Kimberly Ann Cruz, 59, of Whitehall, died Sept. 7, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest.

Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Shirley Ann Snyder Fallstich.

She was a high school graduate who went on to further her education earning an associate degree in business management from Allentown Business School.

She was the clerical manager for the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare, Allentown office, for the past 31-1/2 years, expecting to retire in July 2025.

She is survived by two daughters, Brandylee Fallstich-Gillespie and husband James Gillespie of Binghamton, N.Y., and Cathina Alves and husband John of Lansford; a son, Qoredai Walker of Whitehall; a brother, Martin Fallstich of Philadelphia; two sisters, Tracy Fallstich and Kristina Fallstich, both of Bethlehem; a lifelong friend, Jaime M. Cruz Jr. of Allentown; 11 grandchildren, Exzavier, Qymani, Nicholas, Qiomara, Ja’Vier, Owen, Lea, Avalee, Nanci’ala, Zo’marion and Akileez.

Arrangements were made by Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton.