Irene N. Erney, 88, of Quakertown, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Valley Manor Nursing Home in Coopersburg.
Born on October 8, 1935, in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Carolyn (Fehnel) Hawk.
Following her formal education, Irene joined the workforce. She worked as a machine operator, for over thirty-five years, at Spinlon.
Outside of work, Irene found pleasure in baking and decorating cakes, attending family picnics and gatherings, and collecting and caring for cats. She even had a pet skunk!
She had an infectious giggle that will be deeply missed.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband: Roland Erney, Sr.; two sons: Roland O. Erney, Jr. and baby Charles Erney; son-in-law: Earl Esterly; daughter-in-law: Cathy Erney; and two brothers: Grant and Franklin Hawk.
Irene will be lovingly remembered by her five daughters: Elaine Hahn (John), Nancy Esterly, Loretta VanAusdal (Dan), Emma Freed (Roy), and Carolyn Erney; two sons: Raymond Erney and Paul Erney; sixteen grandchildren; twenty-eight great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
A graveside service will be held in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, 6870 Chestnut Hill Church Road, Coopersburg, on Monday, June 17, 2024, at 10:30 am.
Arrangements are under the care of the C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Quakertown.
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