George M. Palmer
May 25, 2022
George M. Palmer, 85, of Macungie, died Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at his home with his family. He was the loving husband of Meredith Palmer. Born October 12, 1936 in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Lester J. and Marie (Copenhaver) Palmer. After graduating from Huntington High School in 1954, George went on to earn a bachelors of science in electrical engineering from Penn State University. His carreer spanned more than 40 years with the prestigeous and internationaly famous Bell Laboratories, where he earned many awards and recognition for his work. Throughout his life, George was a good neighbor and friend and was relied upon by many for his ability and willingness to lend a hand and fix almost anything. George also enjoyed traveling, spending time at his summer home in Maine and cheerished his grandchildren. Survivors: In addition to his wife, daughter, Diana Palmer of Breinigsville; son, Andrew Palmer (Ginga) of Bonifay, FL and their mother Susan Nichols of Breinigsville; step-children, Thurston Nichols (Joanne Campbell) of Center Valley, Margaret Hutchins (John) of Westfield, NJ, and Catherine Howell (James) of Swansboro, NC; grandchildren, Jonce, Hope, Lydia, Logan, Belle, Lila, Ethan, and Keeler; brother, L.J. Palmer (Pat) of Lititz. Services: 11:00 AM, Saturday, June 25th at St. Ann’s Episcopal Church, 6667 Lower Macungie Rd, Trexlertown. Calling from 10:00-11:00 AM prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Island Food Pantry, P.O. Box 12, Deer Isle, ME 04627 or National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation.
George M. Palmer, 85, of Macungie, died Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at his home with his family. He was the loving husband of Meredith Palmer. Born October 12, 1936 in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Lester J. and Marie (Copenhaver) Palmer. After... View Obituary & Service Information