IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Doris A.

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Carraher

October 19, 1934 – June 30, 2018

Obituary

Doris Adelaide (Huneke) Carraher, 83, of Emmaus lost her battle with pancreatic cancer and died peacefully at home on Saturday 6/30/18. Doris was born October 19, 1934 in Bronx, NY. She was the daughter of the late John and Marie Huneke. Doris married the love of her life, Larry, in 1955. They had three children: Beth, Susan and Scott. They lived in Pearl River, NY until moving to Emmaus in 1975. Doris worked as a medical assistant and teacher's aide in New York. She was a secretary and a middle school athletic director for East Penn School District.  Doris was an avid swimmer. She also loved sewing, playing cards, dining out, visiting with family and friends, talking with her sister on the phone, and PSU tailgating. Her favorite pastime, however, was watching her children and grandchildren play sports. Doris volunteered as a Girl Scout leader, a Sunday School teacher, and a Vacation Bible School instructor. She was a member of the Macungie Garden Club and the LVH Axillary and volunteered at Macungie Park and the LVHN gift shop. She was an active member of the Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit where she served on the decorating committee, the alter guild and the quilting group.  Doris was predeceased by her husband, Larry and her son, Scott.  She is survived by her daughter Beth and husband Ron Witte of Emmaus, daughter Susan Carraher of Emmaus, sister Ann (Bill) Sullivan and daughter-in- law Gretchen Carraher-Kohler (Ben). Doris had 7 grandchildren – Ross (Jamie) and Mattison Witte, Erin (Mike) Piazza, Brian (Charity), Drew, Molly, and Kyle Carraher. She also had 3 great grandchildren – Summer & Aria Piazza, and Scott Carraher. Doris is also survived by her brother-in-law John (Peggy) Carraher, and sister-in-laws Gail Raksnis and Sandy Antonacci. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews.  Calling hours will be on Friday, July 6th from 10:30-12 PM at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, Cedar Crest Blvd., Emmaus. A Memorial Celebration of Doris' life will follow at noon in the church. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, Emmaus. The family would like to thank their neighbors, friends, LVHN staff and Lehigh Valley Hospice for their support and care.  Please contact Schantz Funeral Home ( www.schantzfh.com ) in Emmaus for more information.

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Services

Visitation

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July
6

The Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit

3441 South Cedar Crest Boulevard, Emmaus, PA 18049

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Memorial Service

Calendar
July
6

The Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit

3441 South Cedar Crest Boulevard, Emmaus, PA 18049

Starts at 12:00 pm

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