Nancy Beitler

Nancy M. Beitler, 59 years, of Fogelsville, died peacefully on October 16, 2012 with family members by her side.

She was the loving wife of Edward Beitler for 33 years last April.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Frederick J. and Rita L. (Gallagher) Braun.

Nancy was a proud graduate of Muhlenberg High School and Kutztown University. She was a longtime employee of Kutztown Publishing Company and a customer service representative for Blue Cross Health Insurance.

As an active parishioner of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Orefield, Nancy enjoyed volunteer work and church activities. She was one of the greatest fans of all Philadelphia sports teams, win or lose. Traveling to Disney World with Ed was a frequent pleasure.

Survivors include her husband, brother, Leo J. and wife, Judy, of Denver, CO, sister-in-law, Evelyn of Temple, nieces; Erica Braun Sager, Lori Swanson, and Tracy Mansoor, nephew, Timothy, as well as numerous loving great nieces and nephews.

Nancy was predeceased by a brother, Timothy M., and infant sister, Susan K.

Mass of Christian Burial: 10 a.m., Saturday, October 20, at St. Joseph the Worker, 1879 Applewood Dr., Orefield, with Msgr. Robert J. Wargo as celebrant. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. in the church. Interment will take place at Fogelsville Union Cemetery. Arrangements by Keller Funeral Homes, Inc., Fogelsville.

Contributions may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Assn., 5940 Hamilton Blvd., Suite F, Allentown, 18106 or to the John and Dorothy Morgan Cancer Center, 1243 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Suite 3326, Allentown, 18103. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.KellerFuneralHomes.com.