Faye J. Budwash, 83, of Allentown, died April 24, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. She was the wife of the late Richard C. Budwash.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Leroy C. and Florence (Hessler) Rothermel.

She was employed in the cafeteria in the Allentown School District for many years. Additionally, she was a ceramics teacher in both Allentown and Whitehall.

She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Allentown.

She is survived by three daughters, Elizabeth F. Quenzer of Myerstown, Lynda A. Christ of Whitehall and Wendy J. Sicher and husband Mark of South Whitehall; a son, Timothy R. Budwash and wife Mary of Allentown; eight grandchildren, Meghan, Jeremiah, Andrew, Tami, Shawn, Heather, Julianne and Daniel; and six great-grandchildren.

Services will be private, at the convenience of the family.

Contributions may be made to Autism Society of Lehigh Valley and/or to Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute, both c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, 18078-0196.

Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc.