Althea J. Rinker-Beil, of Bethlehem, formerly of Coplay and Allen Township, died Aug. 18, 2026, at CedarBrook-Fountain Hill Annex in Bethlehem. Born in Seemsville, she was the daughter of the late Elmer W. Fogelman and the late Minnie L. (Anthony) Fogelman and was the wife of the late Roland T. Rinker, who died in 1988 and the late Harold J. Beil, who died in 2002.

She was a well known beautician owning and operating the former Althea Rinker Beauty Shop, Weaversville/Northampton, for over 28 years until retiring in 1986.

She was a longtime member of St. John’s UCC Church, Howertown/Allen Township.

She was a former member of AARP, both Slatington and Northampton groups, former member of the former Harmony Grange, Northampton, member of the former Northampton Senior Ladies and longtime member of the O.E.S. Rose Croix Chapter #235, Northampton.

She is survived by; her son, Roger R. Rinker and wife Nancy of Walnutport; son-in-law Robert Galler of Bethlehem; stepson Glenn Beil and wife Linda of Coplay, six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great grandchildren; a step-granddaughter and two step-great-grandchildren; along with many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughters Kay L. Fritz in 2018 and Nancy K. Galler in 2023; four sisters and one brother.

Contributions may be made to Word of Life Church 3055 College Heights Blvd., Allentown.

Arrangements were made by Schisler Funeral Homes.