Jean C. Ponstingl, 79, of Allentown, died peacefully Dec. 5, 2020.

She and her husband, Charles J. Ponstingl, were married almost 60 years.

Born in Hazelton, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Helen (Redwinski) Bernatovich.

Earlier in life, she worked for the Brown Shoe Factory, Sondra Manufacturing, Dunn and Bradstreet, but she most enjoyed being a homemaker.

A longtime member of the Coplay Saengerbund, she and her husband loved to polka.

In additional to her husband, she is survived by a grandson Jeremy; great-grandson Seth; sisters Diane Pankovich and Marie Kresini and husband, Edward.

She was predeceased by daughter, Terry, and infant brother Paul.

Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Dec. 10 in Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 336 N. 4th St., Allentown, where her viewing will begin at 9 a.m.

Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Whitehall.

Memorial contributions honoring Jean may be presented to the church, 336 N. 4th St., Allentown, PA 18102.

Arrangements were made by Gilbert Funeral Home, Whitehall.