Louise E. Day, 81, of Northampton, died March 26, 2013, at home.

Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Marie (Lerch) Day.

She was in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

She was employed at Lehigh Valley Child Care and Northampton Children's Center for many years before retiring.

She was a member of Grace United Church of Christ, Northampton.

She was a member of Womens Veterans of the Lehigh Valley.

She is survived by a sister, Elaine and her husband William Horwith of Northampton; three brothers, William A. and his wife Annabelle Day of Nazareth, Robert F. and his wife Shirley Day of Danielsville and Galen L. and his wife Natallie Day of Scottsdale, Ariz.; nieces; and nephews.

She was predeceased by a brother, Dale Day.

Contributions may be made to the Grace United Church of Christ Building Fund, c/o the funeral home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, 18067.

Arrangements were made by Schisler Funeral Home Inc.