Ann H. Poniktera

Ann H. Poniktera, 89, of Bethlehem Township, died Sunday January 6, 2008. Born on April 18, 1918 in Springtown, Pa; she was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna Arnold. She was the wife of the late Frank G. Poniktera, Sr. She was a member of St. Stansislaus Catholic Church where she was also a choir member. She was a seamstress for over 30 years and worked for various factories throughout the valley.

Survivors: son, Ronald R. and his wife Jeanette of Bethlehem; daughters, Jean S. Fritchman and her husband Robert of Bethlehem Twp. and Darlene A. Ashton of Lehighton; brother, Darius Arnold of Bethlehem; sister Ethel Hudak of Mechanicsburg; 13 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren; beloved dog, Heidi. She was preceded in death by son, Frank, Jr. and grandson, Jason A Fritchman; 4 brothers and 3 sisters.

Contributions: American Cancer Society, 3893 Adler Place; Bethlehem, PA 18017.