Albert Karom Jr., 88, of Orefield, died June 13, 2019, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township.

He was the husband of the late Christine R. (Werley) Karom.

Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Albert and Fannie Karom.

A farmer in the area since 1958, he liked to garden and do woodworking, and he also enjoyed going to auctions.

His survivors include a daughter, Valerie, wife of Michael Scherff Sr. of Frackville; grandchildren Anthony Swavely of Hamburg, Baron Swavely of Reading, and Brooklyn Johnston of Denver, Lancaster County; and great-grandchild, Ziera Swavely, of Reading.

Condolences may be offered at kellerfuneralhomes.com.

Contributions to help defray final expenses may be made to the funeral home at P.O. Box 52, Fogelsville, PA 18051.

Arrangements were made by Keller Funeral Home, Fogelsville.