Kim Ellen (Italiano) Gregoire, 60, of New Tripoli, died peacefully Nov. 21, 2019, in her home surrounded by her loving family.

She and her husband, David P. Gregoire, were married 27 years.

Born March 21, 1959, in Nuremberg, Germany, she was the daughter of Adrienne A. (Nowicki) Malkowicz of Weisenberg Township and the late Anthony Italiano, and stepdaughter of Joseph J. Malkowicz.

She owned and operated a cleaning service company in the Lehigh Valley for 35 years.

Additionally, she worked for Ross Flower and Garden, Orefield, for four years.

She was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, Orefield.

In addition to her husband, mother and stepfather, she is survived by daughters Sara Anne Freed of Schnecksville, Marisa Weldner and husband, Robert, Elena M. and Alicia Gregoire, all of New Tripoli; and brothers Anthony Italiano of Allentown, Christopher J. Malkowicz of Weisenberg Township, and Peter Malkowicz and his wife, Rachel, of Fogelsville.

She was Nonna to grandchildren Owen David and Lydia Rose.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at heintzelmancares.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.

Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., Schnecksville.