Sylvia Sendel, of Lake Harmony and formerly of Fullerton, died March 21, 2013, in the Abingdon Health Lansdale Campus. She was the wife of Robert l. Sendel for 56 years.

Born in Palmerton, she was a daughter of the late Juan and Jesus (Salazar) Rodrigues.

She was a layout operator for Western Electric and Lucent Technologies for more than 27 years until she retired in 1986.

She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Col. Laureen G. Sendel-Grant and her husband Brian and their children Lauren and Zachary of Hatfield, and Lorraine G. Sloss and her sons Billy and Bobby of Lake Harmony; a son, Robert Terrence and his wife Karen and their daughter Krysta of Long Island; three sisters, Trinidad, Linda and Jesus; nieces; nephews; and extended family.

She was predeceased by many siblings.

Arrangements were made by Gilbert Funeral Home Inc., Whitehall.