Ellen M. Strauss Ellen M. (Ziegler) Strauss, 92, formerly of Macungie, died April 4, 2013 in the Phoebe Home. She was the widow of Earl C. Strauss, who died in 2004. Born in Upper Milford Twp., she was the daughter of the late David and Mabel (Lorish) Ziegler. She was the youngest of 10 children. She was a lifetime member of Solomon's U.C.C., Macungie. Ellen worked for Allen Organ for many years. Survivors: Son, Gerald and his wife Jean of Macungie, and daughter Bonnie Amey of Mesa, AZ; 4 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren; Brother, Thomas Ziegler and wife Bertha of Topton; Sister-in-law, Catherine Eddinger; Nieces and Nephews. Services: Funeral Service Mon., April 8, 2013 at 10:30 AM in Schantz Funeral Home P.C., 250 Main St., Emmaus. Viewing 9:30 to 10:30 AM in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Solomon's Union Cemetery. Online condolences may be made to www.schantzfh.com Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Phoebe Home, 1925 Turner St., Allentown, PA 18104 or to Solomon's U.C.C. Memorial Fund, 82 S. Church St., Macungie, PA 18062.