Madelyn E. Stortz, 94, died peacefully Nov. 1, 2020, at Legend of Allentown. She was the wife of the late Milton H. Stortz Jr. Born in Emmaus, she was the daughter of the late Mark and Pearl (Lantz) Boyer.

She was a member of Emmaus Moravian Church and a longtime member and past president of Ladies Auxiliary, Fire Co. #2.

Her one passion was sewing and she altered clothes for many people in the Emmaus community, as well as sewed hundreds of pieces of doll clothes for her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed bus trips, cruises, the casino, firemen’s carnivals, baking, NASCAR and putting puzzles together.

Her vivacious personality, sense of humor and generous heart made her a valued neighbor and friend to many in the Emmaus community.

She is survived by two siblings, Grace Bortz, of Emmaus and Harold Boyer, of Allentown; children, David (Sue), of Macungie, Daniel (Claudia), of Emmaus, Kay Maurer (George), of Annapolis, Md. and Kathy Straus (Michael), of Leesport; grandchildren, Betsy, Steve, Michelle, Keith and Becky; seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by brothers, Edgar, Lewis, Donald, Richard and Percival; sisters, Ruth, Myrle and Miriam.

Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or to the charity of your choice.

Services are private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements were made by the Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus.