Published October 21. 2026 09:55AM
Assumption BVM Church member
Patricia A. Grabarits, 90, of Northampton, died Oct. 18, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. She was the wife of the late Joseph Grabarits.
Born in Cementon, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Suzanne (Malynak) Makovsky.
She worked as a seamstress at Cross Country Clothes until retiring.
She was a member of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Northampton.
She is survived by a son, John and wife Elizabeth; a daughter, Lisa Michael and husband Dennis; five grandchildren, Nathan, Joseph, Zachary, Kristin and Caitlin; four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Sister Jean Makovsky, OSF.
There will be a calling time 8:30-9:45 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian burial 10 a.m., Oct. 24 at the church, 2181 Washington Ave., Northampton, 18067.
Contributions may be made to the church.
Arrangements were made by Reichel Funeral Home Inc, Northampton.
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