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Anna E. Schaffer

formerly of Schnecksville

Anna E. (Schwartz) Schaffer, 88, formerly of Schnecksville, died Aug. 25, 2025, at Phoebe Home – Allentown. She was the wife of the late Richard P. Schaffer. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Elwood A. and Frances A. (Deibert) Schwartz.

She was a graduate of William Allen High School, Class of 1955. She was employed as a customer service supervisor at Americold in Fogelsville for 25 years before retiring in 1999.

She was a member of Jordan United Church of Christ, Allentown where she sang with the choir and attended Bible study classes.

She played the violin in the Allentown Symphony Orchestra and was a former Phoebe Home volunteer.

She is survived by sons, Michael D. (Joann), of Orefield, Timothy J. (Susan), of Slatington; sister, Harriet J. Eastman (Dale), of Telford; grandchildren, Stephen, Nicholas, Benjamin, Andrew; great-grandchildren, Parker, Sophia, Holden, Caden, Weston, Slade, Nora.

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Sept. 5 at Jordan U.C.C., 1837 Church Road, Allentown. The Rev. Dr. David Charles Smith will be officiating. Family and friends may pay their respects 10-11 a.m. before the service in the church parlor.

The Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., in Schnecksville is in charge of arrangements. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to Jordan U.C.C. Memorial Fund, c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, 18078-0196.

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