Gilda R. Dreisbach, 94, of Lower Macungie Township, died April 10, 2021, amidst loving family, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. She was the wife of the late Russell E. Dreisbach Jr., to whom she was married for 67 wonderful years. Born in Allentown, she was the youngest child, with four sisters and two brothers, of Salvatore and Tomasina (Braghalia) Carlini.

She was a 1944 graduate of Allentown High School.

She was employed as a supervisor of computer operations at Buckeye Pipeline for 25 years, retiring in 1988.

She was an avid daily swimmer at the YMCA and enjoyed bowling with a league weekly.

She was a member of the Jerusalem Western Salisbury United Church of Christ.

She is remembered as a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, whose kindness and love will be greatly missed.

She is survived by a daughter, Denise R. and her husband, Gerald D. Schuler, of Krumsville; a granddaughter, Candace R. and her husband, Jonathan E. Guelzo, of Fort Riley, Kan.; great-grandchildren, Cora, Isobel and Patrick Guelzo; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son, Russell E. III.

Contributions may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

A memorial service will be held and announced at a later date this summer. Arrangements entrusted to the Stephens Funeral Home, Inc., Allentown.