Alverta Rusiewicz, 87, of Northampton, died June 26, 2023, at Fellowship Community, Whitehall. She was the wife of Bernard “Buddy” Rusiewicz for 68 years.

Born in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late Anna (Lopatchak) Briglia.

She was a clerk for the former Two Guys Department Store and Laneco for many years.

She was a member of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, Northampton.

She was active with Alliance Fire Hall Ladies Auxiliary and the Northampton Ambulance Corps.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by cousins and friends.

She was predeceased by a son, Peter D.

Contributions may be made to the church, 1343 Newport Ave., Northampton, 18067.

Arrangements were made by Reichel Funeral Home Inc., Northampton.