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Margaret A. Sterner (1949 – 2026)

Margaret A. Sterner, 77, affectionately known to many as “Aunt Maggie,” of Northampton, passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. Born in Allentown on May 7, 1949, she was the beloved daughter of the late Robert F. and Esther L. (Shankweiler) Sterner. Margaret spent her career as an assembler in packaging, working with LifePath, APS and Via of the Lehigh Valley, where her dedication and steady work ethic were greatly valued. Above all else, family was number one in Margaret’s life. She cherished time spent with those she loved, accompanied by simple pleasures: the company of dogs, a hot cup of coffee, searching for treasures at the dollar store, eating out at restaurants and enjoying a competitive game of bingo. Her warmth, humor and gentle presence will be deeply missed.

SURVIVORS

She is survived by her loving siblings: Robert W. Sterner of Hellertown, Raymond D. Sterner and his wife, Linda, of Allentown, and Mary A. Kolesnik and her husband, Michael, of Hellertown; along with several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and extended family. She was predeceased by her brothers: Bruce C. Sterner and Charles F. Sterner; and her sister, Arlene M. Sterner.

SERVICES

Family and friends are invited to call from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, at the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., 326 Main St., Hellertown. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Interment will conclude services at Morganland Cemetery, Salisbury Township. Following the graveside service, a funeral repast will be held at The Carriage House at Heintzelmans. Online expressions of sympathy and memories may be shared at Heintzelmancares.com.

CONTRIBUTIONS

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Margaret’s honor may be made to the Lehigh County Humane Society, 640 Dixon St., Allentown, PA 18103.