Naomi M. (Ruch) Erkinger, age 87, of New Jersey Avenue, Hellertown PA, died Thursday, December 25, 2003 at St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill PA. She was the Widow of the late John Erkinger.

Born in Bethlehem PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Washburn) Ruch. She was a Member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, Hellertown PA. She was a Life Member of the Dewey Fire Company, Hellertown PA.

She is survived by her Sons, John Erkinger, Jr. of Bath PA, Jack Erkinger of Cherryville PA and Robert A. Ruch of Hellertown PA; Daughters, Mary Kohler of Bethlehem PA, Frances K. Duh of Bethlehem PA and Betty J. Fenstermacher of Hellertown PA; Brother, Benjamin Ruch of Hellertown PA; Sister, Elsie Weaver of Bethlehem PA; 10 Grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 29, 2003 in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 326 Main Street, Hellertown PA. Family and Friends may call 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Monday in the Funeral Home. Interment in Union Cemetery of Hellertown.