Stella Gallagher

Stella M. (Nein) Gallagher, 97, of Berkshire Commons, Exeter Township, passed away January 28 at Berkshire Commons. She and her late husband, John I. Gallagher, had previously lived on Frances Street in South Temple, Muhlenberg Township, for 52 years.

Stella was born in Laureldale on March 14, 1920 to the late Irvin L. and Helen M. (Sappington) Nein.

Stella graduated from Muhlenberg Township High School in 1938. After high school, she worked as a secretary at Karl Lieberknecht, Inc. and during World War II, Stella worked at the Rosedale Ordinance. On May 8, 1944, she married John Gallagher in Elkton, MD. After the war, Stella was a homemaker. Stella and John were married 68 years.

Stella was a member of Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, Reading.

Stella is survived by her son, Daniel H. Gallagher, Reading; her son-in-law, John P. Winterhalter, Lansdale; her two grandsons, Brian J. Winterhalter and his wife Lindsay, Washington, DC; and Stephen A. Winterhalter, New York City, NY. She is survived by her beloved great-granddaughter, Riley Claire Winterhalter. Stella is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, Stella was predeceased by her daughter, Dr. Judith G. Winterhalter, and her brothers, Roy W. Nein and Clifford S. Nein, and Clifford's wife Helen S. Nein.

Stella's family expresses their gratitude to the staffs of Berkshire Commons, Visiting Angels and Caring Hospice for the kindness and compassion they extended to Stella and her family.

Funeral services will be held in Bean Funeral Home, North 16th & Rockland Streets, Hampden Heights, Friday, February 2, 2018 at 10:00 am. Reverend Robert G. Argot, Jr. will officiate. Interment will follow in Laureldale Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends in Bean Funeral Home Thursday, February 1, 2018 from 5:30-7:30 pm and Friday from 9:00-10:00 am.

Stella's family welcomes memorial contributions to support "The Judith Gallagher Winterhalter Endowed Graduate Nursing Scholarship." Please make checks payable to "Gwynedd Mercy University" and mail to: Gwynedd Mercy University, Office of Development, 1325 Sumneytown Pike, Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437. Please note in the memo line "Judy Winterhalter Scholarship."

Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com.