Lorraine M. Brong, 83, of Brodheadsville, died Thursday, May 7 in the Brookmont Health Care Center, Effort.

She was the wife of the late Carl F. Brong.

Born in Wind Gap, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Emma (Werner) Getz.

She had worked as a nurses aide at both Pleasant Valley Manor and Pocono Medical Center for eight years. She also played the organ and several area churches for many years.

Lorraine was a member of Zion United Lutheran Church in Brodheadsville.
She was an accomplished artist.

She is survived by a son, Michael Brong and his wife Jill of Bartonsville; a daughter, Linda Stephens and her husband Scott of Brodheadsville; three grandchildren, Kelly Brong and Laura and Catherine Stephens; a brother, Richard Getz and his wife Beverly of Wind Gap; a sister, Joanne Bortz and her husband Donald of Wind Gap and a brother-in-law, Robert Brong and his wife Isabel of Snydersville.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, May 11 from Zion United Lutheran Church in Brodheadsville with Rev. Ann Melot officiating. Burial will be in Buena Vista Cemetery, Brodheadsville. A viewing will be held on Monday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service in the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Zion United Lutheran Church, 1919 Route 209 Brodheadsville, PA 18322.

The Kresge Funeral Hone, 1763 Route 209 is in charge of arrangements.

www.kresgefuneralhome.com