Melba E. Ruch, 66, a resident of Gracedale, formerly of Hellertown, died Saturday, May 30, 2009 at Easton Hospital.

Born in Allentown to the late Paul F. and Grace E. (Strauss) Ruch. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, Hellertown.

Survivors: Sisters, Margaret L. Deeney of Trenton, NJ and Patricia A. wife of Harry T. Weaver of Bethlehem.

Services: Family and friends are encouraged to call from 9-10 a.m. Wednesday followed by the service at 10:00 a.m. at the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. 326 Main Street - Hellertown. Interment to follow services at the Union Cemetery of Hellertown.