Caroline Ann Bender
OBITUARY
Caroline Ann Bender, 84, of Allentown, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. She was the wife of Warren Bender. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Metro and Mary (Barner) Yaromy. Caroline was a graduate of William Allen High School and was of the Catholic Faith. She was such a sweet person, she was known to family and friends as “Honey”. Caroline loved to dance, especially to 50’s music, Elvis and old TV shows. She was a big fan of reading novels and as she, herself was like an Angel – she loved Angels of any kind. Most of all she loved all of her family very much.
Survivors: Husband; Sons, Stephen F. Brichta, Jr. and his wife Tish, and Mark E. Brichta; Step-Children, Jeffrey, Linda and Warren, Jr.; Sister, Patricia Benson; Grandchildren, Cameron, Garrett, Jacob and Maxwell; 6 Step-Grandchildren; 8 Step-Great-Grandchildren; and Nieces and Nephews.
Services: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, 17th & Hamilton Streets, Allentown. A visitation will be held from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Interment in Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org