Lorraine L. Kratz, 82, Allentown, passed away April 22, 2014, in Sacred Heart Hospital with her family by her side. She was the wife of Paul E. Kratz Sr. They were married for 61 years on February 28. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Evelyn (Hansen) Heck. A graduate of Allentown high school, she worked in production for 28 years at Western Electric, AT&T, and then Lucent before retiring in 1984. She was a member of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church. Her love and care for this family will stay with us forever.

Survivors: Loving husband Paul, daughters: Donna, wife of Dean Poling, and Carol, wife of Henry Worman, and a son, Paul and his wife Sally. Brother: Don Heck and wife Ellie. Five grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Nieces and nephews.

Services: Calling hours at Weber Funeral Home, 502 Ridge Avenue, Allentown, 10-11AM Friday, April 25, 2014 with a Christian service & burial following. Contributions may be made to The American Diabetes Association, http://www.diabetes.org/.