Eleanor R. Schaffer

Eleanor R. Schaffer, 91, of Macungie passed away March 4, 2021 in The Willow, Macungie. She was reunited in love with her husband of 71 years, William Schaffer, who passed February 26th. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Fasching and the late Theresa (Zotter) Fasching. She was a member of New Temple Chapter #298 Order of the Eastern Star and Solomon's United Church of Christ, where she served on the choir.

Eleanor had a fun, spunky personality. She made holidays and everyday a special time for her family. Cooking special meals, summer picnics on the patio, shopping sprees with the girls, playing with the family pups and grandchildren were her joys. Her family was everything to her, especially her love for her husband, William. They had many wonderful times together in life and are fortunate to be together for eternity.

She will be lovingly remembered by her Son: William D. Schaffer and his wife Kathy of Bethlehem, Daughter: Bonnie L. Cole wife of Gary Cole of Macungie. Grandchildren: Kellie L. wife of Thomas Kesler, Kristie M. wife of Nathaniel DeNicola, Timothy W. Schaffer and Jessica L. Schaffer and a Great-Grandson: Patrick J. Kesler. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Edward Fasching and Robert Fasching.

Eleanor will join her husband's funeral service on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 11:30 A.M. in J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, 16th and Hamilton Sts. Allentown. A calling hour will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 A.M. in the funeral home. Condolences may be offered at: www.jsburkholder.com

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to: Solomon's United Church of Christ and The Sanctuary at Haafsville in Breinigsville PA, a no kill pet shelter.