Patricia Anne Kothenbeutel, 80, of New Ringgold, formerly of Palmerton, died Sept. 4, 2021, in her home.

She and her husband, Bruce C. Kothenbeutel, were married 33 years.

Born May 30, 1941, in Emmaus, she was the daughter of the late Harvey Raymond and Mildred Emma (Kline) Rinker.

She was a case aide for Lehigh County Children and Youth for 21 years before retiring in 2003.

In addition to her loving husband, she is survived by daughters Kelly D. Ebert (Kevin) of New Tripoli, Stacy M. Creyer (Butch) of Walnutport, Anne M. Green of Kunkletown, and Patricia A. Packard (Kyle) of Slatington; stepson Darryl J. Fava of Lehighton; sisters Shirlene Silfies of New Tripoli, and Sherry Wanko (Bill) of Hawley; grandchildren Dennie, Casey, Shannon, Trinity and Emma; and five great- grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m. Sept. 14 in Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville, with the Rev. Kris P. Snyder-Samuelson officiating.

Family and friends may pay their respects 9:30-10:30 a.m. before the service. Interment will follow the service at Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at heintzelmancares.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.