Louise C. Rittoper

Louise C. Rittoper, 87, of Bethlehem, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, December 27, 2011. She was born on November 2, 1924, in Allentown, PA; daughter of the late Aloysius and Lillian Gombert Becker. She was the wife of the late Ernest Rittoper who died in 2006.

Louise was a homemaker. She was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Bethlehem. Louise served her country in the U.S. Navy during WW II and was also past president of the Ladies Auxiliary of Lehigh Little League.

She will be lovingly remembered by her son, Mark E. Rittoper, and his wife, Sheila, of Bethlehem; daughter, Elaine L. Rittoper of Bethlehem; grandson, Brandon Haydt and great- grandchildren, Byron and Brynn.

Funeral services will be held at 11a.m. Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 514 3rd Ave., Bethlehem, PA 18018. Calling hour will be from

10-11 a.m. Tuesday morning at the church. Burial will follow at Holy Ghost Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.