Rosemary A. "Romy" Kurtz, 74 of Whitehall, died peacefully March 29, 2015, in her home.

She and her husband James D. Kurtz were married Dec. 28, 1963, in St John's Lutheran Church, Allentown.

Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Mary (Novak) Zakos.

A 1958 graduate of Allentown High School, she was vice president of Alpha Beta Tau Sorority.

Before retiring, she was employed for 11 years at the information desk of Lehigh Carbon Community College.

Before that, she worked at Lincoln Technical Institute, and was a secretary for 17 years at the former United Advertising Corp. until the birth of her son.

She was a lifelong member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Allentown, serving on many committees, teaching Sunday School for more than 30 years and was chairperson of Christian Education.

A volunteer at the Allentown Food Bank, she was a former Den Mother for Cub Scout Troop 63, and a majority inspector at her voting district in Fullerton.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son Kevin and his wife, Cynthia, of Whitehall; granddaughter Caitlynn; brother Robert Zakos and his wife, Beverly of Catasauqua; a niece and nephews.

Contributions may be made to Lehigh Valley Hospice, P.O. Box 4000, Attn: Development Office, Allentown PA 18105.

Arrangements made by Gilbert Funeral Home, Whitehall.