Nancy M. Beitler, 59, of Fogelsville, died peacefully Oct. 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.

A proud graduate of Muhlenberg High School and Kutztown University, she was a longtime employee of Kutztown Publishing Co. and a customer service representative for Blue Cross Health Insurance.

As an active parishioner of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Orefield, she 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 her husband was a frequent pleasure.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by a brother Leo J. and wife, Judy, of Denver, Colo.; sister-in-law, Evelyn of Temple; nieces Erica Braun Sager, Lori Swanson and Tracy Mansoor; nephew Timothy; and numerous loving great nieces and nephews.

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

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Oct. 20, at St. Joseph the Worker, 1879 Applewood Drive, Orefield, with Msgr. Robert J. Wargo as celebrant.

Her visitation will be from 9-10 a.m. in the church. Interment will take place at Fogelsville Union Cemetery.

Contributions may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 5940 Hamilton Blvd., Suite F, Allentown, PA 18106 or to the John and Dorothy Morgan Cancer Center, 1243 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Suite 3326, Allentown, PA 18103.

Condolences may be offered to the family at kellerfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements made by Keller Funeral Homes Inc., Fogelsville.