Lorie A. Hughes-Rehrig

Lorie A. Hughes-Rehrig, 59, of Emmaus, passed away at home on May 14, 2026. She was the beloved wife of Troy D. Rehrig, with whom she shared more than 37 years of marriage. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Pearl (Wagner) Hughes.

Lorie was a 1984 graduate of Northwestern Lehigh High School in New Tripoli. She worked in inside service support for Amazon in Breinigsville and previously served as a retail clerk for the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board store in Schnecksville. She also worked part-time as a secretary in the administrative office of the Northwestern Lehigh School District.

In addition to her husband, Troy, Lorie is survived by her sons, Daniel R. Rehrig of Emmaus and Troy C. Rehrig and his wife, Seana, of Coopersburg; daughter, L. Caitlin Rehrig of Emmaus; grandchildren, Elouise, Theodore, and Arthur Rehrig; brother, Ernest T. Hughes II and his wife, Teri, of New Tripoli; sister, Colleen Hughes-Behler and her husband, Lee, of Germansville; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Nester Funeral Home, 8405 Kings Highway, New Tripoli, PA 18066. A calling hour will begin at 10 a.m. Heidi Lunquist will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Lorie’s name may be sent to the Sanctuary at Haafsville, P.O. Box 921, Fogelsville, PA 18051, Forgotten Felines and Fidos, Inc., P.O. Box 62 Germansville, PA 18053, and/or a favorite local charity or cause. 

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