Elizabeth J. "Beth" Fritz, 53, of State College, formerly of Emmaus, died April 13, 2021 in her residence.  She was the wife of Richard J. Fritz.  Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Virginia B. (Beck) Yost and the late Richard F. Yost.  Beth worked as a clerk for the PA Fine Wine and Spirits Store and previously worked in security for Mack Trucks and worked at Brookside Country Club.  She was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church, Emmaus.

Beth is survived by her husband, Richard; mother, Virginia B. Yost of Bellefonte; daughter, Alyssa L. Carroll widow of Jason Carroll of Bellefonte; brother, H. James Yost and wife Donna of Cape May, NJ; half-sister, Debra wife of Michael Mandell of Malvern; grandchildren, Kurt and Hayley; niece and nephew, Leah and Nathan Yost.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thurs., May 20, 2021 at 11:00 AM in St. Ann's Catholic Church, 415 S. 6 ^th St., Emmaus.  Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery.  Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus is handling arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Lehigh County Humane Society, 640 Dixon St., Allentown, PA 18103.