Deanne E. Hassemer
August 15, 1946 - August 17, 2017
Deanne E. Hassemer, 71, of Dushore, died Thursday, August 17, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born August 15, 1946 in Phillipsburg, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Ella (Ujvary) Briglia. Her husband of 37 years, Robert W. Hassemer, preceded her in death December 3, 2016. Deanne was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling, playing the ukulele, gardening, cooking and baking. She was also a talented seamstress who loved knitting and crocheting. Deanne was very proud of the bridal business, Precious Brides, which she pioneered in Phillipsburg, NJ, while also raising five wonderful daughters. She coordinated all aspects of the wedding, including the floral design, handcrafting the wedding dresses, and assisting her husband with the photography. Surviving are five daughters, Russann (James) Williams of North Fond Du Lac, WI, Deanne L. (Bobby) Murray of McMurray, PA, Kathy L. (Billy) Ziegenfuss of Bath, PA, Michele D. (Steve) Ringer of Whitehall, PA and Wendy L. (Jay) Figard of Lansford, PA; 18 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and eight brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, August 26, at McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter Street, Dushore, with Pastor Ron Dyer officiating. Burial will follow in Colley Cemetery. Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.mccartythomas.com.
Deanne E. Hassemer, 71, of Dushore, died Thursday, August 17, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born August 15, 1946 in Phillipsburg, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Ella (Ujvary) Briglia. Her husband of 37 years, Robert W. Hassemer,... View Obituary & Service Information