Cecile W. Wolff, 96, formerly of Easton, PA, died Sunday, August 25, 2019, at Kirkland Village, Bethlehem, PA. Born on March 12, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Reba (Walter) and George Woodring. She married her high school sweetheart Ahlert D. Wolff, who died in 2001. Cecile graduated from Easton High School and attended Peace College in Raleigh, NC. When Ahlert left to serve in World War II, Cecile joined the war effort working for Consolidated Vultee Aircraft in Allentown. Upon his return, they both had life-long careers in community service. Cecile volunteered as a Cub Scout den mother and later for Meals on Wheels, Westminster Village, and as a longtime board member of the Easton Home for Aged Women. After moving to Kirkland Village she co-founded The Window Shoppe and served on the library and music committees. She was a member of The Northampton Country Club, The Forest Lake Club, College Hill Presbyterian Church in Easton and later the First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem.
Above all, Cecile was a dedicated mother, grandmother, wife, sister, aunt and friend. She treasured her children and especially loved her role as Nana with her grandchildren. She cherished time spent with family and many wonderful lifelong friends. Her happiest memories included traveling with Ahlert to their favorite places including Fort Myers Beach, FL; Stone Harbor, NJ; Hicks Pond, NY; and the family home at The Forest Lake Club, Hawley, PA. Cecile was passionate about music, particularly the Bach Choir of Bethlehem, and the Philadelphia Orchestra. She enjoyed bowling, fishing, watching tennis and the British royals.
Cecile is survived by children: Marshall Wolff (Kay) of Easton, Susan Semmelman (Joe) of York, PA, and David Wolff (Christine) of Easton; 7 grandchildren: Amy Wolff, PJ Semmelman, Sarah Bartz (Ryan), James Wolff (Elizabeth), Megan Irvin (Taylor), Andrew Wolff and Ben Wolff (Angela); great grandchildren Hudson and Oliver Bartz; sister-in-law Sally Frame, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by son Jimmy, brother George and sister Betsy.
Calling hours will be held Friday, September 6, from 5 to 7:00 p.m. at the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, September 7, at 11:00 a.m. in the Kirkland Village Auditorium, 1 Kirkland Village Circle, Bethlehem, PA. Interment will be private in Easton Cemetery. Offer online condolences at www. AshtonFuneralHome. Com.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Bach Choir of Bethlehem, 440 Heckewelder Place, Bethlehem, PA 18018 or Kirkland Village, 1 Kirkland Village Circle, Bethlehem, PA 18017 or to the James A. Wolff Memorial Scholarship Fund, Lafayette College, Development and College Relations, 307 Markle Hall, Easton, PA 18042.
Frances M Gilbert
August 27, 2019 at 12:59 pm
My dear friend will be missed so much by me. We shared so many happy times.
We started the Window Shoppe at kirkland village 22 years ago and i still manage it.
Accept my condolence.
Mara Therese Dennis
August 27, 2019 at 11:49 pm
Marshall and David- I am heartily sorry for your loss. I loved speaking with your mother on the phone when she would call. I will think of all of the Wolffs tonight.
Patti Price
August 29, 2019 at 7:56 am
Thinking of you all at this time. I visited her neighbor Marcella last Thursday and popped across the hall on way out only to find an empty bed. Such a great lady, mom, neighbor. Cherish the million memories.
Len Artigliere
August 30, 2019 at 9:57 am
Thinking about you…
Betsy Werley
August 30, 2019 at 10:01 am
The Werleys send our condolences to the Wolffs. My parents had so many good times with your parents, and your mom was a wonderful friend to my mother. Her intelligence, warmth and positive energy lit up any room she was in, and it was a joy to spend time with her.
anne and henry D”Alberto
August 30, 2019 at 12:02 pm
our deepest sympathy.so sorry for your loss.
Terry Price Gangaware
September 2, 2019 at 5:05 pm
My deepest condolences to all your family.
Kirstye Rosete
July 7, 2022 at 4:26 pm
I wanted to share my deepest condolences for the family.
Cecile was a pleasure getting to know, and had a good sense of humor. Toward the end of our relationship she asked me to call her Cecily, since her husband had in the past. I felt very honored to share this with her, and she will be greatly missed!