Rosella M. Mchale

Rosella M. "Rose" McHale , 73 of Northampton, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at her residence with family by her side. Born March 1, 1951 in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late John Withrow and the late Margaret (Mahoney) Withrow. She was the wife of James "Jim" McHale with whom she celebrated 43 years of marriage this past June.

Rose was a 1969 graduate of Dieruff High School who was a homemaker / housewife caring for her family. She  was of the catholic faith.

Surviving along with her husband Jim are sons, George L. Rager of PA,  and James L. McHale of Northampton, PA, daughter, Lisa M. Krapf and Fiancé Shawn Sowers of Northampton, PA, brothers, Russell Withrow and wife Pat of Wernersville, PA, John Withrow and wife Dawn of Jacksonville, FL sister, Barbara Eljizi of Philadelphia, PA; 3 Grandchildren; Christopher, Nicholas, Colin, and, 4 Great-Grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brother, Fr. Justin Withrow.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday at Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave. Northampton, PA, 18067. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.  Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Allentown, PA.

Contributions: May be made in her memory to; St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN. 38105

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com