Beatrice E. Kotchmar

Beatrice E (Stemmler) Kotchmar, age 92, of Main St., Mary D, died Monday, January 2, 2012, at Blue Mountain Health System Gnaden Huetten Campus of Lehighton surrounded by her family.

She was the widow of Joseph Kotchmar.

Beatrice attended Blythe Twp. schools, was a member of St. Peter's U.C.C. of Locust Valley, and was a homemaker.

Born in Mary-D, she was the daughter of the late John and Helen B. (Maurer) Stemmler.

She is survived by her

Daughter,
Beatrice H. (Kotchmar) Rinker of Andreas;

Son,
Joseph J Kotchmar and his wife Mona of Harrisburg;

Three Sisters,
Helen Schroeder of New Ringgold, Jean Baddick and her husband Dan of Tamaqua, and
Mary Gall and her husband John of New Ringgold;

One Brother,
John Stemmler and his wife Mary of Mary-D;

Seven grandchildren, Kim, John, Cheryl, Charlene, Chris, Trevor and Trina;

Thirteen great-grandchildren, Megan, Shelby, Michael, Ethan, Shanna, Brett, Brittany, Joey, Cassidy, Tyler, Wyatt, Brady, and Mason;

Five great-great grandchildren, Gage, Lexi, Braydon, Axton and Brooklyn;

Daughter-in-law, Bonnie Kotchmar of Tamaqua; son-in-law, Gary steigerwalt of New Ringgold.

Preceded in death by her daughter, Bonita Steigerwalt; son, John J. "Bambi" Kotchmar; sisters, Esther Mae Allen-Crone, Dorothy Nortavage and Ruth Kabana.

Arrangements are being handled by E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc., 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa.

Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 10 o'clock AM at St. Peter's U.C.C. of Locust Valley, 130 Church St., Barnesville, Pa. 18214, Reverend Janet Kline officiating.

Friends may call Friday, January 6, 2012 from 6-8 PM at the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home 655 East Broad street Tamaqua, Pa. 18252, and Saturday, January 7, 2012 at church, from 9 AM until time of service at St. Peter's U.C.C.

Interment at Sky View Memorial Park, Tamaqua, Pa.

Memorials in her name to the church.

Online Registry and Condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com .