After two valiant and successful struggles with breast cancer, Maureen Wyant Bechtel, 80, of Wescosville and Fort Myers, Fla., died from intestinal cancer June 23, 2025, at home in Wescosville. Born in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Edward Philip and Geraldine (Parliman) Wyant.

She met her husband, Larry Bechtel, at a Notre Dame High School dance. They were married for 57 years last October. After graduating from Phillipsburg High School (1962), she attended Glassboro College (Rowan University) and graduated in 1966 with a bachelor’s degree in education.

She earned her master’s degree in reading from Kutztown University.

A passionate and dedicated teacher, she spent 25 years in the Brandywine School District (mainly at Longswamp Elementary) as a reading specialist and second grade teacher. She retired in 2009, but passed on the importance of education and reading to her children and grandchildren.

Retirement was centered on family, travel, socializing, Penn State football, summer vacations at Smith Mountain Lake (Va.) and golf. She never stood in a line or took a walk without starting a conversation with a stranger.

She and her husband were avid golfers and members of Brookside Country Club (Allentown) and Heritage Palms Country Club (Fort Myers). She also enjoyed shopping with and for the grandchildren and cheering them on at their sporting events.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by children, Lauren and her husband, John M. Moore, of York, Scott L. and his wife, Brigid, of Emmaus, Christopher E. and his wife, Jennifer, of Pottstown; grandchildren, Connor and Madison Moore; Reilly, Reiken, Erin, Max, Alex and Gretchen; brother, James Wyant and his wife, Debbie, of Easton.

She was predeceased by her parents; a brother, Eddie Wyant.

Services will be private for the immediate family. A celebration of her life will be held at a date to be determined.

Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of your choosing in her memory. Arrangements were provided by the Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus.