Daniel Stephen Gerencser, 78 and Rosemarie Ann (Tamerler) Gerencser, 71, together in life for more than 50 years, have died.

Daniel was born to Stephen and Julia Gerencser in Fogelsville and was the youngest of five children, with four older sisters. He died June 21.

Rosemarie was born in Allentown to Walter and Cecelia Tamerler and she was an only child. She died Sept. 11, 2021.

They resided and raised their children in Emmaus for 27 years.

He worked for Bethlehem Steel Corporation.

She was primarily a homemaker, but also an avid and talented craftsperson, including co-owning a craft shop for two years.

In 1996 Daniel retired and the couple moved to the outskirts of Live Oak, Fla. Dan became a master gardener and enjoyed tending to his acreage while also working for Noble’s Greenhouse & Nursery.

Rose filled her days in the local crafting community, making many friends while sewing quilts, making cards and scrapbooking.

They are survived by their children, Daniel, Kimberly Lukitsch (Stephen) and James (Kate); grandchildren, Josie Culbertson (Joseph), Bethany McCullen (Nate), Tony, Samuel Lukitsch, Felicia Lukitsch and Ellianna Lukitsch; great-grandchildren, Emmaline, Melia and Raven.

Rosemarie is also survived by her half-brother, Henry Reinert; half-sister, Lisa Harris (John); niece, Katrina Klinger (Christopher).

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org.

A Celebration of Life event for family and friends will take place 11 a.m. Oct. 16 at Bachman Kulik Reinsmith Funeral Home, 225 Elm St., Emmaus. A visitation will start 10 a.m. A brief graveside service will follow.