Margaret A. Ponticelli
July 18, 2021
Margaret A. Ponticelli, 94, of Allentown, died July 18, 2021 in Lehigh Center, Macungie. She was the loving wife of the late Emil E. Ponticelli. Margaret was a professional cake decorator. She was very artistic, and enjoyed drawing and writing poems. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Cecelia (Haftl) Burkhart. She was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Allentown. Most of all, Margaret treasured her time spent getting together with her family. Survivors: Daughter: Roseanne Gallagher, Son-In-Law: James Knappenberger, 8 Grandchildren and 9 Great-Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband: Emil, Daughter Donna Knappenberger, Son: John Ponticelli, Sisters: Cecelia Gerhart and Rose Marie Gagliardi and Brothers: Rudolph, Frank, Edward, Joseph and John Burkhart. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, at 10 A.M. in the J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, 16th and Hamilton Sts. Allentown. Viewing hours will be held on Friday, from 6:30 P.M. to 8 P.M. and on Saturday, from 9 A.M. to 10 A.M. in the funeral home.
Margaret A. Ponticelli, 94, of Allentown, died July 18, 2021 in Lehigh Center, Macungie. She was the loving wife of the late Emil E. Ponticelli. Margaret was a professional cake decorator. She was very artistic, and enjoyed drawing and writing... View Obituary & Service Information