Obituaries
Darlene A. Gillespie, 79, of Northampton, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her daughters on Sunday, January 12, 2025. She was the wife of the late Charles J. Gillespie with whom she shared 34 years of marriage prior to his passing in 1998. Born in Whitehall, she was the daughter of the late Michael Hertz and Helen (Tutko)Hertz.
Darlene was a graduate of Allentown Central Catholic High School. She was an office manager for Dr. Pammer for 30+ years. In addition, she was a medical assistant for over 10 years at Dr. Hansrote’s pediatric cardiology office in Allentown. Darlene was a member of Queenship of Mary Catholic Church in Northampton.
She enjoyed walking and spending quality time with her family. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Surviving are her daughters Pamela A. Gerancher wife of William C. Gerancher of Bethlehem and Tiffany A. Shutta wife of Michael S. Shutta of North Catasauqua, sister Patricia Rowell of Seabrook, N.H., grandchildren Danielle wife of Michael Kalman, Lindsay wife of Charles Dixon, Allison Gerancher, Michael Shutta and Colin Gerancher, great grandchildren, Michael, Jonathan and Cameron.
Services are private at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to: Susan G. Komen, 13770 Noel Road, Suite 801889, Dallas, TX 75380. www.komen.org.
Online memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.brubakerfuneralhome.com. Brubaker Funeral Home, Inc. of Coplay is entrusted with the arrangements.
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