Judith Ann Schaeffer

Judith Ann Schaeffer obituary, Allentown, PA

Judith Ann Schaeffer

Judith Schaeffer Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home Inc. on Feb. 11, 2026.
Judith Ann Schaeffer, 73, of Allentown, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026 at Bethlehem South Nursing and Rehab, Bethlehem. She was married to the late David W. Schaeffer for 36 years until his passing in 2015. Judith worked many years as a secretary at Caterpillar, Inc in Allentown before joining the former Mountain View Manor in Allentown as a patient aid, and later as a pharmacy assistant at the Village Apothecary in Emmaus. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred J. and Wanda J. (Jefferys) Roycroft.

Survivors: Step-Son: Scott D. Schaeffer and his wife Gay of Emmaus and Step-Grandchildren: Dylan (Rebecca), Zachary (Caroline) and Abigail.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026 at 1:30 P.M. at Cedar Hill Memorial Park, 1700 Airport Road Allentown.

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