Cleo E. Besz, 89, formerly of Emmaus, died July 30, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. She was the wife of the late Edward J. Besz, who died in 2017. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Henry G. and Gerster (Wagonhurst) Englert.

She graduated from Emmaus High School and was a member of Jerusalem Western Salisbury Church, Allentown.

Her greatest joy in her life was her family.

She is survived by a daughter, Susan B. and her husband, Christopher Kulp; a son, Keith E. and his wife, Donna, all of Salisbury Township; grandchildren, Ryan Kulp (Karen), Nicole and Justin. She was predeceased by brothers, Ralph and Henry Englert.

Contributions may be made to the church.

Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Aug. 3 at Jerusalem Western Salisbury Church, 3441 Devonshire Road, Allentown, 18103. A viewing will be held 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Aug. 3 in the church.

Arrangements were made by the Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Homes, Emmaus.