Nancy J. Kutzler, 73, of Bethlehem, died Aug. 16, 2014, after a long illness.

She and her husband Perry A. Kutzler just celebrated their 49 wedding anniversary.

Born June 12, 1941, in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Charles S. and Harriet (Roberts) Edwards.

Moving to Allentown in 1955, she graduated from Parkland High School in 1959 and enrolled in a two-year medical secretarial program at Rider College, now Rider University, Lawrence Township, N.J.

In the 1960s, she worked in the office of Dr. Ross Orr for eight years. In the 1970s she became active in the Girl Scouts of America forming a Brownie Troop at Edgeboro School, Bethlehem, and was a summer counselor at Camp Helena.

She worked in the Bethlehem Diagnostic Clinic for 17 years in the 1970s, and was a business manager in the 1980s.

She then was a transcriptionist at Surgical Associates of Bethlehem before retiring in 2003.

Her interests include church, Scouts, bowling, Liberty Band Parents Association and neighborhood functions.

During the early years of Musikfest, she enjoyed working there as a volunteer.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter Jennifer Ann Grube of Bethlehem Township and her husband Robert; son David P. Kutzler of Souderton and wife Dr. Michele Kutzler; grandchildren Ryan and Olivia Grube, and Evan and Ian Kutzler; and brother Richard O. Edwards and wife Susan of The Villages, Fla.

Condolences may be sent to the family at brubakerfuneralhome.com.

Memorial contributions may be given in her name payable to the Messiah Lutheran Church or to Alpha-1 Association, 2937 S.W. 27th Ave., Suite 106 Miami, FL 33133.

Arrangements were made by Brubaker Funeral Home Inc., Catasauqua.