Rosemarie “Rhea” A. Klocek, 92, of Whitehall, died Jan. 27, 2026, in the home of her daughter and son-in-law.

Born in Shenandoah, she was the daughter of the late Antonette M. (Meffesky) Beachum and Joseph Dudis.

She was a graduate of J.W. Cooper High School in Shenandoah.

She worked at the Army Navy Store for many years before retiring.

She was a member of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Roman Catholic Church in Whitehall.

She is survived by a daughter, Helen M. Morekin with husband David C. of Whitehall; four grandchildren, Michael D. Morekin with Susane, Matthew D. Morekin, Michele D. Stephens with Timothy and Melanie D. Hippenstiel with Matthew; and 11 great-grandchildren, Noah, Isaac, Maci, Violet, Myles, Cole, Maverick, Millie, Lucy, Max and Ivy.

She was predeceased by a baby granddaughter.

There will be a calling time 9 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian burial 10 a.m., Feb. 5 at the church, 618 Fullerton Ave., Whitehall.

Contributions may be made to Lions Club of Upper Lehigh, P.O. Box 84, Schnecksville, 18078, or to St. Luke’s Hospice, attn: development office, 801 Ostrum St., Bethlehem, 18015.

Arrangements were made by Gilbert Funeral Home Inc., Whitehall.