Brianna Foley Julia, 41, of Macungie, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. Born January 16, 1985, she was the daughter of James and Diane (Sheridan) Foley. She was the loving wife to Ronald Julia, Jr. for 10 years. Brianna was a graduate from Marywood University and received her Masters degree from DeSales University. Brianna worked for many years as a special education teacher, for both KidsPeace and St. John Vianney Regional School. After the birth of their son, Brianna would embrace the role of a full-time mother. In her spare time, she loved reading and cooking. She was also an avid fan of both the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles. Above all, she enjoyed spending time with her family, whether it was a weekend getaway or a night out at a restaurant.
In addition to her husband Ronald and parents James and Diane, Brianna is survived by her son, Seamus R. Julia, sister Caitlin foley, in-laws Ronald and Ellen Julia, and many other close friends and loved ones.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at St. Thomas More, R.C.C., 1040 Flexer Ave. Allentown, PA, at 11:00 AM. A calling hour will be held prior to mass from 10-11 AM. Additional calling hours will be held Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Heintzelman-Stephens Funeral Home, 274 N. Krocks Rd., Allentown, PA, from 5-7 PM.
In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial contribution to St. Thomas More, R.C.C., Lehigh Carbon Library Cooperative 3450 BROOKSIDE ROAD MACUNGIE, PA 18062 in memory of Brianna, or the Kindness Project, 4752 Mill Rd, Emmaus, PA 18049.