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Maria Schantz Obituary
Maria E. Marliese Schantz, 66, of Emmaus, died February 28, 2011 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the wife of Glenn H. Schantz, Jr. Born in Urexweiler, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Agnes (Boffel) Hitzler. She was a homemaker. She attended Bethel Bible Fellowship Church, Emmaus. She was an avid Nascar fan. Survivors: Husband; son, Curtis T. Schantz and wife, Lori, of Macungie; daughter, Brenda K., wife of William P. Gebhardt, of Northampton; sisters, Inge Schoneberger and Irma Angel, of Germany; grandson, Jordan. Services: Funeral Services Thursday, March 3, 2011 at 11 a.m. in Bethel Bible Fellowship Church, 418 Elm St., Emmaus. Viewing 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the church. Interment will follow in Upper Milford Mennonite Cemetery. Schantz Funeral Home, Inc., Emmaus is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.schantzfh.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the church, 18049 or to National Multiple Sclerosis Society, P.O. Box 4572, New York, NY 10163.
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for Maria Schantz
Carl Danweber
February 23, 2023
Maria it been a long time since I've seen you. I'll always miss your smile and the great times we had.
Now you and June can watch over me from above.
Love, your friend Carl
Aunt Cheryl
March 18, 2011
Dearest Brother, Nephew, Niece, and loving family: The viewing and service for Marliese was a wonderfully spiritual and praiseworthy reflection of her life. I'm so glad a full church was there to hear Curt, Aunt Jen, Aunt Susan, Uncle Steve, and the Pastor's eulogies which commended her with tears, smiles, and wonderful memories. She is in my heart forever .... a lifetime blessing to us all. I miss her very much. May Jesus comfort you, Aunt Cheryl
Tina Ralls
March 3, 2011
Dear Glenn, Curtis and Brenda, what a wonderful service that was today. I know you'd rather not have had the need for it, but you did Marliese proud. Please know that she touched many lives and made them so much better, mine included. She was a lady of grace and gentleness and I will never forget her. Love, Tina Mazza Ralls
Christine Gechas
March 3, 2011
Glenn, Curtis & Brenda,
We are so sorry to hear about Marliese. She will truly be missed. She was a great Wife, Mother & Grandmother as well as a great friend to many, many people. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Love, Chris & Ed Gechas
March 3, 2011
Dear Glenn, Curtis & Brenda, We are so sorry to hear about Marliese. She will truly be missed. I know she was a very special Wife, Mother & Grandmother. But also a very special friend to many, many people. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers today. Love, Chris & Ed Gechas
Sylvia Belzner
March 2, 2011
Dear Glenn, Curtis, Brenda & Families,
I am so sorry to hear of Marliese's passing away. She was a wonderful friend, and I enjoyed visiting her on my trips to Emmaus. May you all be comforted by our loving Saviour.
Sylvia Belzner & family
Carl and June Danweber
March 2, 2011
Dear Glenn, Curtis and Brenda, and family:
June and I are so sorry about the passing of Marliese. May God be with you at this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort forever.
We always will remember Marliese as our beautiful friend that she was. We will always remember the great times that we had together. Her happy smile is in our hearts forever. This is one great friend that we shall always remember forever.
We love you Marliese.
God bless you
With Love, Carl and June
March 1, 2011
Brenda & family
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Be strong for each other as your mom was a strong woman in her life.
Terri L and family
March 1, 2011
Curt and family,I'm so sorry for your loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Steve Link
Nancy Christman
March 1, 2011
Glenn and family, I'm sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I know she will be deeply missed.
With deepest sympathy, on behalf of your Zumba family at Gold's Gym....
Nancy Christman (sweatheart zumba)
Curt Schantz
March 1, 2011
Mom, Brenda and I just want to thank you for being such a loving and caring person. We are so blessed to have you for a mom. We promise to ensure you that we and dad will be okay and that your love will always live within us.
Miss you already and look forward to being with you again one day. Until that wonderful day enjoy your time in Heaven where you are free from all the physical struggles you faced here on earth.
Love you, Curt and Brenda
March 1, 2011
Glenn, Curtis and Brenda,
We are so sorry for your loss, Marliese was a great mother, friend, wife and grandmother. We are so happy we were able to have her in our lives, and to know what a great friend and terrific baker she was. She will surely be missed.
Our Deepest Sympathies,
Brian, JoAnn, Haley and Brandon Bastian
Kevin & April Bastian
March 1, 2011
Glenn, Curtis and Brenda,
Marliese was one of the sweetest people we knew. She will be truly missed by all that knew her. With deepest sympathy, Kevin, April and Emily Bastian
March 1, 2011
"Glenn,Brenda and Curtis, Marliese was a wonderful mother, wife and friend. we will miss her dearly. rick & donna.
RICK BRACALENTE
March 1, 2011
"GLENN,CURTIS AND BRENDA, MARLIESE WAS THE BEST MOTHER AND WIFE,WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.WE LOVED HER DEARLY. RICK & DONNA.
Tracy Fisher
March 1, 2011
Brenda and family, sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you during this impossible time.
March 1, 2011
Brenda, Billy and Jordan,
We are so sorry for your loss, you have a very special angel watching over you.
Brenda you are an awesome daughter.
Melissa, Scott, Amber and Katlyn
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