Joanne B. Wentz, 75 years, of Center Valley, passed away Monday, October 19, 2015 at St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill. She was the widow of Dieter Wentz who passed away in September, 2014. Born in Palmerton, she was the daughter of the late John and Pauline (Lokay) Balliet.

She was a Medical Technologist for the former Lehigh Valley Laboratories for many years, including primary responsibilities as a Phlebotomist/Hematologist. She received an Associate's Degree in Arts & Sciences from Lehigh Carbon Community College, Schnecksville, PA. Joanne was a member of Jordan Lutheran Church in Orefield. She had many interests, and was passionate about those involving nature and animals. A talented landscape designer by instinct, Joanne created a variety of beautiful destination points in her backyard for birds, animals and people to enjoy. She was a loving mother and wonderful grandmother, and often shared her passions with her grandchildren as they spent time in the backyard or walked along the Saucon Rail Trail or Lehigh Valley Parkway.

Survivors : daughters; Lisa wife of Paul Hellmuth of Quincy, MA and Melanie wife of Jamie Bosler of Coopersburg, grandchildren; Joey Welsh, and Eric and Amanda Hellmuth, nieces and nephews.

Services : 11:00 A.M. on Friday, October 23, at Jordan Lutheran Church, 5103 Snowdrift Rd., Orefield, with the Rev. Jerel Gade officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Interment, Church cemetery. Arrangements by Keller Funeral Homes, Inc., Fogelsville. Online Condolences may be offered to the family at www.KellerFuneralHomes.com

In lieu of flowers , donations may be made to Animals in Distress 5075 Limeport Pike, Coopersburg, PA 18036.