arrangements.