Frank L. Bodisch

Frank L. Bodisch, 81, of Whitehall, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, December 18 in St. Luke’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born April 2, in New York City, he was the son of the late Alois and Hermine (Stranzl) Bodisch-Traupman. Frank and his wife Kathleen (Ryan) celebrated 58 years of marriage this November. Frank was a graduate of Hokendauqua High School. He Honorably served our country in the U.S. Navy and was awarded the Navy-Marine Corps Service Medal for voluntary acts of heroism during a rescue mission in Agadir Morocco. He served as a patrolman for the Whitehall Township Police Department. He retired from the USPS after over 30 years as a letter carrier. Frank was an accomplished carpenter who enjoyed creating unique furniture. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Frank and his wife Kathleen served generously as foster parents for the Catholic Charities for over 40 years caring for over 60 children from newborn through teenage years. Frank was an active member of St. Peter’s R.C. Church in Coplay for 55 years.

Survivors: Along with his wife Kathleen, Frank is survived by his children Kevin of Whitehall, John of Whitehall, Michael (Eileen) of San Antonio, TX, Jonathan of Bethlehem, daughters Barbara of New York, and Ann of Slatedale, 11 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and one expected in July.

Services: A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, December 23, at 10:30AM in St. Peter Church 4 S. 5th Street, Coplay. Family and friends may call Friday, December 23 from 9:00AM to 10:15AM in the Church. Interment will follow at the Parish Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Reichel Funeral Home in Northampton.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be presented to the Church or the Whitehall-Coplay Hunger Initiative in loving memory of Frank.