Joyce L. Lembach, 95, of Allentown, passed away Monday, October 19, 2026, in Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehab, South Whitehall Township. She was the wife of the late Robert P. Lembach. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late John and Eva (Roth) Laubach. Joyce was a graduate of Allentown High School, class of 1947, and a graduate of Sacred Heart School of Nursing in Allentown in 1951. Joyce was a registered nurse for 44 years before retiring in 1995. She worked at Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown General Hospital, Allentown Osteopathic Hospital, Orefield Medical Center, West End Medical Center and Phoebe Nursing Home. Joyce enjoyed watching NASCAR and the animals in her back yard. She loved sewing, knitting, cooking and baking. Joyce also enjoyed her Friday lunches with “The Girls” at Brass Rail and Perkins. She was a huge Phillies and 76’ers fan. Mrs. Lembach was a member of the former Emmanuel UCC, Allentown.

Survivors: Children: Robert P. Lembach II and his wife Judy of Allentown, Joy L. Wreath and her husband Joseph of Hatfield, John C. Lembach and his wife Jennifer of Albrightsville, Tami A. Wilson of New Tripoli, David W. Lembach and his wife Tracie of Easton, Judy R. Muth and her husband Brian of Allentown; Grandchildren: Brianna, Celine, Stacy and her husband Charles, Gary and his wife Erin, Jenna and her husband Matt, Jonathan and his wife Elizabeth, Tashia and her husband Justin, Keshia and her husband Bryan, Tyler and his wife Megan, Elise, David, Elaina, Meghan; Great-grandchildren: Katelyn, Travis, Daniel, Emma, Peyton, Maci, Kylie, Tyler, Dylan, Lyla, Myela, Kenzie, Tyler, Amiyah; 6 Great-great-grandchildren and two on the way; Sisters: Maryellen Stoudt and her husband Bill, Margaret Neff and her husband Harold, Diane Huddleston, Sharon Kaszyski and her husband Michael. Joyce was predeceased by her sister and brother-in-law, Janice and Paul Kuder.

Services: 10:30 am Saturday, October 24, 2026, Heintzelman-Stephens Funeral Home, P.C., 274 N. Krocks Road, Allentown 18106. There will be a viewing from 9:30 – 10:30 am, Saturday, October 24, 2026, in the funeral home. Please share online condolences at www.heintzelmanstephens.com.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, donations in Joyce’s name may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 3551 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140 or St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.