Edward J. Dougherty

Edward J. "Doc" Dougherty , 73, Emmaus, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 22, at his residence with his family at his side.

Born in Philadelphia he was a son of the late James D. and Betty Rose Cuff Dougherty. He had been employed as a finance/insurance manager for PNC Bank, Northampton, until his retirement.

He was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church, Emmaus, a graduate of Allentown College, now DeSales University, where he served as a board member for over 20 years, a life member of Greenleaf Lodge F&AM # 0561, a 32 degree member of Northern Masonic Lodge, Allentown and was a past exalted ruler of Mahanoy City Elks lodge # 695.

He joins his beloved wife of 36 years, Elizabeth "Lu" Dougherty and was also preceded in death by his brother John "Jay" Dougherty.

Ed is survived by his son Edward "Ted " and his wife Meredith Dougherty, Fountain Hill, his daughter Kelly wife of Bill Worley, Emmaus, his 5 grandchildren; Emily, Delaney, Avery, Finn and Elliot.

Mass of Christian Burial, for Ed, will be celebrated on Saturday, April 7 ^th , at 11 a.m. in St. Ann's Catholic Church, Emmaus. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family in Annunciation Cemetery Shenandoah Heights.