Alpha H. Strohecker

Alpha H. Strohecker, 72, of Hebe, passed away Wednesday at her residence.

Alpha was born in Rough and Ready, on Oct. 25, 1945, a daughter of the late Harry and Evelyn Klinger Stiely.

She was a 1963 graduate of the former Mahanoy Joint High School.

She was a member of David's United Church of Christ, Hebe.

Alpha's greatest joy was raising and spending time with her family. She also worked with her husband in the family livestock business.

She was preceded in death by siblings, Perry, Guy, Nancy, Donna, Jerry, Glen, Beverly, Jesse, Jimmy and an infant brother.

She is survived by her husband, Terry G. Strohecker, to whom she was married for 53 years. She is also survived three sons, Randy L. Strohecker and his companion, Tiffany, Penns Creek, Michael G. Strohecker, Finland, and Chris A. Strohecker, Hebe; grandchildren, Amanda, Sean, Samantha, Benjamin, Braxton, Sebastian, Nikolas, Chase, Angus and Terri; great-grandchildren, Paiton and Hunter; a sister, Esther Jones; six brothers, Shorty, Donnie, Harry, Bobby, Paul and Ivan; a special daughter-in-law, Angie; nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. Friday at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Urban. A Celebration of Life service will follow at 3 p.m. with Pastor DiAnn Baxley officiating. Burial will be private in Riverview Memorial Gardens, Halifax. Memorial contributions may be made to David's United Church of Christ, 1907 Klingerstown Road, Herndon, PA 17830. Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown, is in charge of arrangements.

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