Russell W. Bortz, 88, of Macungie, died September 11, 2012, in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Annetta A. (Stephen) Bortz and the late Evelyn E. "Betty" (Sittler) Bortz, who died in 2001. Born in Alburtis, he was a son of the late George C. and Mary E. (Heller) Bortz.

He was employed at Plant 5c of Mack Trucks Inc. for 44 years.

He was a member of Jerusalem Western Salisbury Church, was a charter member of Robert M. Fegely V.F.W. Post 8282, and held memberships in the Emmaus Mercantile Club, ARC, Macungie Fire Company, and Howard L. Peter American Legion Post 576.

He was an Army veteran of World War II.

He enjoyed golfing, spectator sports and gardening.

He is survived by his wife; son, Donald R. and his wife, Barbara (Strohl) of Fogelsville; grandchildren, Michael and his wife, Andrea, and Wendy and her husband Jeffrey Rice; three great-grandchildren; stepson, Gary Wetherhold; son-in-law, David Long. He was predeceased by a daughter, Jane E. Long and three brothers and two sisters.

Contributions may be made to Jerusalem Western Salisbury Church, 3441 Devonshire Road, Allentown, 18103.

Arrangements were made by the Schmoyer Funeral Home, Breinigsville.