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Marlene Ann Fehley, 91, of Bethlehem Township PA, formerly of Phillipsburg NJ, passed away peacefully at home on May 28, 2025.
Born May 14, 1934, in Easton Pa, she was a daughter of the late Nelson and Blanche (Smith) Ulmer Sr.
She was a homemaker who raised four children while working at Fredwell, Ritter Coil, and the Phillipsburg School District.
She had a compassionate soul that left a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to have known her. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, aunt, sister and friend. She gifted people with friendly conversation, an unwavering devotion to her family, and a legacy of unconditional love.
She loved time with family, animals, craft shows, shopping, Duprees and doowop concerts, the theater, motorcycles, the beach and being outside in the sun. She will be deeply missed, but her spirit will be felt and live on through cherished memories and the abundance of love she left behind.
Survivors include three sons; Thomas Jr. of Phillipsburg, Terry with Fiancé Cathy Rumfield of Wilson Borough Pa., and Richard of Bethlehem Township Pa.; a daughter Melissa with her spouse Justine of Keansburg NJ.; four grandchildren, Sarah with spouse Brian Pritchett, Kelly, Caitlin and Austin; a great-granddaughter Brooke, and numerous nieces, nephews, grand and great-grand nieces and nephews. She also remained close with former daughters-in-law Patricia and Alecia. She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-four years, Thomas Sr., two brothers; Nelson Jr. and Sanford ‘Sandy”, two sisters; Jean Gold and Doris Blalock, grandson Terry Fehley (Wegfahrt) and Richard’s spouse James Solano.
Visitation will be held 10:00 am to Noon, Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in the Noto-Wynkoop Funeral Home, 289 S. Main St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865. Services will begin at Noon in the funeral home. www.noto-wynkoop.com.
If desired, memorial donations in Marlene’s memory may be made to: Common Sense for Animals 2420 NJ-57, Stewartsville, NJ 08886, commonsenseforanimals.org or the State Theatre Center for Arts, 453 Northampton St, Easton PA 18042. statetheatre.org.
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