Nancy I. Lerch, 69, of Macungie, formerly of Allentown, died Thursday, October 14, 2010 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. She is the wife of the late Richard Paul Lerch, died August 18, 2006.

Born in Doylestown on April 30, 1941 to the late Alfred Charles and Helen Margaret (Hager) Walp and Step Mother, the late Ruth (Banes) Walp. Nancy is a member of Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church, Allentown where she was a former Sunday School Teacher, Treasurer of the Diners and Travelers at the church; and Past Girl Scout Leader. Nancy was a dedicated homemaker and nurtured many children from her home for many years.

Survivors: Loving Children: Karen M. Lerch of Whitehall, Robert C. Lerch and his wife Linda J. of Macungie, Janet A. wife of Joseph W. Drauch of Allentown, Donna J. wife of Larry D. Kramer of Macungie; Siblings: Kathleen M. Walp of Quakertown, Kenneth C. Walp and his wife Susan, Phillip L. Walp and his wife Barbara all of Montgomery, AL; Grandchildren: Ashley, Melissa & Victoria Lerch, Jordan and Jocelyn Drauch, Emily and Haley Kramer; Nieces and Nephews.

Services: Family and friends are invited to call 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 20th, 2010 and 10 -11:00 a.m. Thursday at the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. 326 Main Street - Hellertown followed by the service at 11 a.m. The interment will conclude services at Richlandtown Cemetery.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorials to Youth Group care of the Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church, 535 W. Emaus Ave. Allentown, PA 18103.