Joyce Althea Wotring, 85, of Alburtis, died Oct. 9, 2014, in her residence. She was the wife of the late Charles P. Wotring. Born in Alburtis, she was the daughter of the late Clarence C. and Helen M. (Brause) Haines.

She was a graduate of the Allentown Hospital School of Nursing. She worked as a registered nurse in family practice and later worked for Mosser Nursing Home.

She was a member of Zion Lehigh Church, Alburtis.

She is survived by sons, Peter C. and his wife Jane, of Macungie, Timothy L. and his wife Cindy, of Emmaus, Ronald W. and his wife Karen, of Lancaster; grandchildren, Jeffrey, Kate wife of Drew Yetter, Lauren wife of Michael Fishburn, Bradley and wife Teresa and Elizabeth; great-grandchildren Isabella and Casen Fishburn. She was predeceased by a grandson William S.

Contributions may be made to The Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 3461 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Emmaus, 18049.

Arrangements were made by the Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus.