Published November 29. 2023 09:39AM
Betty A. Rockel, 92 years, formerly of Coopersburg and Fogelsville, died Nov. 18, 2023, in Bethlehem North Nursing Center.
She and her late husband, Henry W. Rockel were married 65 years before his death in 2016.
Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Lillian (Dorney) Hunsicker.
She worked for the family’s business, the former Harry W. Rockel Garage, for many years.
A member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, Fogelsville, she sang with the choir and taught Bible school.
She was a member of the Fogelsville Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary and enjoyed doing ceramics, playing cards and word search puzzles.
She especially loved spending time with family and friends.
Her survivors include a daughter, Debra A., wife of James Hoffman, of Northampton; son William H. Rockel and wife, Mary, of Orlando, Fla.; grandchildren Steven, Emily, Kelly, Caitlyn and Alan; two great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by brothers Lewis Jr., and Albert Hunsicker.
Visitation will take place 10-11 a.m. Nov. 30 at Keller Funeral Home, 1018 Church St., Fogelsville.
Memorial service will start 11 a.m. followed by interment at Fogelsville Union Cemetery.
Condolences may be offered to the family at kellerfuneralhomes.com.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the church or to the Fogelsville Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 52, Fogelsville, PA 18051.