Published December 22. 2020 07:40AM
Catherine Elizabeth “Kit” Stahler, 99, of Macungie, died Dec. 4, 2020, in Phoebe Home, Allentown. She was the wife of the late Harold W. Stahler. Born in Locust Gap, she was the daughter of the late John and Bridgett (O’Brien) Beierschmitt. She moved to Allentown where she married. She also lived in Johnston and Michigan City, Ind.
She was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church, Emmaus.
She was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels in Indiana for 25 years, rang the bell for Salvation Army and served as a nursing home volunteer.
She was a wonderful role model for her family. She was open to all people, inclusive and known for her kindness. She had a huge social circle and enjoyed entertaining.
She is survived by children, Margaret A. and her husband, James Sherlock, of Macungie, William J. and his wife, Theresa, of Pittsburgh, Jane L. and her husband, James Taylor, of Columbus, Ohio; grandchildren, Bill, Mary, David, Michael, Mark, Mary, Pat, Christina and Molly; 14 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She had a sister, Louise Beck and was predeceased by a brother, Harold Beierschmitt and a sister, Claire Bartholomew.
Contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 344 N. Seventh St., Allentown, 18102.
Arrangements were made by the Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus.