Viola “Vi” Hertzog, 71, of Bethlehem, died unexpectedly Sept. 9, 2024.

Born and raised in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Jean and Elmer Noss. She graduated from Dieruff High School and also received a degree from Lehigh University College of Business.

She was employed by the Lehigh County Veterans Affairs for over 30 years, finalizing her career as the assistant director. During the same time, she worked as a police security officer in Lehigh County ending her career as a police lieutenant.

She especially enjoyed photography, the beach and her grandchildren who she cherished very much.

She is survived by her son, Shawn A. Wagner, of Bethlehem; grandchildren Tegan, Tori and Shawn P. Wagner, Tristen Burrell, of Virginia; brothers, William Noss (Kim), of Tennessee, Elmer Noss Jr. (Francine), of Emmaus.

A service will be held in the Mausoleum Chapel of Cedar Hill Memorial Park, 1700 Airport Road, Allentown, 10:30 a.m. Nov. 1, followed by a prayer service 11 a.m.

Donations may be made to the Lehigh Valley Homeless Veterans Fund, 840 W. Hamilton St., Suite 310, Allentown, 18101 or online at www.lehighvalleyfoundation.org.

Arrangements were made by The Gilbert Funeral Home of Whitehall.