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Frances Anna Kriebel

St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church member

Frances Anna Kriebel, 95, of Allentown, died Feb. 26, 2025, in the inpatient hospice unit at Lehigh Valley Health Network. She was the wife of the late Albert E. “Ben” Kriebel for 61 years.

Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Cecelia (Trinkle) Drauch.

She was a secretary for many years working at Leh’s Department Store and Warren W. York and Company. After retirement, she continued to work part time for Rodale until she was 83 years old.

She was a member of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Roman Catholic Church, Whitehall.

She volunteered at Miller-Keystone Blood Center for many years.

She is survived by a daughter, Nancy J. Walsh and husband Daniel of Bradenton, Fla.; a son-in-law, Jeffrey Vogel and fiancee Jane of Bushkill Township; a son, Jeffrey and wife Rita of Bethlehem; nine grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and their families.

She was predeceased by a daughter, Susan Vogel; and five siblings.

Contributions may be made to the church memorial fund, 618 Fullerton Ave., Whitehall, 18052.

Arrangements were made by Gilbert Funeral Home Inc., Whitehall.