Irene S. Borger, 70, of Northampton, died March 14, 2019, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. She was the wife of Richard L. Borger for 53 years.

Born in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Stella (Slupski) Harder.

She was a graduate of Northampton Area Senior High School and attended Lehigh County Community College.

She worked for ABF Freight Systems, Allentown, before retiring in 1997 due to illness.

She was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Northampton.

She was vice president and press secretary for the Northampton Area Lioness Club. She was a member of Lappawinzo Fish and Game, Northampton.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Richard L. Jr. and his fiancee Laura Kelley of East Greenville and Jason R. and his girlfriend Claire Plunkett of Belfast; a daughter, Jennifer S. and her husband Eric Bogar of Bethlehem; three grandchildren, Shayla Borger, Nickolas Eric Bogar and Jaelyn Nicole Bogar; a brother, Robert and his wife JoAnn Harder of Hokendauqua; two sisters, Joyce Appleton of Reading and Diane Kushmick of Bethlehem; a sister-in-law, Barbara Cassell of Wescosville; cousins; nieces; and nephews.

She was predeceased by two brothers, Joseph and Frank Harder.

Contributions may be made to the church, 105 E. 19th St., Northampton.

Arrangements were made by Reichel Funeral Home Inc., Northampton.