R. Paul Bortz

R. Paul Bortz, 73, of Coopersburg died Friday, July 27, 2007 in St. Luke's Quakertown Hospital. He was the husband of Harriet A. (Amey) Bortz. They were married 32 years last August. Born in Coopersburg he was the son of the late Raymond R. & Elva (Godshall) Bortz. He was last employed as a physical therapist for Good Shepherd Home in Allentown. Prior to that he was a shoe salesman for Moyer Shoe Store in Quakertown and Weatherholt & Metzger Shoe Store. He was a member of the Coopersburg Fire Company Social Club. Paul enjoyed oil painting, arts and crafts, and gardening. He was a member of St. Johns United Church of Christ in Coopersburg. In addition to his wife he is survived by two sons Peter J. and his wife Laura of Felton, DE and Jason P. and his wife Shannon of Coopersburg. Two brothers Raymond, Jr. and his wife Dolores of Coopersburg and James and his wife Joan in The Villages, Florida. Two grandchildren Alyssa & Elijah. He was predeceased by a sister Alice Mills-Troutman. Services were held on August 2, 2007. The C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) 821 W. Broad St. Quakertown was in charge of the arrangements. Memorial contributions can be made to St. John's United Church of Christ 538 Thomas St. Coopersburg, PA 18036. Service Information A service summary is not available