Ellen L. Natale, 58, of Allentown, died June 19, 2017, at home.

She was the wife of Anthony Natale.

Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Leah (Bittner) Kuhns of Allentown and the late Burton Kuhns.

She was extremely devoted to her students and passionate about her work as a paraprofessional in the emotional support program at Trexler Middle School, Allentown, for 17 years, always showing a great deal of patience when working with them.

In addition to her mother and husband, she is survived by daughters Brooke, wife of Brian Boch, Courtney Horn, Amber Natale and Danielle Natale, wife of Antonio Melendez; brothers Kenneth and wife Ruth, Dennis and wife Pat, Donald and wife Sandra, and David and wife Debra; and eight grandchildren.

Contributions may be made to support the emotional support program at Trexler Middle School by making a check payable to Allentown School District Foundation, 31 S. Penn St., Allentown, PA 18015.

Write “ES-Trexler” in the subject line of the check.

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

Arrangements made by Brubaker Funeral Home Inc., Catasauqua.