Theresa M. Kissel, 55, of Allentown, died Jan. 20, 2019 in St. Luke's Hospital. Born in Lima, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Charles F. and Wilma R. (Horning) Kissel. Theresa was an occupational therapist for the Allentown School District and Lehigh Valley Health Network. She was of the catholic faith. When she wasn't spending time with her dog Skylar or swimming at the YMCA, she was hiking or listening to live music.

Theresa is survived by her daughter, Jasmine McDermott of Allentown; Brother, Charles J. "Joe" Kissel of Randolph, VT; Sisters, Rebecca A. Spradlin of Emmaus and Kathleen Butz of Allentown.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, January 25, 2019 at 11:00 AM in Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., 250 Main St., Emmaus. Visitation 10:00 to 11:00 AM in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Emmaus.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the SPCA.