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Obituary for Hilda J. Kerbacher
Hilda J. Kerbacher, 93, formally of Coplay and Catasauqua, died peacefully, Friday, January 3, 2025, at Phoebe Home in Allentown. She was the wife of the late Daniel S. Kerbacher and was married 58 years before his passing in 2008.
Born in Whitehall, she was the daughter of the late James Haldeman and Sarah Longenbach.
Hilda was a former member of St. Peter’s Roman Catholic in Coplay. She worked as a sewing machine operator for many years at Universal Slacks in Allentown. She also worked in packing at Durkee’s spices in Bethlehem before her retirement. Hilda was very social and loved games of chance, going to the casino, and bingo.
Hilda loved spending time with her family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and a dedicated and selfless person. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Surviving are daughter, Karen, wife of Frank M. Dreisbach, of Orefield; sons, Dr. Daniel J. Kerbacher and his wife, Deborah, of Berwick, Dr. James J. Kerbacher and his wife, Karen, of Tacoma, Washington; grandchildren, Beth, Christopher, Daniel, Amy, Brian, Mariel, Jillian, great grandchildren Brennen, Myra, Mika, Belle, Ezra and Jonas and nephew Sterling Haldeman and wife Sue, and sister-in-law Esther Haldeman. She was predeceased by a daughter, Debra Rose and a granddaughter Katie.
A calling period will be held on Friday, January 10, 2024, from 09:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter’s R.C. Church, 4 S. 5th Street, Coplay, PA. 18037. A mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 am. in the church. Interment to immediately follow at the church cemetery.
Online memories and condolences may be made to the family at www.brubakerfuneralhome.com. Memorial contributions in her memory may be made directly to the church. Brubaker Funeral Home, Inc. is honored to handle the arrangements.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Friday
10
Jan
9:30 AM
- 10:30 AM
St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church
4 S. 5th Street
Coplay, PA 18037
Funeral Service
Friday
10
Jan
10:30 AM
- 11:30 AM
St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church
4 S. 5th Street
Coplay, PA 18037
Cemetery Details
Location
St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery
Hokendauqua St. and St, Peters
Whitehall, PA 18052
Memorial Contribution
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