Happy 104th Birthday Elsie!

Moravian Hall Square resident Elsie Frey, a lifelong resident of Nazareth, PA, has just celebrated her 104th birthday. Elsie took her first breath on a day when the American flag had only 48 stars, life expectancy in the U.S. was only 54 years, and the average wage in the U.S. was 33 cents per hour.

Elsie graduated from Nazareth High School in 1937. After marrying her late husband Joseph in 1947, they bought their first home in the town. Elsie is a long-time member of St John’s Lutheran Church on Broad Street and a loyal member of the Church Choir.

Elsie moved to Moravian Hall Square at the end of 2017. Today, she continues to live in an independent apartment, defying age with her active participation in regular exercise classes and many other activities on campus. Residents and family gathered to celebrate this wonderful lady and wish her a very happy birthday…Happy 104th birthday, Elsie!