Renee D. Gittler

Renee D. Gittler, 92, of Allentown, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022. She was the wife of the late Dr. Frank L. Gittler who died in 2000. Born in Brooklyn, NY she was the daughter of the late Herman and Rose (Price) Dreyer. She was involved in the Jewish community. Renee was involved with the JDS PTA board, served as an officer on the Temple Beth El Sisterhood Board, and the local chapter of American Jewish Congress board. She was a life member of Hadassah. She taught chemistry classes at the local colleges and did long-term subbing at various secondary schools but continued volunteering. In 1975, she was asked to join the faculty at Penn State Lehigh Valley and retired in 2002. She became certified as an appraise counselor in 2000 to help people with Medicare and Medicaid counseling. Renee was an active member of Congregation B'rith Sholom of Bethlehem. She enjoyed spending time with her family.

Survivors: Daughter, Susan G. Musselman (Rick who passed away on 9/17/22); Sons, William E. (Ellen), Mitchell G. (Carol), and Jeffrey (and his spouse Lori); Brother, Jack Dreyer (and his spouse Nona); 8 Grandchildren; 8 Great-Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter Martha.

Services: 11 a.m., Thursday, October 6, 2022 at Congregation B'rith Sholom at 1190 W. Macada Rd., Bethlehem, PA 18017. Interment will follow at Beth El Memorial Park, Whitehall. Arrangements by Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, Allentown.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Congregation B'rith Sholom, Bethlehem, or International Myeloma Foundation (myeloma.org).