Lois E. (Duff) Heimsoth

September 17, 1933 - April 7, 2022

Lois E. (Duff) Heimsoth, 88, of Bethlehem, PA, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at Traditions of Hanover. Born on September 17, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Lilian (Buehler) Duff. A graduate of the Upper Moreland High School Class of 1950, Lois went on to enjoy a career of over thirty years with Smith-Kline, retiring as a phlebotomist. She was a member of Ss. Simon and Jude Catholic Church, Bethlehem. Outside of work, Lois loved to ride horses, visiting the beach, and art. Above all, though, she loved spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, Lois is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Heimsoth; one son: Richard Neil Heimsoth; one daughter: Marcella Heimsoth; two brothers: Earl and Martin Duff; and two sisters: Claire May and Caroline Duff; and her beloved dog, Molly, with whom she is now happily reunited. Lois will be lovingly remembered by two sons: Neil Richard Heimsoth (Cathy) and Charles Heimsoth (Kelly); two daughters: Debora Heimsoth and Dona Cunningham (Luke); one nephew: Earl “Buzzy” Duff, Jr; sixteen grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 1861 Catasauqua Road, Bethlehem, PA 18018, on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, from 10:00am until the time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am. Interment will be in Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem. In lieu of flowers, Lois’s family recommends donations be made, in her honor, to The OASIS Community Center, 3410 Bath Pike, Bethlehem, PA 18017. Arrangements are under the care of Connell Funeral Home, Inc.