Ruth E. Frey, 92, of Germansville, died Dec. 23, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Salisbury Township. She was married to Wayne A. Frey for 71 years. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Ira and Helen (Sechler) Breininger.

She was a teacher’s aide at Northwestern Lehigh Elementary School for several years and a secretary for the Wayne Frey Insurance Agency for 40 years. She was a member of Ebenezer United Church of Christ in New Tripoli where she also sang in the choir, taught Sunday School and networked in prayer chains for many decades.

She was a member of the Ontelaunee Lions Club and a volunteer at the Germansville Fire Company for many decades. She was an avid gardener and crafter and made the best Pennsylvania Dutch filling around.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by children, Beverly Handwerk (Michael), of Germansville, Karen (Janet Gilbert), of Whitehall, Steven (Beverly), of New Tripoli; grandchildren, Jessica, Craig, Michael Jr., Megan; great-grandchildren, Parker and Marloe; nieces; nephews.

She was predeceased by sisters, Anna Rupp and Cleonice Borman.

Arrangements were entrusted to Keller Funeral Homes, Inc., Fogelsville. Online condolences may be offered at www.KellerFuneralHomes.com.

Contributions may be made to Ebenezer U.C.C., in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 52, Fogelsville, 18051.