Franklin Carom, 90, of Alburtis, died October 15, 2015 in Lehigh Valley Inpatient Hospice. He was the husband of Lorraine M. (Peter) Carom. Born in Alburtis, he was the son of the late Albert and Mary (Horvath) Carom. He was married on June 16, 1951 to Lorraine Peter. He worked for the former Caloric Corp., Topton for 40 years, retiring in 1987. He was a member of the Macungie Christian Congregation of the Jehovah's Witnesses. Survivors: Wife Lorraine; Sons, Nathan R. Carom and wife Jill and Terry M.A. Carom and wife Grace; Daughter, Sonia F. wife of Lynn Bartholomew; Brother, Charles Carom; Grandchildren, Clinton Bartholomew and wife Terri, Candice wife of Zach Huzar, Erica Bartholomew, and Jeremy Carom and Great Granddaughter, Skylar Huzar. He was predeceased by a daughter Charlotte P. Carom. Services: Private at the convenience of the family. Contributions: Please send contributions to Schantz Funeral Home P.C., 250 Main St., Emmaus, Pa 18049 to help defray funeral expenses. Online condolences may be made at www.schantzfh.com.