In Loving Memory of Edwin J. Troeller

Edwin J. Troeller, 98, of Orefield, Pa., formerly of Elizabeth, N.J., died on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital-Allentown campus. He was the husband of Gloria M. (McCloskey) Troeller, to whom he had been married 74 years. Born in Elizabeth, N.J., on November 23, 1925, Edwin was the son of the late Edwin J. Troeller, Sr. and Sarah (Quinn) Troeller. He was employed as a mechanic in the Public Works Department in Westfield, N.J., for 22 years before retiring. Edwin was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church in Orefield.

In addition to his wife, Gloria, Edwin is survived by his children, Barry Troeller, AKA Ryan Michaels, of Los Angeles, Calif., Christopher Troeller (Diane) of Newburgh, N.Y., Terry Troeller (Mary) of Conway, S.C., Laura Lynn Troeller-Krajcik of Lansford, Pa., and Donna Troeller of Orefield, Pa.; and his grandchildren, Sarah, Russell, James, John, Samantha and Christian. He is predeceased by a daughter, Ellen Troeller, and his brothers, Bill, Francis, Charles and Robert. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, 1879 Applewood Drive, Orefield, Pa. Private interment will take place at Saint Gertrude Cemetery in Colonia, N.J. The Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., in Schnecksville, Pa., is in charge of the arrangements.

July 11, 2024