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Theresa M. Papay

August 9, 1954 — February 25, 2026

Lehighton

Theresa M. Papay

Theresa M. (Hartzell) Papay, 71, of Beaver Street, Lehighton, Mahoning Township, PA, formerly of Palmerton, and Sun City West, AZ, died early Wednesday morning, February 25, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital, Carbon Campus, Lehighton. She was the wife of the late Joseph M. Papay who passed in 2017. Born in Palmerton, she was a daughter of the late Marvin and Mary (Germeli) Hartzell.

Theresa was employed in recreation and hospitality, along with being a nurse's aide in Sun City West, AZ, prior to relocating back to PA. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Palmerton, and was a 1972 graduate of the Northampton High School.

Survivors: Daughter, Lynn A. wife of Michael Mariani with whom she resided. Son, David and wife Amy Kemmerer of Syracuse, NY. 3 grandchildren, Abigail, Madison, and Lilly. Great-grandson, Enzo. Sisters, Jean Rasely of Plant City, FL, Cathy wife of Oliver Derhammer of Danielsville, and Rosemary wife of Keith Lorah of Berlinsville. Nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brother, Marvin "Larry" Hartzell.

Services: Memorial Services, 11:00a.m. Thursday, Marc 5, 2026, at Campton Funeral Home, 525 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, PA 18071. Call, 10:00a.m. - 11:00a.m., Thursday in the funeral home. Interment, Sacred Heart Catholic Church Parish's New Cemetery, Stoney Ridge Road, Palmerton. Online Condolences may be left for the family at: www.schislerfuneralhomes.com

Contributions: May be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 1640, Hagerstown, MD 21741.

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