Catherine A. Frabotta, 91, of Northampton, died Dec. 12, 2024, at Palmerton Senior Living Community.

Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Blanche (Kemmerer) Rieger.

She was employed at Debbie Sue Fashions in Bethlehem for many years.

She was raised in the Roman Catholic faith and was a member of the former Our Lady of Pompeii Church in Bethlehem.

She was a member of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union, served as secretary of the Hampton House Tenants Association and volunteered for Meals on Wheels.

She is survived by four daughters, Donna Merin, Catherine Smith and husband Richard, Roseanne Scanlan and husband Mark and Mary Frances and husband Peter; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by a son-in-law, Steven; and two brothers, James and Thomas.

Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at act.alz.org or to St. Luke’s Hospice, 2455 Black River Road, Bethlehem, 18015.

Arrangements were made by Reichel Funeral Home Inc., Northampton.