Published July 16. 2025 08:01AM
formerly of Macungie
Shirley M. Edelman, 83, formerly of Macungie, died July 13, 2025, in Mosser Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Paul E. Edelman Sr. Born in Marlborough Township, Montgomery County, she was the daughter of the late Harvey M. and Eva (Reese) Moyer.
She worked as a sewing machine operator for many years.
She was a member of New Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church.
She is survived by her son, Ralph Kleinsmith and his wife, Kim; stepson, Paul E. Jr.; sisters, Pauline Strauss, Cindy Hillegass, Betty Rothrock and Sarah Unger; grandchildren, Courtney, Kristin, Derek, Megan, Madison, Emmalie, Lorraine, Timothy and Charlie; seven great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by a daughter, Beverly Fisher; stepdaughter, Dolores Reifinger; grandson, James.
Services will be private.
Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus is handling arrangements.
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