Maria Dechterenko, 88, of Whitehall, died March 2, 2013, at her home. She was the wife of the late Iwan Dechterenko for 46 years.

Born in Austria, she was a daughter of the late Johann and Anna (Wirnsberger) Osterreicher.

She was of the Catholic faith.

She is survived by three sons, Robert and Hans of Whitehall and Tony of Sussex, N.J.; three brothers; and a sister.

Arrangements were made by Hauke Funeral Home Inc., Coplay.