Mary Jane Schimmel, 92, of Bethlehem, died July 4, 2014, at Country Meadows. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Edna Young. She was the wife of the late Thomas W. Schimmel for 53 years of marriage.

She graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelor's degree in music education.

She taught in the Coopersburg school system before leaving to start a family.

She was a member of the Rosemont Lutheran Church, where she served as volunteer coordinator.

She was very active in the local AAUW chapter.

She is survived by a son, Christopher Schimmel and wife Susanne Gomolski of Hillsboro, N.C.; a daughter, Sally Martin of Stroudsburg; a son-in-law, Joseph Potak of Annapolis, Md.; and grandchildren, Rebecca, Lindsay, Ashley and James.

She was predeceased by a daughter, Carol Potak.

Contributions may be made to Rosemont Lutheran Church, 1705 West Broad St., Bethlehem, PA 18018, or charity of one's choice.

Arrangements were made by Pearson Funeral Home, Inc., Bethlehem.