Irene H. Brown, 92, of Whitehall, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Whitehall Manor surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late William I. Brown, who passed on November 28, 2010. Born February 5, 1928 in Egypt, she was the daughter of the late Martin L. and Anna (Hutnick) Hochmiller. Irene was one of 12 children. She graduated from Whitehall High School in 1946. She worked as a seamstress at Tama Mfg. and Cata Garment. Irene was also a nanny for many families. She was a member of Church of the Manger UCC, Bethlehem. She enjoyed crocheting, flowers, shopping and decorating for the holidays.

Survivors: daughters, Kathleen Markle and Diane Hertzog; 8 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

Services: Funeral services will be held Thursday (Today) at 1:30 p.m. at Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21 ^st St., Northampton. Family and friends may call on Thursday (Today) from 12:30 p.m. until time of service (rotation of 25 people at a time) in the funeral home. Interment will be at Arlington Cemetery. Those in attendance will kindly be requested to practice social distancing and wear a face cover.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be presented to Northampton County Special Olympics in loving memory of Irene. Online condolences may be offered above.