Pamela S. Penchishen, 57, of Slatington, formerly of North Plainfield, N.J., died Aug. 21, 2012, in the Hospice House of the VNA of St. Luke's, Lower Saucon Township.

She was the wife of the late Frank A. Hart.

Born Sept. 20, 1954, in Plainfield, N.J., she was the daughter of Dean W. (Sill) Sherwood of Bridgewater, N.J. and the late Richard W. Sherwood.

A member of the American Postal Workers Union, she was a clerk for the U.S. Postal Service in Allentown for 14 years before retiring in May. She attended Shepherd of the Hills Evangelical Lutheran Church, Egypt, Whitehall Township.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her companion Rick D. Frankenfield of Bethlehem; children Theresa L. Hart, Daniel C. Hart and Cody J. Penchishen, all at home; sister Amy L. Sherwood and nephew, Jake Kersting, both of Bridgewater; and brother R. Gregg Sherwood of Walnutport.

She was predeceased by her uncle, David H. Sherwood.

She will be greatly missed by her loving pets, Sam and Kitty Girl.

Expressions of sympathy may be recorded at heintzelmancares.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke's Hospice c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.

Arrangements made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Schnecksville.