Obituary: Eleanore Filip, 81

Eleanore Filip, 81, of Wescosville, died March 28, 2012 at Lehigh Valley Hospital surrounded by family. She was the widow of the late Chief Master Sgt, Retired Carl M. Filip. Born in Buttonwood, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Steven and Mary (Crook) Yourchak. She was a homemaker and loved spending time with her grandchildren. Beyond her family she enjoyed games of chance; playing cards, bingo, casino trips with friends, and yardsaling for treasures that she shared with her family. 

Survivors: Son, Lt. Col. Retired Carl S. Filip and wife Loretta of Caneyville, KY; Daughter, Karen wife of John Baer of Emmaus; Grandchildren, Matt, Lucas, Ally, Emily, Annie, and Sally; Brother, George Yourchak and Sister, Rosemarie Doyle, both of NJ.  She was predeceased by a sister Marge.

Services: Funeral Services Tuesday April 3, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. in the , 250 Main St. Emmaus. Viewing Tuesday 10 to 11:30 a.m. Internment will follow at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Online condolences may be made to www.schantzfh.com 

Contributions:  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans, 3725 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, KY 41076.

Information Courtesy of Schantz Funeral Home P.C.