Ellen E. Reppert, 86, of Macungie, died June 19, 2013, at Lehigh Center Genesis Elder Care, Macungie. She was the wife of Donald A. Reppert. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary May 23. Born in Coplay, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Florence (Ward) Ribacosky.

She was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Trexlertown.

She was a graduate of Northampton High School and earned an associate degree in English with one year at Kutztown College and one year at Moravian College.

She is survived by her husband; daughter, Cindy Lou and her husband D. Gregory Ault of Miami, Fla.; son, Matthew D. of Bethlehem; granddaughter, Stephanie Ault, of Miami, Fla.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Lehigh Valley Branch, c/o the funeral home.

Arrangements were made by the Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, 18067.