Philomena Richard
Philomena "Aunt Phil" Richard, 91, of Allentown, passed peacefully at Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Allentown on January 2, 2007. She was the loving wife of the late Millard Richard for 48 years until his death in 1993. Born in Allentown, PA; she was a daughter of the late Pasquale and Grazia (Monteforte) Fragnito. She was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Allentown. She was employed as a presser by the former Lehigh Valley Shirt Factory for 53 years. She was predeceased by 4 brothers, James, Raymond, Nicholas, and Anthony, and 5 sisters, Elvira Fragnito, Jennie Fragnito, Victoria Carfara, Josephine Bonshak, and Christine Sipos.
Survivors: Nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great nephews
Services: 10:00 AM Sat., January 6, 2007 at Weber Funeral Home, P.C., 502 Ridge Avenue, Allentown. Viewing: 9:00 AM Saturday until time of services at the funeral home. (www.weberfuneralhomes.com)
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, to the Nicholas Fragnito Scholarship Fund, c/o The Allentown School District, 31 S. Penn Street, Allentown, PA 18102.