Brenda L. (Hertzog) Younger, 62, of Mertztown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, in Willow Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Kutztown, following a 10-year battle with Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease. She was the loving wife of Scott K. Younger, whom she married on October 21, 1978.

Born in Allentown, Brenda was a daughter of the late Richard L. and Mae J. (Funk) Hertzog. She was a 1979 graduate of Brandywine Heights High School, Topton, and was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Topton. For many years, Brenda worked in several office position capacities at various companies in the area. The most notable include Crest Wholesale Carpet and Flooring, Liberty Mutual, Paul Fredrick, Electro-Space Fabricators, Topton Chiropractic Center, and Macungie Medical Center.  Brenda also did private residential housecleaning in the community for several years. Brenda was a former member of the Topton Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed country line dancing and going fishing.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Brenda's true passion was her family. She devoted her time and energy to creating a loving and nurturing home for her loved ones. Her beloved grandchildren were the center of her world. Brenda's unconditional love and unwavering support were evident in every aspect of her life, and she leaves behind cherished memories for her family to hold dear.

Along with her husband of nearly 45 years, Scott, Brenda is survived by her daughter, Crystal L. Younger, Topton; three grandchildren, Emma Jane, Kylee Kay, and Cody Leroy; two sisters, Wanda L. (Hertzog), wife of Terry K. Kemp, Boyertown, and Sherry L. (Hertzog), wife of Brian M. Sacks, Fleetwood; two brothers, Terry L., husband of Bonnie L. (Hess) Hertzog, Thorndale, PA, and Barry L., husband of Donna L. (Rex) Hertzog, Mertztown; mother-in-law, Henrieta "Mitzi" (Tamerler), widow of Stanley C. Younger, Macungie; brother-in-law, Jeffrey L., widower of Anne Younger, Murrells Inlet, SC; several aunts and uncles; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will miss her dearly. Brenda's warm personality, and kind heart will forever be cherished by those who knew her.

A funeral service to celebrate and honor Brenda's life will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in Ludwick Funeral Homes and Cremation Care, Inc., 333 Greenwich Street, Kutztown, PA, with Reverend Arthur L. Hahn officiating.  Burial will follow in Longswamp Union Cemetery, Mertztown. Relatives and friends are invited to a viewing on Saturday morning from 9:00 to 10:45 a.m. in the funeral home. All are invited to a luncheon at the Topton Fire Company immediately following the interment.

In honor of Brenda's love for animals, her family kindly requests contributions be made in her memory to The Sanctuary at Haafsville, P.O. Box 921, Fogelsville, PA 18051 www.thesanctuarypa.org/donate/ OR Safety Net Sanctuary, 187 Houck Road, Fleetwood, PA  19522  www.safetynetsanctuary.com/support-us.

Click to View Memorial Tribute Video for Brenda Younger

Ludwick Funeral Homes and Cremation Care, Inc., Kutztown, is in charge of arrangements.  Memories and condolences may be shared at www.Ludwickfh.com.