Rose D. Sommer, 90, of Allentown, formerly of Center Valley, died Feb. 11, 2020, in Cedarbrook Nursing Home, South Whitehall Township.

She was the wife of the late Alfred J. Sommer.

Born Aug. 7, 1929, in Bangor, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Villiano) Cappolella.

She was a seamstress in various textile mills before her marriage.

She was a former member of Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church, Bethlehem.

Her survivors include a son Gregory R. Sommer and his fiancée, Mari Wells of Plymouth, N.C.; siblings Ann Pritchard of Bath, Joseph Cappolella and his wife, Nancy, of Bethlehem, Rocco Cappolella of Whitehall, Larry Cappolella and his wife, Sarah, of Palmerton, Daniel Cappolella of Stroudsburg; and grandson Zachary G. Sommer.

She was predeceased by a brother, John Cappolella.

Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Feb. 20 in Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville.

Family and friends may pay their respects 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the funeral home.

Interment will follow the service at Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at heintzelmancares.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.