Published January 03. 2024 10:03AM
Mary C. Gavalla Walker, 102, of Northampton, died Dec. 24, 2023. She was the wife of the late Edward P. Gavalla Sr. and Edwin Walker.
Born in Ormrod, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Barbara (Varga) Figura.
She and her first husband owned Gavalla’s Hotel, Cementon. She was the head chef at Delaware Valley School District.
She was a member of St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, Coplay.
She is survived by three daughters, Kathleen Katchur, Nancy Heberling and Carol Kercher; a son, Edward P. Gavalla Jr.; a son-in-law, Coleman L. Toth; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 21 great-great-grandchildren; five great-great-great grandchildren and one on the way; and a sister, Elaine Petock and husband Michael.
She was predeceased by a daughter, Maryellen Toth; and seven siblings.
Contributions may be made to the church, 4 S. Fifth St., Coplay.
Arrangements were made by Reichel Funeral Home Inc., Northampton.