Louise Brancale, 88, of Forks Twp., PA, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, in St. Lukes Hospice House.

Louise was born in Brooklyn, NY, a daughter of the late Anthony and Grace (Sardo) DeFatta.

Louise was married to Joseph W. Brancale for 64 years until his passing in 2014. She enjoyed reading, craft and crocheting. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother and enjoyed her family immensely.

Louise was a member of St. Matthews Catholic Church in Long Island.

Louise is survived by a daughter Nancy DeFuria and husband George of Phillipsburg, NJ; and a grandchild Deanna. In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by a son Steven Brancale; a daughter Carol Brancale; a sister Frances Campo; and a brother Andrew DeFatta.

Friends and relatives are invited to join the family for Graveside Service on Friday at 10:00 am in Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas Street, Easton, PA (Palmer Twp). Friends are encouraged to meet 9:15 am at the funeral home to follow in procession.

Contributions in Louises memory may be made to St. Lukes VNA Hospice, 2455 Black River Road, Bethlehem, PA 18015. Online condolences may be offered at www.morellofuneralhome.com