Geraldine DeFrain Bahl, age 83, of Slatington PA, died Monday, October 07, 2002 in the Phoebe Home, Allentown PA. She was the Widow of the late Elmer Edward Bahl.

Born in Slatington PA, she was the daughter of the late H. Harrison and Rosa (Grammes) DeFrain. She was a Secretary for the former Slatington Manufacturing Company, Inc. for 50 years before retiring in 1988. She was a Member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Slatington PA.

She was Past President of the Slatington Women's Club from 1961-1964 and 1968 - 1970; Former Secretary of the Slatington Chamber of Commerce for 27 years; One of the Original Founders of the Roosevelt Playground on Walnut Street in the Borough of Slatington; Former Campaign Chairperson for the Slatington Christmas Lights; Former Chairperson of the Slatington Halloween Parade; Former Chairperson of the Vigilant Fire Company Building Fund in Slatington; and Former Volunteer for the area Red Cross, United Way and many other humanitarian agencies.

She is survived by her Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 15, 2002 in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville PA. Family and Friends may Call 12:00 Noon - 1:00 p.m. Tuesday in the Funeral Home. The Reverend Ernest C. Diefenderfer officiating. Interment in Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown PA.

In Lieu of Flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the St. John's U.C.C. Memorial Fund c/o the Funeral Home, PO Box 196, Schnecksville PA 18078-0196.