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Evelyn B. Stem

March 22, 2013

Evelyn B. Stem, 92, of Wilson Borough, died Friday, March 22, 2013 in ManorCare, Palmer Township.

Born:  March 11, 1921 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Elizabeth (Massey) Werkheiser.

Personal:  Her husband, Leander K. Stem died in 1979.  She graduated from Wilson High School in 1939 and worked for Northampton Community College.  She also enjoyed her garden, flowers and her family.

Memberships:  Evelyn was a member of Emmanuel Evangelical Congregational Church, Bethlehem and the former First Evangelical Congregational Church at 10th St., Easton.

Survivors:  A son, Larry Welch and his wife, Shirley of Schwenksville; a daughter, Jean Orse and her husband, William of Bangor; a step-son, Lee; a step-daughter, Shirley; 4 grandchildren, Kevin, Christine, Mark and David and 4 great grandchildren.

Services:  10:00 am Tuesday, March 26 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.  Call from 9:00 am until service time Tuesday in the funeral home.

Memorials:  to a church or a charity of your choice.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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  1. Dave & Debby Rogers

    March 23, 2013 at 1:26 pm

    Our thoughts and prayers are with all Aunt Evelyn’s family and friends.