Deborah Ann Rutz, 68, of Coplay, died June 4, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospice in Allentown. She was the wife of Timothy J. Rutz for 37 years.

Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Dolores (Mutarelli) Kaintz.

She was a graduate of Whitehall High School.

She was a head cashier for the former Strawbridge and Clothier. She was employed at The Growing Tree in Hokendauqua for 25 years.

She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Coplay.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Kelly Ann Rutz and companion Chad Stine; and a grandson, Landon Anthony Rutz-Stine.

Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Contributions may be made to Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute, c/o the funeral home, 327 Chestnut St., Coplay, 18037.

Arrangements were made by Brubaker Funeral Home Inc.