Kathleen (Kirkhuff) Link Ruder, 63, of Upper Saucon Twp. died Saturday, June 14, 2008 at her residence. She is the wife of the late Allan Ruder.

Born in Allentown on May 30, 1945, she is the daughter of Constance (Dullenkopf) Kirkhuff of Hope, NJ and the late James Kirkhuff. Kathy owned and operated Pennewell's Flower Shop, Coopersburg and assisted her son when she combined her flower shop with Andy's Flower Shop which is now run by her son Tom known as Andy's & Pennewell's Flower Shop, Hellertown.

Survivors: Sons: Thomas R. Link and his wife Dana A. of Hellertown, Philip A. Link of Wilmington, DE; brother: William Kirkhuff of Hope, NJ; sister: Martha Vincent of Mountainhome; 3 grandchildren: Kaitlin, Amanda, and Melissa. Predeceased by: son, Joshua C. Link.

Services: Family and friends are invited to call 12 - 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 17th, 2008 at the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. 326 Main Street - Hellertown with the memorial service at 1 p.m.

Contributions: Memorials in her name to the ALS Association, Greater Philadelphia Chapter, 321 Norristown Road, Suite 260, Ambler, PA 19002.