Grace E. Stratz, of New Bern, North Carolina; and formerly of Bath, Bethlehem Township and Bethlehem, died May 1, 2024, at CarolinaEast Medical Center, New Bern, North Carolina. Born in Lower Nazareth Township, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Helen (Werkheiser) Danner. She was the wife of Willard W. Stratz for 65 years.

She was a 1951 Nazareth H. S.graduate.

She was a former member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Bath.

She was a former member of the Bath Lioness Club and the Bethlehem Township Lions Club.

She is survived by three children, Wayne (Margaret) of Lansdale, Gail (Jim) Hallenbeck of New Bern, North Carolina, and Karen Schneider of Bethlehem; a brother, Henry (Dolores) Danner of Easton; a grandson, Mark Schneider; and a great-grandson, Bryce Stratz Jones.

She was predeceased by a brother, Lester H. Danner.

Contributions may be made to PA Lions Beacon Lodge Camp, 114 PA-103, Mt. Union, PA 17066.

Arrangements were made by Connell Funeral Home Inc., Bethlehem.