Carmella L. Skrapits died Jan. 12, 2022, after a full life of almost 94 years.

She is survived by her husband of 73 years, Joseph R. Skrapits, and children Joseph C. Skrapits (Susan Weaver) of Allentown, Luci Merlo of Blacksburg, Va., Rose Lounsbury of Wilmington, Del., and Joni Jackson (Bryan) of San Luis Obispo, Calif.

She was also the beloved grandmother of Joseph E. Zipper of Arlington, Va., and Anna Tabah of Wilmington.

The daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa (Merlo) Bartolotta, who had resided in Phillipsburg, N.J., she was the last survivor of seven children - Jenny McCluskey, George, Mary, Anthony, Joseph and Lucy - in the Bartolotta family.

She graduated from Phillipsburg High School in 1945 and enjoyed working for the Bell Telephone Company, Easton, PA as an operator until she became a full-time mother.

She will be dearly remembered as a loving wife and mother, devoted daughter and sibling, and openhearted neighbor.

The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.

Arrangements made by Stephens Funeral Home Inc., Allentown.