Miriam Ann Rocca
OBITUARY
Miriam Ann Rocca, 92, of Macungie, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026. Born May 2, 1934, in Balla, County Mayo, Ireland, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Millicent (McCann) McCullagh. She was the wife of James A. Rocca, with whom she shared 69 years of marriage. Ann was a long-time member of St. Thomas More, R.C.C., Allentown, PA, where she sang on the choir. In her spare time, she loved spending time in her garden and caring for her beautiful flowers. Above all, Ann took great pride as a wife, mother, and great-grandmother and especially liked to show her love through cooking and baking.
In addition to her husband James, Ann is survived by her children, Deirdre Rowan, Yvette Mack (Tom), Oonagh Schantz (David), Brian Rocca (Lee), Eileen Flanagan ( predeceased Michael), and David Rocca, siblings, Noel McCullagh (Elisabeth)-Toronto, Canada, Phyllis Ivens (predeceased Ben)-Hertford, England, and Patrick McCullagh (Crystal) Richmond Va., 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday, July 10, at St. Thomas More, R.C.C., 1040 Flexer Ave., Allentown, PA 18103, at 11:00 AM. A Calling hour will be held prior to mass in the church vestibule from 10:00 to 10:50 AM. Heintzelman-Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.