Catherine Virginia Parker, 83, died October 10, 2012, in her residence. She was the wife of the late Joseph R. Parker, who died Feb. 9, 2012. Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Christian and Gertrude Sara (Keough) Noller.

She is survived by daughters, Christine Fay of Philadelphia, Kathleen Biro of Macungie, Claire of Macungie, Lisa Taylor of Tannersville, Joann Peffley of Sinking Spring; two sisters, Rose Spietel of Ocean City, N.J. and Gertrude Metzger of Philadelphia; 18 grandchildren, Kimberlee Bowen, Christie Alminde, John McErlean, Rebecca Berghold, Theresa Quirus, Michael Biro, Gwen Berghold, Candice Pierog, Alexis Moyer, Christian Pierog, Lucas Pierog, Maria Pierog, Tamara Rodriguez, Charles Fuller IV, Seth Fuller, Chelsea Archer, Vanessa Bieber and Cheyenne Strohl; 18 great-grandchildren, Drew Beech, Breanna Beech, Cayden Bowen, Gavyn Moyer, Ryken Moyer, Kaymarie Osling, Joseph Whittman, Jakkob Briggs, Creek Stiner, Christian Carledge, Charles Fuller V, Baby Fuller, Caitlin McErlean, Maeve McErlean, Ian McErlean, Amelia Alminde, Sean Alminde and Finnigan Alminde; great-great-granddaughter, Addison Whittman.

Contributions may be made to Heartland Home Care Hospice, 881 Marcon Blvd., Suite 3700, Allentown, 18109.

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, in St. Thomas More Church, 1040 Flexer Ave., Allentown.