Published December 23. 2025 11:06AM
former buyer for Hess’s
Dorothy A. (Kohler) Kucia, 97, of Allentown, died Dec. 16, 2025, at Parkland Manor, South Whitehall Township. She was the wife of the late Frank M. Kucia. Born in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Augusta (Knoll) Kohler.
She was employed as a furniture buyer and customer service representative for the former Hess’s in Allentown for 35 years before retiring.
She is survived by daughters, Elizabeth A. Posocco and her husband, David, of Allentown, Karen R. Bradley, of California, Deborah L. Labier, of Colorado; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by a daughter, Amy C. Shepherd.
Services are private and at the convenience of the family. No calling hours. The Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., in Schnecksville has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, 18078-0196.
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