Grace E. Stratz, of New Bern, N.C., and formerly of Bath, Bethlehem Township and Bethlehem, died May 1, 2024, at Carolina East Medical Center, New Bern, N.C. She was the wife of Willard W. Stratz for 65 years.

Born in Lower Nazareth Township, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Helen (Werkheiser) Danner.

She was a 1951 Nazareth High School graduate.

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

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

She is survived by three children, Wayne with Margaret of Lansdale, Gail with Jim Hallenbeck of New Bern, N.C., and Karen Schneider of Bethlehem; a brother, Henry with 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, 17066.

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