Joyce M. Ruch, 82, of Allentown, died Oct. 9, 2018, at Lehigh Valley Hospice inpatient unit, Allentown. She was the wife of Donald E. Ruch for 62.

Born in East Texas, she was a daughter of the late Luther R. and Louise A. E. (Peifley) Shade.

She was a supervisor for the former Day-Timer, East Texas, for 20 years.

She was a graduate of Emmaus High Schol.

She was an active attendee of the South Whitehall Crime Watch, a member of the Eastern Star, Catasauqua Lodge and a member of the Cetronia Senior Citizens.

She was a member of Cedar Lutheran Church, Allentown.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Deborah A. and her husband David Costello of Slatington and Donna L. and her husband Richard Hammel of North Catasauqua; a sister, Nancy Gambler; three grandchildren, Diana Galanti and Benjamin and Allison Hammel; and a great-grandson, Jase Galanti.

Contributions may be made to Lehigh Valley Hospice, 2024 Lehigh St., Allentown, 18103.

Arrangements were made by Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, Allentown.