Joan A. Kratzer, 81, of West Catasauqua, died Dec. 18, 2023, at Whitehall Manor.

She was a daughter of the late Clarence and Alice (Williams) Kratzer.

She was a Whitehall High School graduate.

She was an administrative assistant at the former Fairtex Mills and Wrights Fabrics. Later in life, she was an associate at JCPenney, Pharmor and Giant.

She was a member of Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, Whitehall.

She is survived by a brother, Thomas C., with whom she resided; three nieces, Lynne M., Stacey Link with husband Jesse and their children Alyssa, Ethan and Ansley and Amy Anderson with husband Will and their children Sarah and Luke; and a sister-in-law, Roberta.

She was predeceased by a sister-in-law, Dawn (Miller); a brother, Dennis; and a great-nephew, Adian Link.

Services are private.

Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Arrangements were made by Gilbert Funeral Home Inc., Whitehall.