Ellen M. Stepp, 68, of Northampton, died Oct. 20, 2013, at her home. She was the wife of the late John Stepp Sr.

Born in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late Clinton and Irene (Frantz) Silfies.

Before retiring in 2010, she was a certified nurse's assistant at Liberty Nursing and Rehab, Allentown.

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

She is survived by two sons, Kevin Rehm of Northampton and John W. Jr. and his wife Linda Stepp of Northampton; a daughter, Angel and her husband James Dewalt of Northampton; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Contributions may be made to the Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation or to the March of Dimes, both c/o the funeral home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton.

Arrangements were made by Schisler Funeral Home Inc.