Barbara Ann Henseler

Barbara Ann Williams Henseler, 85, of Allentown formerly of Bergen County, NJ died peacefully, surrounded by family members, on Thursday, December 15, 2016 in the Health Care Center at Luther Crest. She was the widow of Rev. Warren J. Henseler. Born in Plainfield, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Clifford V. and Mildred B. (Hepner) Williams. A 1949 graduate of Plainfield High School, Barbara attended Trenton State College. Barbara was an optometric assistant for Dr. Marvin Miller in Ramsey, NJ from 1981 until retiring in 1986. Previously she was employed by House of Materials, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Allentown and a former member and Elder at Wyckoff Reformed Church, Wyckoff, NJ. Survivors: Daughters, Phyllis A. wife of James O'Connell of Crawford, NY, Sarah E. Henseler wife of Alan Crudden of Austin, TX, Lois E. Henseler wife of Craig Evans of Allentown; 5 grandchildren; 2 step-granddaughters; 7 great grandchildren. Services: Memorial Service 11AM Saturday, January 7, 2017 in the sanctuary of The First Presbyterian Church, 3231 W. Tilghman St., Allentown. Arrangements by J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, Allentown, www.jsburkholder.com. Contributions: Memorial contributions may be made in Barbara's memory to the Reformed Church in America Global Mission, 4500 60th Street S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49512 or First Presbyterian Church, 3231 W. Tilghman St., Allentown, PA 18104.