Mary Jane Mahler, 97, formerly of Macungie, died April 10, 2025, at Luther Crest senior living. She was the wife of the late Frederick L. Mahler. Born in Emmaus, she was the daughter of the late Ira A. and Katie M. (Stahler) Lutsey.

She was a teacher at Shoemaker Elementary School, Emmaus, from 1974 until retiring in 1990. She later worked for Operation Sunshine and was a singer in the Lehigh Valley area for many years.

She was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Allentown and a 50-year member of the Emmaus Woman’s Club.

She is survived by a son, Jeffrey F.; daughter, Dr. Susan Jane and her husband, Dr. Dennis Ruff; grandchildren, Brooke, Alex and Jessica; great-grandson, Maddox. She was predeceased by a son, Douglas L.

A celebration of her life will be held 1 p.m. May 12 at Luther Crest, 800 Hausman Road, Allentown.

Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus is handling arrangements.

Contributions may be made to the Lehigh Valley Humane Society, 640 Dixon St., Allentown, 18103.