Mildred J. “Milly” Gross
OBITUARY
Mildred J. “Milly” Gross, 95, formerly of Emmaus, passed away on July 10, 2026 at Phoebe Allentown. She was the wife of the late Russell H. Gross, who passed away in 2014. Born in Vera Cruz, she was the daughter of the late Daniel W. and Florence M. (Hartman) Lorah. Milly was a graduate of Emmaus High School, Class of 1948, and she was employed for 25 years at Rodale Press. She was a member of St. John’s UCC, Emmaus, as well as the Emmaus Historical Society, the Emmaus Senior Citizens, the Golden Rodalians, and the 10-2 Club.
Survivors: Daughter, Dale R. DeLong and her husband, Daniel; Daughter-In-Law, Joann Gross; Grandchildren, Chad and Tyler DeLong, Lisa McAllister, and Brian Gross; 11 Great-Grandchildren. Milly was predeceased by her son, Daniel R. Gross, and her sisters, Virginia Schaffer and Mary Alice Schoch.
Services: 10:30 AM Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, 225 Elm Street, Emmaus. A viewing will be held from 9:30-10:30 AM Wednesday in the funeral home. Interment to follow at Northwood Cemetery, Emmaus. www.BKRFH.com
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Emmaus Historical Society or to the Emmaus Public Library.