Carol L. Dech

Carol L. Dech, 81, of Pen Argyl, passed away, Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Frederick Living-Cedarwood, Zieglersville, PA.  She was the wife of the late Frederick L. Dech, who passed away September 29, 2013. 

Born in Phillipsburg, NJ, May 6, 1944, she was the daughter of Grant and Caroline (Metz) Bracken. 

Carol was a 1962 graduate of Phillipsburg High School.

Prior to retiring in 2011, she was the store manager for the former Grants, McCrory’s, and Family Dollar, Bangor, PA. 

She served for many years as the Judge of Elections for the 2nd Ward, Pen Argyl.  She was a former member of the Lookout Fire Co. #1, Ladies Auxiliary, Pen Argyl.  Carol played pool with the Slate Belt Women’s Pool League, where she was a member of the Martocci-Capobianco American Legion team in Roseto.  She loved Christmas ornaments, and was a member of the Hallmark Collectable Club. 

She is survived by four daughters, Bobbie North and her husband Mark of Lancaster, Lynne Frantz and her husband Michael of Limerick, Cris Rice and her husband Rick Artis of Bethlehem, and Michelle Dech and her wife Debra of Florida, six grandchildren, Brittany, Christopher, Emily, Matthew, Ryan and Katherine, two great grandchildren, Mason and Mia and nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Garry and Grant Bracken. 

Funeral services will be held, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 1 PM, at the Ruggiero Funeral Home, LLC, 126 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, Pen Argyl.  There will be a viewing beginning at 12 PM until time of services at the funeral home.  Interment will conclude services at Fairview Cemetery, Pen Argyl. 

Online condolences may be offered at www.ruggierofuneralhome.com. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be offered in Carol’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org, 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601.