Mary Ewer formerly of Bethlehem died October 14 at Cedarbrook Nursing Home in Allentown, PA. Born July 15, 1917 in Sellersville she was the daughter of Joseph and Annie (Weiss) Fisher and the loving wife of the late John Ewer. Until retirement she was a secretary at Jostens in Telford, but continued as a business manager of Ewer Fabricated Power Equipment until her husband’s retirement. Previous to moving to Bethlehem, she was an active member of Zion Mennonite Church in Souderton. Mary enjoyed traveling, reading and gardening, but her greatest pleasure came from her family and friends. She was predeceased by a brother and two sisters.
Survivors: Daughter Louise wife of Scott Christman of Coopersburg; sons Robert Gular and wife Linda of Norristown and Wayne Gular of Roulette, PA; eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; and a nephew and nieces.
Services: Will be Private at the convenience of the family.
Contributions: May be made to the Alzheimer’s Asssociation care of Downing Funeral Home, Inc. 1002 W. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018.
Muriel Eschbach
Muriel A. (Kuder) Eschbach, 64, of Kutztown, passed away October 7, 2013. She was the loving wife of the late Robert G. Eschbach. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Edith (Evert) Kuder. Muriel worked as a stock tech for Lehigh Valley Health Network. She was a member of Jordan UCC. Survivors: Sons, Robert Eschbach of Kutztown, Nicholas Eschbach and wife Danielle of Allentown; granddaughter, Aubrey Eschbach; sister, Bonnie Seidel of Florida; brothers, Russell Kuder of New Ringgold and Randy Kuder of Florida.Muriel loved and was loved by so many more. A heart so big, there was always room for another friend. Services: A calling time will be held on Sunday, 4 to 4:30 p.m. with a service at 4:30 p.m., all in Jordan UCC, 1837 Church Rd., Allentown, PA 18104. Arrangements care of Downing Funeral Home, Inc. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Muriels memory to Jordan UCC or to the American Cancer Society , 3893 Adler Pl., Ste. 170, Bethlehem, PA 18017.