Mary Louise Snyder Shelhamer, 92, of Macungie, died March 14, 2022, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law. She was the wife of the late Carl Alvin Shelhamer. They were married for 51 years. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Elma Buchecker Snyder and Paul Samuel Snyder.

She was a graduate of Emmaus High School, Class of 1947 and served on the reunion committee for many years.

She enjoyed her work for H & R Block for 43 years as a tax preparer and supervisor. She retired at age 85.

She was a member of Jerusalem Western Salisbury Church.

She was a past member of the Emmaus Lioness Club and Macungie Fire Company Auxiliary.

She enjoyed camping, cruising, traveling, bird watching, gardening, cryptoquotes, crossword puzzles, the Game Show Network, lunches with friends, black raspberries, driving her Mini Cooper, making cinnamon buns and Chex Mix and drinking her Scotch.

She is survived by her son, Scott and his wife, Gayle, of Zionsville; a daughter, Jan and her husband, Jim Capehart, of Macungie; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter, Robin and siblings, Ralston Shurtz, Franklin, Richard and Paul Snyder, Virginia Wetzel, Ada Kulp and Althea Urffer.

Contributions may be made to the church or a charity of one’s choice.

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