Charlotte H. Rauch, 75, of Heidelberg Township, died Oct. 16, 2016, in At Home at Parkland, Schnecksville.

She and her husband William H. Rauch celebrated 29 years of marriage this month.

Born April 6, 1941, in Newark, N.J., she was a daughter of the late Charles and Helen (Henry) Horn.

She graduated from Emmaus High School in 1959.

Employed in retail sales in furniture and appliances at various stores in the Lehigh Valley area for numerous years, she also assisted in the day care business.

She was a longtime member of the Lutheran congregation at Heidelberg Union Church, Heidelberg Township.

She enjoyed playing scrabble, knitting, drawing and painting, reading, traveling, lighthouses and doll collecting.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Gwen, wife of Michael Edelman Sr. of Allen Township; son Gary Diefenderfer of Trachsville; sister Jacqueline Williams of Elizabeth, N.J.; grandchildren Amanda Brown, Laura Longley and Michael Edelman Jr.; and seven great-grandchildren.

Contributions may be made to the church, 5187 Irvin Road, Slatington, PA 18080.

Arrangements made by Kevin E. Hunsicker Funeral Home Inc., Slatedale.