Deborah J. Fritz, 63, of Slatington, formerly of Emerald, died April 9, 2015, in the Inpatient Hospice Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown.

Born Jan. 1, 1952, in Northampton, she was the daughter of the late June E. (Moyer) Andrews.

She was a truck receiver at Kraft Foods Inc., Fogelsville, from 1979- 2001.

Prior to that, she was a sewing machine operator at the former DeeVille Blouse Co., Danielsville, and Paris Neckwear, Walnutport.

She was a Christian.

Her survivors include daughters Tammie Clark-Heller of Allentown, Rachael D. Kern and her husband, Todd, of Schnecksville; half-sisters Patricia House and her husband, Robert, of Gettysburg, Michele "Mickey" D. Kern of Lehighton, Judy E. Hoffman of Emerald; half-brothers Robert M. Andrews and his wife, Cheryl, Jonathan D. "Tanak" Andrews and his wife, Debra, of Emerald, Kenny Andrews and his wife, Connie, of Emerald; grandchildren Danielle and Lauren Heller, Nicholas and Jacob Kern; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by two loving companions Wizzer and Jegs.

Expressions of sympathy may be recorded at heintzelmancares.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family to establish an education fund for her grandchildren c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.

Arrangements made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Schnecksville.