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Ruth Bertalan Obituary

Ruth A. Bertalan, 72, of Allentown, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2017 in the Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the wife of the late Joseph J. Bertalan Jr. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of C. Elizabeth (Rhys) O'Brien of Allentown and the late Charles O'Brien Jr. She was a member of The Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena R.C. Church in Allentown. Ruth was a graduate of Kutztown University and the University Besancon, France. She taught French at Raub Middle School for twenty years before retiring. She enjoyed camping and spending time with family and friends. Survivors: Mother, C. Elizabeth; sons, Douglas J. and wife Maria P. of Allentown, Benjamin L. of Allentown; daughters, Angela M. Shaffer of South Whitehall, Joanna E. Bertalan of Allentown; grandchildren, Kaitlyn Shaffer and Reese Shaffer; brother, Charles O'Brien III; sisters, Jane wife of Ed Arndt and Beth wife of Rick Hertz; sister-in-law, Jeannette Bertalan-Love. Services: 11:00 AM Tuesday November 21, 2017 at the Trexler Funeral Home 1625 W. Highland St. Allentown PA 18102. Calling 10:00 to 11:00 AM Tuesday in the funeral home. www.trexlerfuneralhome.com Contributions: charity of choice.

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Published by Morning Call on Nov. 19, 2017.

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November 25, 2017

Joanna,

We would like to express our sincere condolences on the passing of your mother.

Kim and Kathy Davis
Ashley and Ryan Schneck
Lyla and Luci Schneck

Agnes Kindt

November 21, 2017

Ben,
I want to extend my deepest and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.

Chuck, Sue & Christa Albert

November 21, 2017

Dear Joanna & family,
Our deepest sympathy is extended to all of you. Hold onto the wonderful memories of your Mom in your hearts until you meet with her again one day. Our thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Nathan Hoffner

November 19, 2017

Dear Joanna and Family:
I am deeply saddened by the recent loss. I can only begin to image how you must feel. I hope that all the good times and memories fill your hearts with the warmth and love needed to move forward. Me and my family send our condolences and I will always cherish the memories of mosey wood that we shared.
Sincerely: Nathan Hoffner

Tamie Myers

November 19, 2017

Dear Joanna and family,

We are so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. We remember her fondly from Girl Scout camping. She was such a lovely and caring person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tamie and Linton Myers

Annette Sonsteby

November 19, 2017

Dear Ben

At this difficult time know that I am thinking of you and hope you will find comfort in special memories.

Annette Sonsteby

November 19, 2017

Beth and Family,

I was so deeply saddened to hear of your sister's passing. You have my sincere sympathy.

Maureen

November 19, 2017

Ben,
Sorry to learn of your mother's death.
Carol Kidd

Scott & Linda Mitchell

November 18, 2017

Joanne and family

We are saddened to hear of your mother's passing.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

November 18, 2017

Dear Ben and family, I was very sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. With my love, Susie Lom.

Becky and George Sam and Family

November 18, 2017

Dear Bertalan Family, We were all so heartbroken to hear of your dear mother's passing. Being neighbors for over thirty years I will miss her smiling face and cheerfulness. But this is but a pause in your lives. Remember, as you stand on the shore waving goodbye and saying there she goes...there are others standing on a distant shore cheering and saying, here she comes!

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