Charlotte C. Henderson, 92, formerly of Hellertown, of Toms River, N.J., died Friday, March 10, 2017 at her residence.
She was the wife of the late Allen E. Henderson (died July 16, 2005). She was born in Jersey City, N.J., on May 5, 1924 to the late Alexander Phillip and Charlotte Katherine (Nicklaus) Dieffenbach. Charlotte worked for the Basking Ridge Post Office for many years until her retirement, and Lyons Veterans Hospital in the same capacity. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, Hellertown.
SURVIVORS
Daughters: Kathryn A. of Riegelsville, Janet H. (E. Carter) Laidlaw of Frenchtown, N.J.; brothers: Phillip of Virginia Beach, Va., Arthur of Toms River, N.J., William of Virginia Beach, Va.; grandson: Ian Henderson Laidlaw; feline companion: Sparky. She was predeceased by siblings: Alice Bowden, Alfred and Rudy.
SERVICE
Family and friends are invited to call from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, March 16, 2017 at the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., 326 Main St., Hellertown. The calling hour will be followed by the service at 11 a.m. The interment will conclude services at Union Cemetery of Hellertown. Online expressions of sympathy can be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com.
CONTRIBUTIONS
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church, 645 Main St., Hellertown, PA 18055 and/or any local animal shelter of your choice.
