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Elaine J. Paulus (1953 – 2025)

Elaine J. Paulus, 71, of Bethlehem Township, died Saturday, April 5, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus. She was the better half of Dennis A. Reph for 52 years. She was born in Easton on June 5, 1953 to the late Harold and Frieda (Lizun) Paulus. Elaine worked as a picker and packer in the processing department of SureFit, Bethlehem, for many years until retiring. She enjoyed crafting, especially knitting and crocheting. Elaine appreciated going to various car shows, meeting many people and spending time with her dog, Chevy.

SURVIVORS

In addition to her better half; siblings: Regina “Gina” (Teri) Driver of Hatboro, Marlene Detweiler of Palmer Township, Norman (Stephanie) of Sarasota, Fla., Cindy Yavorski of Bethlehem, Jayne Emerick of Rochester, N.Y.; many nieces and nephews.

SERVICES

Family and friends are invited to Elaine’s visitation period from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, April 10, 2025 at St. Luke’s Old Williams Lutheran Church, 20 Church Road, Hellertown. The visitation period will be followed by the service at 11 a.m. Casual attire is requested. The interment will conclude services at St. Luke’s Old Williams Cemetery, Williams Township. A funeral repast will be held at the fellowship hall at the church immediately following the graveside service. To share an expression of sympathy with this family, please visit HeintzelmanCares.com. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.

CONTRIBUTIONS

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Luke’s Old Williams Lutheran Church, 20 Church Road, Hellertown, PA 18055 and/or the Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Road, Easton, PA 18042.