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Anna Schumaker Obituary


Anna L. Schumaker, 92, Windsor Township, died Tuesday, June 29, 2010, at 12:30 p.m. in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township, Lehigh County, where she was since Sunday.

Her husband, Fred H. Schumaker, died June 10, 1990.

Born in Richmond Township, she was the daughter of the late William A. and Alice (Moyer) Hess.

She first worked at Price Battery Corp. in Hamburg. She then worked as a sewing machine operator at Wenton Shoe Factory, Kutztown, until retiring in the mid-1980s.

Surviving are two sons, Herbert R., husband of Donna L. (Reichel) Schumaker, Fleetwood, and Melvin C., husband of Elaine K. (Kunkel) Schumaker, Danville. There are seven grandchildren and 10 great-grand-children.

Anna was predeceased by a son, Elmer, and infant twin boys. She was also predeceased by five brothers and two sisters.

Graveside services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. from New Bethel Cemetery, Grimville, Greenwich Township.

Leibensperger Funeral Homes Inc., Hamburg, is in charge of arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Reading Eagle on Jun. 30, 2010.

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Karen Meitzler

July 1, 2010

Your light will shine forever in our hearts.

Granddaughter Karen, Terry, Addison & Britney Meitzler

June 30, 2010

You have touched our lives in so many ways - all we have now are your memories. You will be forever missed. WE LOVE YOU! r.i.p. <3

irvin frey jr.

June 30, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Gary&Betty james

June 30, 2010

We will miss you ,your laughter and smile.

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