Erma P. (Algard) Brabazon, age 74, of New Tripoli PA, died Friday, April 27, 2007 in the Inpatient Hospice Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown PA. She was the wife of John B. Brabazon, Jr. The couple celebrated their 51st Wedding Anniversary last November 12th.

Born in North Whitehall Township PA, November 23, 1932, Erma was the daughter of the late John J.T. and Arlene L. (Krause) Algard. Erma graduated from Parkland High School, Class of 1950 and the former Philadelphia General School of Nursing in 1953. She was a Registered Nurse employed as a Nursing Supervisor at the former Muhlenberg Medical Center, Bethlehem PA and the Northampton Osteopathic Hospital. She was a Member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Laurys Station PA. She was also a Member of "TOPS" which is Taking Off Pounds Sensibly, Chapter 859, Slatedale PA; and Life Member of the Lehigh Valley Bee Keepers Association.

She is survived by her Husband; Son, Mark D. Brabazon of York Springs, Adams County PA; Daughter, Debra - Ann Brabazon and her husband Bruce M. Lang of Lehighton PA; Brother, Harvey L. Algard of Coatesville PA; Sister, Grace A. Howard of Mount Ephraim NJ; and Granddaughter, Juli - Ann Lang. She is predeceased in death by her Brother, Alton C.H. Algard.

Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., Schnecksville PA.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and/or St. John's U.CC. Mortgage Fund both in care of the Funeral Home, PO Box 196, Schnecksville PA 18078-0196.