Francis A. Rohal Sr.

Francis A. Rohal, Sr., 94, of Bethlehem passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 14, 2018 surrounded by his loving family at Sacred Heart Senior Living, Center Valley. He was born on May 3, 1924 in Bethlehem, PA to Michael and Mary Rohal. He was predeceased by his wife of 68 years, Helen (Gerkovich) Rohal. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bethlehem Township. He was employed for many years by the Bethlehem Steel Corp., AB&E Refrigeration and as a self-employed contractor. Francis will be lovingly remembered by sons, Joseph Rohal and wife, Lana of Baton Rouge, LA; Michael Rohal and wife, Jan of Glen Ridge, NJ; daughters, Andrea Zimmerer Sentiwany and husband, James of Bethlehem; and Marlena Rohal of Ottsville, PA; daughter-in-law, Patricia Rohal of Baton Rouge, LA; brother-in-law, Paul Gerkovich and wife, Alma of Walnutport; grandchildren, Trisha, Kimberly, Kristen, Mark, Charlotte, and Kyle, and great grandchildren, Eddie, Robert, Christian, Caitlyn, Kiera and Brayden. He was predeceased by a son, Francis, brothers, John, George and Joseph. A prayer service will be held at 10:15am on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at the Connell Funeral Home 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA. 18018 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1817 First St. Bethlehem, PA 18020. Calling hours will be held from 9:15-10:15 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be held at Ss. Cyril & Methodius Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of the Lake Foundation, Mental and Behavioral Health Service, in memory of Francis Rohal, Jr., 5000 Hennessy Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70808. Condolences may be made at www.connellfuneral.com.