Published December 26. 2017 11:00PM
Ruth M. Rees, 97, of Orefield, died Dec. 8, 2017, in Abington Manor Memory Care Village, Easton.
She was the wife of the late David F. Rees Sr.
Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Robert J. and Jennie E. (Eisenhard) McCracken.
A graduate of Allentown High School, she was the secretary to the owner of CutlerHammer, now Eaton, for more than 25 years before retiring.
She was a member of Jordan United Church of Christ, South Whitehall, and volunteered at Parkland Community Library.
She enjoyed reading, traveling, gardening, her grandchildren, and a good beer.
Her survivors include her daughter-in-law Carolyn Anne (Kucera) Rees; granddaughters Dana, Andrea, Patricia and Pamela; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her son David F., her brother Russell McCracken and sister Laura Baker.
Contributions may be made to Parkland Community Library, 4422 Walbert Ave., Allentown, PA 18104 or to Compassionate Care Hospice, 3897 Adler Place, Suite 180, Bethlehem, PA 18017.
Arrangements were made by Stephens Funeral Home, Inc. Allentown.
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