Cecelia R. Schantz, 97, of Winchester, Mass., and formerly of Emmaus, died July 23, 2014, in her daughter's residence. She was the wife of the late Vernon Hartman Schantz. Born in Emmaus, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Subilla (Walker) Schantz.

She was a 1934 graduate of Emmaus High School.

She worked in the insurance business for many years, retiring in 2002. She was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church, Emmaus.

She was a member of the Macungie Woman's Club, serving as secretary from 1982 to 1986 and worked the election polls for many years.

She is survived by a daughter, Linda S. and her husband Robert Sullivan, of Winchester, Mass.; three grandsons, Andrew and his wife Janean Sullivan, Mark Sullivan, and David and his wife Emily Sullivan; and two great-granddaughters, Nora and Lucy.

She was predeceased by a son, V. Joseph.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. July 31 in St. Ann Catholic Church, 415 S. Fifth St., Emmaus. Visitation will be 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home, 250 Main St., Emmaus. Online condolences may be made to www.schantzfh.com.

Contributions may be made to St. Ann Catholic Church, 415 S. Fifth St., Emmaus, 18049.

Arrangements were made by Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus.