Carol L. (Bachman) Petrakovich, 76, of Breinigsville, died June 13, 2023, in her home.

She was the wife of the late Stephen M. Petrakovich Jr.

Born April 17, 1947, in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Paul R. and Pauline H. (Wotring) Sell.

She was an executive assistant for eight years at R.R. Donnelley, Breinigsville, before retiring.

Before that, she worked at the former Rodale Press in Emmaus for 40 years in the same capacity.

She was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels of Lehigh County and Allentown School District Kindergarten Literacy Initiative.

Her survivors include a daughter Lisa A. Figueroa and her husband, Angel L., of Allentown; son Douglas P. Petrakovich and his companion, Shelly K. Ranellone, of Sinking Spring; brothers Larry L. Bachman of New Tripoli, Terry P. Sell and his wife, Beth, of Orefield; sister-in-law Debra L. Bachman of Emmaus; grandchildren Stephanie Nelson and her husband, Jeffrey, and Jace Figueroa; and great-grandchildren Lilliana, Isabella and Owen; and many cherished friends.

She was predeceased by brothers Kenneth W. and Thomas D. Bachman.

Her memorial service will be 11 a.m. June 23 in Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville, with the Rev. David L. Hess officiating.

Family and friends may pay their respects 10-11 a.m. in the funeral home.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at heintzelmancares.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Autism Speaks and/or to Meals on Wheels of Lehigh County both c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196 Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.