Loretta K. Ferrel, 83, of Upper Macungie Township, died March 23, 2023, in Lower Macungie Township. She was the wife of the late Warren T. Ferrel Jr.

Born in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late George J. and Alfreda (Schaffer) O’Brien.

She was a 1957 graduate of Northampton High School.

She was a cashier at the former Thrift-Eckerd Drug Store, Allentown, for several years until she retired in 2005. She worked for G.A.C. Finance, Allentown, for 16 years, and was a school crossing guard for the Allentown School District.

She was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Northampton.

She was a member of and enjoyed trap shooting at Guthsville Rod and Gun Club.

She is survived by a son, George T. and wife Suzanne of Macungie; two grandchildren, Jordan and Tyler; three sisters, Dawn I. Mohrey and Lynne Schlager, both of Northampton, and Bonnie and her husband Dale Schoenberger of Casa Grande, Ariz.; two brothers, Dale O’Brien of Ohio and Gary and wife Cindy of Northampton; nieces; and nephews.

She was predeceased by a sister, Faye Stubits; and two brothers, Lee and Dennis.

There will be a calling hour 10-11 a.m., followed by services 11 a.m., March 31 at the funeral home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, 18067.

Contributions may be made to Lehigh Valley Hospice, P.O. Box 1883, Allentown, 18105; or to the church memorial fund.

Arrangements were made by Schisler Funeral Home Inc.