Carolyn J. Fritchman, 67 of Bethlehem, PA formerly of Emmaus, PA died Saturday, September 22, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital Anderson. Born February 18, 1951 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late Virginia (Keiper) and Robert Kocher. She was a 1969 graduate of Wilson High School where she was a member of the band. She received an associate degree from Northampton Community College and was a member of the former Memorial UCC. She was employed at various locations in the Lehigh Valley in retail and accounts payables but her true passion was nurturing and spending time with her grandchildren. Carolyn was a selfless, wonderful mother and grandmother.
She is survived by her children: Scott Fritchman (wife Allison) of Coopersburg, PA, Jennifer Kukel (husband Jeff) of Berlin, MD; brother: Robert Kocher of Palmer Twp., PA; sister: Deborah Golden of Bethlehem Twp., PA; and 4 grandchildren: Colin, Emmit, Ella, and Reef.
A Memorial Service will be held 5 PM Saturday (Sept. 29) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton., with a calling period from 4 to 5 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Emmaus Public Library, 11 East Main St., Emmaus, PA 1804
Jill and Bill
September 24, 2018 at 6:03 pm
Dear Jennifer and Family,
The sudden loss of your mom has left our hearts heavy. Please take comfort in knowing you are surrounded by people that love and care for you. Our condolences.
Bonnie Griffin
September 24, 2018 at 6:08 pm
Dear Jenn and family,
Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family daily. What a pleasure it is to have known your mmom even for a short time.
Love, Bonnie and Jim
Karen Daloisio
September 24, 2018 at 7:48 pm
Jen and family,
So sorry for the loss of your dear mom!
Our prayers are with you at this difficult time in your life
Love
Karen
Justin Matlosz and Ellie Montgomery
September 24, 2018 at 9:16 pm
Our sincerest sympathies to you and your family. The loss of a parent is devastating. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Denise Esham
September 25, 2018 at 12:46 am
To Jen and family,
Prayers for healing hearts. Heaven needed her more. Sorry for your loss
Marietta Zweifel
September 25, 2018 at 7:18 am
Scott,
My heart goes out to you and your family. Your Liberty family is here for you.
Lauren Coccia
September 25, 2018 at 10:40 am
Carolyn had a kind soul and will be greatly missed. Some people come into our life when we need someone the most and she was that person for me. I will never forget the impact she made on me and she is forever imprinted on my heart. May you fly high and I will always think of you in OCMD dear friend. Rest In Peace
Brenda ( Kester ) Strunk.
September 25, 2018 at 1:08 pm
Carolyn was a friend and band member I always respected. She helped me with my clarinet often. Much sympathy to the family.
Christa hoffman
September 25, 2018 at 3:27 pm
I’m so sorry for your loss. It was a great pleasure to have been able to work with Carolyn at the Emmaus CVS. She was a hard worker and a wonderful person. She will be missed greatly.
Judi(Fox) Darrow
September 25, 2018 at 3:39 pm
I knew both Carolyn and Debbie from Wilson. We had a group that a a great time when we were together. The last time I saw Carolyn, she was a patient at Easton. Always thought we get together again but time as a way of slipping away.
I am so sorry for her family. May peace heal you all.
Judy Basta Otto
September 26, 2018 at 7:13 pm
Bob and Debbie
My sincere sympathy on the passing of Carolyn.
God bless
Judy Basta Otto
Jeff Kukel
September 27, 2018 at 7:41 pm
Nana C, words could never express my gratitude for the joy you have brought to my life. From raising the beautiful woman I now call my wife to nurturing Ella and Reef as a devoted grandmother. Your selflessness will never be forgotten as it is forever living on through your children and grandchildren. Thank you for always being here for our family and thank you for always putting everyone else first. For that we are grateful. You have instilled love in all of our hearts and taught my family you’re kind hearted ways. You should be very proud of the daughter you have raised and take great pride in knowing your selfless ways will love on in our family for generations to come.
Love you Nana C.
The Kukel’s
Deborah W Brown and Family
September 30, 2018 at 1:14 pm
To Carolyn’s Family,
We are so sorry for your loss.
Carolyn was a good friend. Growing up across the street from the Kochers, we spent a lot of time together. We had fun going to the fence in the Dixie Parking lot waivng to her Dad when the train went past Schaibles; he was the engineer.
Lots of good times with Carolyn, Bobby and Debbie.
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Fondly,
Debbie and Mr. and Mrs. Brown