Joyce L. Bortz, 89, of Emmaus, died July 1, 2014 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the widow of Elden W. Bortz. Born in Emmaus, she was the daughter of the late Oscar R. and H. Arline (Wenner) Hamsher. She was a homemaker and former member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Survivors: Sons, Barry F. Bortz and wife Barbara of Oviedo, FL, Brian J. Bortz and wife Brigitte of Bethlehem, and Gregg W. Bortz and wife Jodi of Chestertown, MD; Daughters, Susan K. wife of Larry Leith of Murrells Inlet, SC, Andrea L. Bortz of Bethlehem, Audrey R. wife of Clyde Nelson of Clark, CO, and Robin J. Haydt of Lansdale; Son-in-Law, Robert Davey of New Freedom; Sister, Jeannine Stahl of Emmaus; 18 Grandchildren, 20 Great Grandchildren, and 2 Great Great Grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter, Diane M. Davey. Services: Funeral Services Saturday, July 5, 2014 at 12:00 Noon in Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., 250 Main St., Emmaus. Viewing 11:00 to 12:00 Noon in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Solomon's Union Cemetery. Online condolences may be made to www.schantzfh.com Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3893 Adler Place, Suite 170, Bethlehem, PA 18017 or to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 1541 Alta Dr., Suite 204, Whitehall, PA 18052.