Photo courtesy of Reichel Funeral Home - Northampton
Aug 25, 1933 - Dec 12, 2024
My Mom could always see "the first through the trees." You will always be my best road buddy, Mom! I miss you everyday and love you forever, Mary Frances
Mary Frances Frabotta
September 30, 2025 | Daughter
We’re very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. May she live on through fond memories. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Anita (Romanell) and Gordon Guerriere
December 26, 2024 | Bethlehem, PA | Friend
Heartfelt Condolences Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED
Leo and Pat
December 19, 2024
It was a pleasure to know Cathy at The Palmerton. She was always very nice to talk with, she’ll be missed! I send my condolences to her family! God bless her!
Owen Kleckner
December 17, 2024 | Palmerton, PA | Friend
All my prayers to the family. I had the pleasure of meeting her at events of her Grandson Eli. Prayers to all.
Sandra Long
December 16, 2024 | ALBURTIS | Friend
So sorry to hear this. She was a great woman. I used to go to their house often in summer time just to visit and talk. When I didn't do that we would wave to her and the girls from across the street. Good time always.
Stephanie Bozaki
December 16, 2024 | Bethlehem, PA | Neighbor
Catherine A. Frabotta, 91 of Northampton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 12th at The Palmerton, Senior Living Community, Palmerton, PA. Born on August 25, 1933, in South Side Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Blanche (Kemmerer) Rieger. Catherine 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. Catherine was also a member of the ILGWU, served as Secretary of the Hampton House Tenants Association and volunteered for Meals on Wheels. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and always available to lend a helping hand to those who needed it. Catherine was an avid piano player and her children recall being gathered around her piano to sing many Christmas carols.
Survivors: Catherine is survived by her daughters, Donna Merin, Catherine Smith and husband Richard, Roseanne Scanlan and husband Mark, Mary Frances Frabotta and husband Peter; 9 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren and “Aunt Kay” to many nieces and nephews. A son-in-law, Steven and brothers, James and Thomas preceded Catherine in death.
Services: Family and friends are invited to attend a calling hour on Friday, December 20th from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. in the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home. Entombment will be at Assumption BVM Mausoleum, Northampton. Online condolences may be offered below.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or to St. Luke’s Hospice in loving memory of Catherine.
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