Catherine L. Ford

Catherine L. Ford, of Allentown, died peacefully on June 18, 2016. Catherine was the wife of the late Francis J. "Hutch" Ford who died in 2002. Born in Allentown on July 21, 1923, she was a daughter of the late Owen and Kathryn (O'Brien) Keeney. Catherine is survived by her children: Rita, Jack, William, Frank, Mary Beth, and Cathy. Additionally, she is survived by her children in law; her sister, Mary Rafferty; her brother, William Keeney; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Catherine was a lifelong member of Immaculate Conception Parish and was a member of the last graduating class of Allentown Catholic High School. She was a waitress for many years at the former Hess's Patio where she enjoyed each working day. Catherine was predeceased by her siblings: Margaret, Eugene, Anne, John, and Helen Clare; by her daughter-in-law, Linda; and her grandson, Mark. Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at 11:00am, in Immaculate Conception Church, 501 Ridge Ave, Allentown. Calling hours will be on Tuesday from 6:30-8:30pm, in the O'Donnell Funeral Home, 908 Hanover Ave, Allentown. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Catherine's memory to her beloved Immaculate Conception Church.