Orpah I Umholtz, age 92, of Valley View, passed away Monday, October 19, 2015 at The Manor at Susquehanna Village, Millersburg.
She was born on Wednesday, April 18, 1923, in Valley View, a daughter of the late Wellington G Bixler and the late Eva E Herner Bixler.
She was a 1941 graduate of the former Hegins Twp High School.
She was a "Rosie the Riveter" at Jacob's Aircraft, Pottstown during World War II.
Orpah was the founding president of the former Valley View Fire Company Auxiliary.
She was a seamstress in area garment factories prior to her retirement.
She was a member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View.
Her husband Lester R Umholtz passed away in 1997.
She was also preceded in death by her parents and by a brother Mark W Bixler.
She is survived by two sons, Thomas H Umholtz and his wife Joyce of Linglestown and Jack W Umholtz and his wife Debra of Valley View, five grandchildren; and a great granddaughter.
A viewing will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday, October 23, 2015 at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at the church with Rev. Duane Bardo officiating.
Burial will be made in St. Andrew's Cemetery, Valley View.
Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions can be made to St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, People Fund, P.O. Box 221, Valley View, PA 17983.
Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.