Pauline M. "Polly" Flory, 94, of Plainfield Township, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2018 in Moravian Hall Square. Born October 19, 1923 in Saylorsburg, she was a daughter of the late James W. and Elizabeth Bonser Karch. She was the wife of the late Allen B. Flory, with whom she shared 71 years of marriage prior to his passing.
Pauline graduated from Nazareth High School in 1941. In her early years she worked in the secretarial field. She was a lifelong member of St. John's United Church of Christ in Nazareth. Pauline was an avid sportswoman throughout her life. She was a member of the Belfast Edelman Sportsman Association, and a delegate of Northampton County Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs. She also enjoyed collecting Indian artifacts.
Pauline is survived by nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and her husband Allen, she was predeceased by her siblings, Emma Karch, Arthur C. F. Karch, George A. Karch, Mildred Engler, and Elizabeth Groman.
Friends are invited to a viewing on Saturday, June 23, from 9:30 to 11:00 am in St. John's UCC, 183 S. Broad St., Nazareth. Funeral services will follow at 11 am in the church, with Rev. Jeffery A. Brinks presiding. Burial will be private with the family. Arrangements are under the care of the Schmidt Funeral Home, 407 Belvidere St., Nazareth
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In lieu of flowers, memorials in Pauline's name may be offered to St. John's UCC; Center for Animal Health & Welfare, 1165 Island Park Rd., Easton PA 18042, online at healthyanimalcenter.org; or to the Jacobsburg Historical Society/Boulton Historic Site Museums at jacobsburghistory.com/donations.