Shirley A. Bortz Obituary
The passing of Shirley A. Bortz of Allentown, Pennsylvania leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on December 4, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Shirley A. Bortz or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Herbert Miller and Arlene Miller (Kehm); her husband Thomas P. Gaffney, Sr.; and her siblings, Thomas Miller, Nancy Meck and Dorothy Miller.
She is survived by: her children, Charles A. Bortz (Kim) of Little River, SC, Robert L. Bortz (Karen) of Emmaus, Ronald C. Bortz (Terry) of Daytona Beach, FL, David C. Bortz (Terri) of Longs, SC, Cathy A. (Pedro Martinez) of Allentown, Michelle L. (Joseph Schaller) of Northampton and Patrick P. Gaffney of Bangor, PA; and her siblings, Paul Miller (Sue) of Temple, PA, Donald Miller of Virginville, PA, Scott Miller of Mertztown, PA and Sally (Dennis Egolf) of Topton, PA. She is also survived by 13 Grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 11th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Burkholder Funeral Home (1601 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18102). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 11th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM at the same location.
