Esther M. Kutz, 95, formerly of Allentown, died Jan. 6, 2022, at her residence. She was the wife of the late Roland J. “Bud” Kutz. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Clarence M. and Olive S. (Schantz) Wolfe.

She was a member of Christ Evangelical Congregational Church, Allentown and a member of the former Seibert E.C. Church, where she was a choir member, kitchen helper and secretary of SERVO Bible class.

She will be greatly missed as the matriarch of the Schantz family and especially by her little dog “Skippy.”

She is survived by a daughter, Vicki L. and her husband, Kurt Oliver, of Emmaus; a grandson Jeff; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter, Robin and a brother, Robert C.

Memorial contributions may be made to a veteran’s organization of one’s choice.

Graveside services will be private. Arrangements were made by the Trexler Funeral Home, Allentown.