Linda A. Hyrowich, 72, of Whitehall, died Feb. 3, 2021, in her residence. She was the companion of Mark Bednar for 28 years.

Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Alice (Haldaman) Ruch.

She was a line operator for 35 years at Alpo until she retired.

She is survived by three daughters, Tina and her husband William Hess of Bechtelsville; Angela and her husband William Brobst of Whitehall and Mindy and her husband Peter Fenstermaker of Macungie; four grandchildren, Kristie, Shannon, Breana and Samantha; two great-grandchildren, J.J. and Louie; a brother, Leonard Ruch; and three sisters, Eleanor Kressley, Edna Eck and Lottie and her husband Phillip Gessner.

She was predeceased by a grandson, Billy; five brothers; and two sisters.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Arrangements were made by Brubaker Funeral Home Inc., Coplay.