Irene L. Waltz, 96, of Northampton, died Jan. 8, 2022, in Richmond, Va. She was the wife of the late Sherwood G. Waltz.

Born in Egypt, she was a daughter of the late Robert F. and Pearl I. (Reinert) Edelman.

She was a process checker for AT&T, Allentown, for 21 years before retiring in 1981.

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

She is survived by a sister-in-law, Elsie Edelman of Cherryville; a brother-in-law, David Thompson of Richmond, Va.; nieces; and nephews.

She was predeceased by two sisters, Virginia Thompson and Mae Kovalchick; and a brother, Robert W. Edelman.

Contributions may be made to the church memorial fund, c/o the funeral home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton 18067.

Arrangements were made by Schisler Funeral Home Inc.