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Grace M. Deemer

September 11, 2018

Grace M. Deemer

Grace M. Deemer, 92 formerly of Holland Twp., NJ died Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at Abington Manor-Memory Care, Easton, PA. Born on April 13, 1926 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late Elsie Mae (Transue) and William “Art” Haring, Sr. A graduate of Easton High School, she attended Churchman Business School in the 11th and 12th grades. She was married to Carl Deemer, Jr. for almost 69 years before his passing in 2015 and resided in Milford, NJ and Holland Township for most of their life. She worked as a Defense Worker during WWII at Magnetic Winding in Easton. Grace was then employed by Riegel Paper and James River for 30 years in the Accounting Department as the Executive Secretary to the Controller of Accounting before retiring in 1988. She was a member of Old Greenwich Presbyterian Church, Stewartsville, NJ and a former member of Alpha Legion Auxiliary, VFW Auxiliary #7857, Eastern Star Orion Lodge #177, Holland Township Senior Citizens, Milford Senior Citizens, AARP, Easton 500 Club and WIBC PA State Bowling Association.

She is survived by a son: Carl Deemer, III; 2 daughters: Gail Vasko (husband Joseph), and Yvonne Deemer; a brother: William A. Haring, Jr.; 6 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren and her devoted friend: Lorna “Cookie” Rothermel. She was predeceased by her husband Carl and 3 sisters: Elizabeth Sandt, Sarah Lewis and Florence Black.

Services are 10:30 AM Saturday (Sept. 15) in Old Greenwich Presbyterian Church, 17 Greenwich Church Road, Stewartsville, NJ with a calling period from 10 to 10:30 AM. Interment is in Greenwich Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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  1. William Mudlock

    September 13, 2018 at 10:13 am

    Gail and Family,
    I am sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Sincerely,
    William Mudlocdk

  2. Robert Gransky

    September 13, 2018 at 4:59 pm

    Sorry for The loss of your mother I’m thinking of you and your family hopefully everybody’s doing well once again I am sorry and my prayers are with you Buck love you

  3. Cynthia Lewis-Hart and Theda Lewis

    September 14, 2018 at 12:00 pm

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family, Gail. Please accept our truly sincere condolences at this sad time.

    Love,

    Cindy and Theda

  4. Leah Recker

    September 17, 2018 at 12:12 pm

    Gail, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss. xo Leah