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Caroline Stranzl Obituary
Caroline R. Lynch Stranzl, 87, of Northampton passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 25, 2014 in Weston Village surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Frank J. Fats Stranzl who died December 1, 1990. Lynch was born September 16, 1926 in Northampton and she was the daughter of the late John and Caroline (Legath) Szerencits. Lynch worked at the Northampton Senior High Cafeteria for many years. She was a member of the Queenship of Mary Church and the Altar & Rosary Society. She was also a member of the Catholic War Veterans post # 454 Ladies Auxiliary and the Young at Heart Senior Group. Survivors: Son, Thomas and his wife Tina, of Bath; daughters, Carol, wife of Christopher Kovalchik, of Schnecksville, Christina, wife of Thomas Bankos, of Whitehall, son, Frank and his partner, Byron, of Alta Dena, CA; grandchildren, Jennifer Stranzl, Justin Stranzl and his wife Alissa, Matthew Bankos, Thor Plummer, Mark Kovalchik and his wife Laura. Lynch was predeceased by her granddaughters, Hannah Bankos and Jessica Stranzl. Services: A Burial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, March 1 at 10:30 a.m. in Queenship of Mary Church, 1324 Newport Ave., Northampton. Family and friends may call Saturday 8:30 to 10 a.m. in the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton. Burial will follow in the Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery. Online condolences may be submitted to www.reichelfuneralhome.com. Contributions: Memorials may be presented to The COCO Foundation or Alzheimers Foundation of America c/o funeral home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Caroline Stranzl
March 3, 2014
Hey Mom, I miss you so much. You are in my heart forever. Love you Lynchie, Carol
Terri Seyfried
March 2, 2014
Our deepest sympanthy to the Stranzl Family. Lynch will surely be missed. She always had a great smile and kind heart. Lots of great memories that will always put a smile on our face. May she rest in Peace.
Terri, Dick & Griff Seyfried
Diane Kemmerer
February 28, 2014
Dear Tom,Carol,Chris,Frank, Our heartfelt condolences to you and your families.I can't help but think of Godmother and my mom dancing in Heaven,laughing and remembering their great friendship and her meeting all her family and friends who have gone on before. Love, Skeeter and Diane(Stranzl)Kemmerer
February 27, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss, she was a great person. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Donna and Mark Damiter and Family.
Ed & Sharon Steele
February 27, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to the Stranzl family. You mother was a great women. She was loved by all who knew her, now and forever. May she rest in eternal peace. She will be dearly missed.
the fetchkos
February 27, 2014
sorry for yor loss
Bonnie Winch
February 27, 2014
Chrissy, Tommy and Matt
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you at this time. I am sure Hannah was there to bring your mom home.
Larry and Bonnie Winch
Rose Taschler & family
February 27, 2014
Our deepest sympathies to the Stranzl family. So many years, so many memories; Lynch will be remembered in the thoughts and prayers of her New Jersey cousins. May she rest in peace.
Carol Steele
February 27, 2014
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. Find comfort in knowing she is in a better place. My dad loved playing cards with her.
February 27, 2014
Carol,
With deepest sympathies from the NHS Class of 1970.
Gary & Liz Mann
February 27, 2014
Carol, Chris & Family,
Gary & I send our deepest sympathies to all of you. We will always cherish the memories and fun stories we have of Lynch working with my Mom in the High School cafeteria, the trips they took over the years and the many dances and parties they attended. May the sympathies you receive from family and friends, and the memories you share bring you comfort during this difficult time. "Everyone we've loved is a gift to be treasured, a loss to be mourned, and a part of our hearts forever."
In sympathy & friendship,
Kathleen Crayosky
February 27, 2014
My sincere sympathy to all.
May she rest in peace, may God have mercy on her soul and may her memory be eternal.
Kath Crayosky
Doug & Sue Hall & Sons
February 27, 2014
Dear Tom, Carol, Chris & Frank,
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mom. Everyone who knew Lynch knows what a wonderful woman she was! Always caring, loving and happy. She loved all of you so much and it showed when ever we were at a party with all of you. She was always smiling and laughing. You were truly blessed to have her as your Mom! She will continue to watch over all of you from heaven. RIP Lynch...we'll miss you greatly.
Patti (Todaro) Roehrle
February 27, 2014
The memories of your Mom will always be dear to my heart. May the love of God give you peace, may the love of friends give you comfort, may your Mom's love remain forever in your hearts and bring you strength in the difficult days ahead.
In friendship & sympathy,
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