Katherine E. Stanton, 82, of Hellertown, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2018 at Moravian Village, Bethlehem. She was born in Easton on Feb. 29, 1936 to the late Stanford T. and Alveretta (Ellis) Ruch. Katherine was a graduate of Easton High School. She worked for Acme Markets and as a greeting card merchandiser at Gibson Greeting Cards. She loved nature, especially sitting and feeding the squirrels.
SURVIVORS
Children: Cindy L. Stanton of Hellertown, Luther E. Stanton II (Heidi M.) of West Norriton Township; brothers: Sterling Ruch of Phillipsburg, N.J., Stanford J. Ruch of Easton.
SERVICE
The service will be private. Online expressions of sympathy can be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.
CONTRIBUTIONS
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the National Wildlife Federation, 11100 Wildlife Center Drive, Reston, VA 20190.
