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Roberta Barrell Obituary

Roberta J. Barrell, 82, formerly of Hellertown, died Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at VNA Hospice House at St. Luke's, Lower Saucon Twp. She is the wife of the late Carl E. Barrell, who died May 22, 1997. Roberta was born in Bethlehem on November 23, 1942 to the late John and Pearl (Pysher) Ohmacht. She was a nurse's aide at Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown and Saucon Valley Manor, and Zawick Manufacturing both of Hellertown as a seamstress. Roberta is a member of Lower Saucon United Church of Christ, Hellertown. Roberta is survived by her children: Joseph P. (Beth) Barrell of Hellertown; Carlene E. Barrell of Williams Twp.; and a sister: Valerie Mazeo in NJ; grandchildren: Carl, William, Emma Barrell, Samantha Barrell, Alexis Doddy, and Whitney Anderson. Family and friends are invited to call 10-11 a.m. Monday, January 27, 2025 at Lower Saucon UCC, 1375 Third Avenue – Hellertown followed by the service at 11 a.m. The interment will conclude services at Union Cemetery of Hellertown. A funeral repast will be held at the Carriage House at Heintzelmans immediately following the graveside service. To share an expression of sympathy with this family, please visit www.heintzelmancares.com. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. Hellertown. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Roberta's name to Lower Saucon UCC, 1375 Third Avenue, Hellertown, PA 18055.

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on Jan. 24, 2025.

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Cheryl Christman

January 27, 2025

Our sympathies go out to the family. May you find peace in your memories.

Yeager's Pharmacy

January 25, 2025

Our condolences to the family and friends of Bobbie.
May your memories bring you peace and comfort.
Sincerely,
Mick and the staff at Yeager's Pharmacy

Barb Parenti

January 24, 2025

My sincere condolences to Joe his wife Beth, and the rest of the family
And I also will put my ex-husband`s name John Parenti as well since he knows Joe Barrell for many years

Marilen Reed

January 23, 2025

Jeff, Christopher, Michael, and I have such great memories of Bobbie from when we lived up the hill from the family. We are so sorry, Carlene and Joe and your families, for your loss of a super mom. You will be in my thoughts as you move forward. Hang on to good memories.

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27

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Lower Saucon UCC

1375 Third Avenue, Hellertown, PA 18055

Jan

27

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Lower Saucon UCC

1375 Third Avenue, Hellertown, PA 18055

Jan

27

Service

12:15 p.m.

Carriage House at Heintzelmans

326 Main Street (rear)), Hellertowm, PA 18055

Jan

27

Graveside service

11:50 a.m.

Union Cemetery of Hellertown

85 Main Street, Hellertown, PA 18055

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Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. - Hellertown

326 Main St, Hellertown, PA 18055

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