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Louise C. Bastian

Louise C. Bastian, 80, of Allentown, died Feb. 15, 2023, in Heather Glen Senior Living.

She and her husband, Terry F. Bastian, shared more than 62 years of marriage.

Born in Orefield, she was the daughter of the late Millard R. and Catherine E. (Kleckner) Schumaker.

She was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, Emmaus.

Before retiring in the early 2000s, she worked more than 20 years as an analyst for Dun & Bradstreet.

She enjoyed volunteering for the Emmaus Food Bank.

Mostly, she will be remembered for her love of travel, gardening, baking special apple pies and her adoration for her grandchildren and her dogs.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by daughters Pamela, wife of Robert Cantone, of Allentown, Jennifer, wife of Anthony Leto, of Kutztown; brother Donald and his wife, Bernadine, of Orefield; grandchildren Kelsi, wife of Anthony Orlando, Casey, wife of Cory Bachman, and Nicholas, Danielle and Abigail Leto; great-grandson James Orlando; and a great-grandson and great-granddaughter on the way.

She was predeceased by a son Peter; brother Millard R. Jr. and sisters Francine D. Slifer and Leona C. Miller.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Dementia Society of America, c/o Schmoyer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 190, Breinigsville, PA 18031.