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Theresa "Terry" Macripo
09/02/2024

Theresa Macripo, 75, of Easton passed away September 2^nd at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg. Born in Denver, Colorado, she was a daughter of the late Domenic and Mary (DeFluri) Macripo. She worked for the Catholic Diocese for many years as a secretary and bookkeeper at parishes of St. Paul Allentown, St. Stephen of Hungary and Our Lady Help of Christians. She was also an avid sewer and owner of "Sew Light" alterations.  She worked as a costumer designer for area theaters (most notably The Pennsylvania Playhouse and Notre Dame Theater) and was recognized with several ABE awards. In her spare time, Terry enjoyed reading, baking, traveling when she could, and prayer. A member of Sacred Heart Church in Bethlehem, she was a devout Catholic.

She is survived by her daughters Elizabeth Marsh-Gilkeson and husband Rody of Easton and Theresa Snow and husband Phil of Allentown; a son Dennis Marsh and wife Melissa of Emmaus; grandchildren Steven, Domenic, Chelsea, Zachary, Megan and Nicholas; step grandchildren Ian, Kaitlin and Amanda; great grandchildren Ella, Mackenzie and Luna Beth along with extended family. She was predeceased by her siblings Frank Macripo, Rose Harris, Peter Macripo, and Dolores Carabetta.

Services: Catholic prayer service on Monday, September 9^th at 7:00 p.m. at Nicos C. Elias Funeral Home, 1227 W. Hamilton St., Allentown with Father Bob George officiating. Calling hour begins at 6:00 p.m. Private interment at Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers can be made to St. Joseph Parish of the Panther Valley, www.stjscatholicchurch.org.