Rosemary (Mayer) Kradel, 58, of Schnecksville, passed into the presence of the Lord on Monday June 9, 2008 in her home, after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was the beloved wife of Rodger H. Kradel. The couple celebrated their 36th wedding anniversary last August 7.

Born in Frankendorf, West Germany on November 24, 1949, Rosemary was the daughter of John and Katharina (Jaeger) Mayer of Schnecksville. Rosemary was a Professor of Mathematics at Lehigh-Carbon Community College in Schnecksville for the past 20 years. Rosemary's family wishes to thank her many friends and colleagues for their outpouring of love, compassion and support during this difficult time.

Survivors: Husband; parents; son, Steven J. Kradel of Philadelphia; daughter, Maribeth L. Kradel-Weitzel and her husband Jason of Pottstown; brother, Peter Mayer of Fredericksburg, Virginia; six nieces; three nephews.

Services: A funeral service will be held 3:00 p.m. Thursday, June 12, 2008 in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville with the Rev. Dr. Paul F. Kradel officiating. Family and friends may call 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Wednesday and 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home.

Contributions: Memorial contributions may be made to the National Ovarian Coalition c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box # 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.