Zackie D. (Ricco) Due, 66, of Emmaus, died Oct. 28, 2013, in Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the wife of Brian A. Due, with whom she celebrated their 31st wedding anniversary Oct. 15. Born in Easton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Flora Ricco.

She graduated from Bangor Area High School, Rider College with a Bachelor of Arts, master's degree in theological studies, a master's degree in divinity from Moravian Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry from Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, Calif.

She served as president and CEO of Diatheke Ministries, Inc., for 40 years, also ministering as Maureen Rufe.

She is survived by her husband; daughter, Dena B., of Emmaus; stepbrother, Asa Pysher, of Denver, Colo.

Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 501 N. 17th St. #212, Allentown, 18104, or to Lehigh Valley Hospital Development Dept., 2100 Mack Blvd., P.O. Box 4000, Allentown, 18105.

Services to be announced. The Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus, is handling arrangements.