Published March 25. 2026 08:34AM
formerly of Allentown
Shirley A. Fidler, 89, formerly of Allentown, died March 17, 2026, in St. Luke’s Hospital Anderson Campus. She was the wife of the late Gerald E. Fidler. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Pauline (Henritzy) Keinert.
She worked as a secretary for Berks Title and Loan, worked for Jackson-Allen Furniture Company and worked in the dietary department at Allentown State Hospital for 13 years, retiring in 1986.
She was a member of Jerusalem Western Salisbury Church.
She is survived by daughters, Cindy L. Wolst, wife of the late Henry J. Wolst, Karen A. Melber, wife of the late Dale E. Melber; grandchildren, Alicia M., wife of Kyler St. Clair, Jessica Wolst, wife of the late Henry W. Wolst; great-grandson, Zakariah L. St. Clair; brother, Ronald L. Keinert and his wife, Molly.
A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. March 25 in Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., 250 Main St., Emmaus. Viewing 9-10 a.m. in the funeral home.
Contributions may be made to Jerusalem Western Salisbury Church, 3441 Devonshire Road, Allentown, 18103.