Michelle M. Ketchledge

Mrs. Michelle M. Ketchledge

Mrs. Michelle M. Ketchledge, 67, of Franklin Township, Lehighton, peacefully passed away on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, in the Mahoning Valley Nursing Home, Mahoning Township.

She was a beloved wife, mother, sister and "Nina" to her cherished grandchildren.

Born in France on Thursday, April 3, 1958, Michelle was the daughter of the late Roy and Shirley (Moser) Miller.

A dedicated professional, Michelle retired from St. Luke's Hospital, Carbon Campus, where she worked in patient registration. Her strong work ethic led her through various roles over the years.

Michelle worked at several garment factories and also worked at Moyers Meat Packing in Silverdale, Crayola in Easton and Walgreens in Bethlehem.

Michelle was a talented and artistic seamstress and quilter. Her family always looked forward to the many delicious recipes she shared. In her leisure time, she loved traveling to various cruise destinations. She treasured the time she spent creating memories with her family and friends. She also enjoyed making quilts, crafts and ornaments for her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Ronald D. Ketchledge, and her children, Brad J. Baldwin and his wife, Tania, Bridgette A. McPherson and her husband, Michael, Jennifer M. Opdycke, Thomas J. Baldwin and his wife, Ashley, and Trisha Kochanski and her husband, Adam.

Michelle also leaves behind her brother, Roy Miller.

She will be missed by her 10 grandchildren, who brought immense joy, happiness and love to her life: Madison, Dylan, Gavin, Seth, Caleb, Fischer, Amelia, Autumn, Tyler and Daisy.

Services: Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 655 E. Broad St., Tamaqua. A celebration of Michelle's life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, in the funeral home. Friends and family can visit from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday. Private interment will be in Gnaden Huetten Cemetery, Lehighton. Contributions in her name may be made to Laura's Hope Rescue, 3385 Forest St., Hop Bottom, PA 18824. Online condolences or a fond memory of Michelle may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com.