Penny J. Dougherty

Penny J. (Williams) Dougherty, 82 of Northampton, PA, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Atria of Bethlehem, PA. Born September 17, 1944, in Teaneck, NJ, she was the daughter of the late George Williams and the late Aurora (Black) Williams. She was the loving wife of the late John P. Dougherty, with whom she shared 40 years of marriage with before his passing in 2023.

She began her professional career on Wall Street in New York City as a stenographer and administrative assistant. Over the years, she held positions in executive assistance and office management with several respected organizations, including Pitney Bowes, Bristol Myers, and The Money Store. She later brought her experience and talents to Rutgers University before enjoying a well-deserved retirement.

In her free time, she could be found tending to her garden, sewing Christmas stockings for her grandchildren, reading a good book, or completing crossword puzzles. Penny gave of her time, as she was a regular volunteer with The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society. Most importantly, she enjoyed the quiet of a peaceful life at home with her beloved husband.

Surviving are sons, Eric Williams and wife Melissa of Bethlehem, PA, Gregory Williams and wife Rachel of NC, John L. Dougherty of Yonkers, NY, Stephen A. Dougherty and wife Dana of NJ, daughter, and Veronica E. Dougherty of Brooklyn, NY, brother, George Williams, of TX, and grandchildren, Emily, Elizabeth, Lillian, Ryan, and Jake.

A Memorial Service will be held on November, 16, 2026, at 4:00PM at Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton PA. 18067. The family will receive relatives and friends from 3:00 PM up until the time of service. Interment be private for the family at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, PA.

Memorial Contributions made be made in her memory to Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, care of the funeral home.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com