Betty J. Joella

Betty J. Joella, 83 of Bangor died Saturday February 17, 2007 in the Slate Belt Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of Thomas J. Joella and the late William Talpas. She was co-owner of the former Donna Lee Blouse Co. in Pen Argyl. Born in Allentown she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Ella (Voortman) Ritter. Betty was an Allen High School graduate. She was also a former member of the Bangor School District PTA. She enjoyed gardening and was an avid Polka music fan. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Bangor and a member of the Von Bora Circle. In addition to her husband she is survived by a daughter Donna Roberti of Bethlehem and a son Ron Joella of Pen Argyl. Sisters Frances Lachman of Bangor and Edna Raub of Allentown. Five grandchildren, two great grandchildren and a great great grandson. She was predeceased by a sister Mildred Hoffman. Services will be held on Wednesday February 21, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Johns Lutheran Church, 12 N. Westbrook Ave. Pen Argyl, PA 18072. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Guerro & Ruggiero Funeral Home, 126 E. Penna. Ave. Pen Argyl and on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at St. Johns Lutheran Church. Arrangements in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) Quakertown. Service Information A service summary is not available