Juanita Tapper, 86 years, of Allentown, formerly of New Tripoli, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp.  She was the wife of Edward F. Tapper for 59 years last May.  Born in Ewing, KY she was a daughter of the late Coleman Evans and Leila (Vice) (Evans) Lane.

She worked at Cottage Antiques and Crafts in Allentown for many years.  Juanita was a member of the former Northwestern Ambulance Corp.  Devoted wife and mother.  She will be remembered most for her passion for cooking and genuine love of family.

Survivors: Husband, Edward, son, Eugene E. and wife Micki of New Tripoli, daughter, Diana J. Karlson and husband David of Allentown, sisters, Marie Wells of Tennessee and Amaryllis, many grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by a son, Evan F. and a sister, Shirley Adams.

Services: 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 6, at Keller Funeral Homes, Inc., 1018 Church St., Fogelsville.  Visitation will take place from 10:00 to 11:00 AM.  Interment will be in Lowhill Cemetery, New Tripoli.  Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.KellerFuneralHomes.com .

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Cetronia Ambulance Corps, 3939 Broadway, Allentown, 18104.