Susan B. Lewis

Susan B. Lewis obituary, Allentown, PA

Susan B. Lewis

Susan Lewis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by O'Donnell Funeral Home, Inc. - Allentown on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Susan B. Lewis, 83, peacefully passed away on Tuesday July 22, 2025. Susan was the loving wife of Thomas R. Lewis, and they were happily married for 42 years. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary Louise (Heller) Shellhammer. Susan was deeply religious, who loved reading and photography and had an interest in collecting just about everything. She loved people and animals and was always willing and eager to help anyone. Though her true passion in life was being a devoted and caring wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Susan will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her.
Surviving with her husband Thomas are her 7 children. Brother: Thomas Shellhammer. Sister: Ruth Coleman and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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