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Roberta Schantzenbach Obituary

Roberta M. Schantzenbach, 88, of Lower Macungie Twp., died on Monday, February 29, 2016 at the Phoebe Home in Allentown. Her husband, Charles H. Schantzenbach, died on August 24, 2010. Born in Lower Macungie Twp., she was the daughter of the late Wallace and Reda (Christman) Marsteller. She was a member and volunteer at St. John's Lutheran Church in Emmaus and was a graduate and class secretary of Emmaus High School, Class of '45. Roberta was a sewing machine operator for the former Emmaus Shirt Factory for many years. Survivors: Son, Rev. Scott Schantzenbach and his wife, Jody, of Oxford, NJ; Daughters, Sandra Berry and her husband, Scott, of Coopersburg and Susan Dolan and her husband, Thayer, of Oak Ridge, NC; 9 Grandchildren; 6 Great-Grandchildren; Sister, Helen Kressley and her husband, Neil; Brother, Edwin Marsteller and his wife, Evelyn; and Sister-in-Law, Arlene Marsteller Lichtnenwalner. She was preceded in death by a Brother, Alvin Marsteller, and Sister, Geneva Knepp. Services: 11 a.m. Friday, March 4, 2016 at St. John's Lutheran Church, 501 Chestnut Street, Emmaus. A viewing will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday in the church. Interment in Northwood Cemetery, Emmaus. Arrangements by Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, Emmaus. Contributions: May be made to the church, 18049.

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Published by Morning Call on Mar. 1, 2016.

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Dan Heist

March 3, 2016

Scott, and Sandy and Susie, I'm so sad to hear about your mom's passing. I have wonderful memories of her good-nature and humor at our summer picnics. Please accept my deepest sympathies and extend my condolences to your families. Dan Heist

Meghan Berry

March 1, 2016

RIP grandma. I love you so much

March 1, 2016

Thoughts and prayers are with you all - your Mother will be greatly missed at the Lower Macungie Township Seniors

Lavona Baatz on behalf of the
Officers and Members of the Lower Macungie Township Seniors

March 1, 2016

Scott, Sandy and Susie. So sorry to hear about your Mom. She was special to all of us. We are sorry we will not be able to make the service on Friday. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sue and Stan Tantsits

March 1, 2016

My wonderful Berry family. Your redheads are thinking of you. She was a wonderful woman, and she made the BEST applesauce. We love you all. Wendy, Victoria, and Marlee Grace.

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