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The Life of Margaret H. Y. Lau

Margaret H. Y. (Pun) Lau, 70, of Rockland Township, died unexpectedly on Thursday, January 11, 2018 in her home.  She was the widow of Wing-Yan Lau, who died November 16, 2008.  Born in Hong Kong, she was the daughter of the late Chun-Yu Pun and Annie (Lau) Pun. Margaret was a member of Christ (DeLong) United Church of Christ, Bowers. Margaret received a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from University of Hawaii, then received an MBA from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI. She worked as a financial controller for Xerox Corporation, Rochester, NY, until her retirement in 2008. She then moved to Topton, and quickly made many friends here. Her joys included volunteering as a teacher's aide at Brandywine Heights Elementary School and working as a translator at Lehigh Valley Hospital. Beyond her family, Margaret was also endearing to so many in her wonderful community. She will be very dearly missed. 

Margaret is survived by two sons, Nelson C. Lau, husband of Dianne S. Schwarz, Watertown, MA.; and Garret C. Lau, husband of Sandra L. (Goodrich) Lau, New Tripoli. Other survivors include a brother, David K. Pun, Hong Kong; and grandchildren, Elena A. Lau, Audrey Y. Lau, Zoey A. Lau, and Oliver A. Lau.

A visitation with the family will be held on Wednesday, January 17, 2018, from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. in Christ (DeLong) U.C.C. Church, 63 Old Bowers Road, Bowers, a memorial service to celebrate Margaret's life will immediately follow at 7:00 p.m. in the church.  Inurnment will be private at the convenience of the family.

The family requests contributions be made to Christ (DeLong) U.C.C. Church, P.O. Box 99, Bowers, PA 19511-0099.  Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc., Kutztown, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be recorded at www.Ludwickfh.com.

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