Marlene S. Hamm

Marlene S. Hamm
Marlene S. Hamm, 65, of Breinigsville, passed away peacefully Friday, December 16, at home with her family at her side. She was the wife of Clark K. Hamm. They were married 42 years in June. Born in Mertztown, she was the daughter of Grace (Reppert) Snyder Lantz of Mertztown and the late Herman Snyder. She was a postal worker for 17 years, 2 of which as Mertztown postmaster. She also was employed at Air Products, DSC Logistics, and lastly, Kohls. She was a member and former Sunday School teacherat Longswamp U.C.C., where she also served on the womens guild. She was a life member of Robert M. Fegely Post 8282 V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary. In her youth, she was a member of Earl Kellers Little Jiggers, a local square dancing troupe which performed on national television. Survivors: A loving wife, mother, daughter, and grandmother, with Clark and Grace, she is survived by sons, Scott C. and his wife, Becky, of Kutztown, and Timothy A. and his wife, Melanie, of Allentown; brother Gerry Snyder and his wife Sandra, of San Antonio; grandchildren Cascade, Trinity, Tallon, Brandon, and Justin; and step-father, William Lantz. Service: 11 a.m. Tuesday in Longswamp Church, 200 Clay Road, Mertztown. Calling hours are 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday in Schmoyer Funeral Home, 8926 Brookdale Road, Breinigsville and 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at church. Interment will take place in the church cemetery. Contributions: may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation and/or American Cancer Society. www.schmoyerfuneralhome.com