Melba K. (Schrader) Fenstermacher, 88, of New Tripoli, died on Feb. 28, 2021, peacefully in her home.

She and her late husband, Robert R. Fenstermacher Sr., were married 58 years.

Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Mabel K. (Lentz) and Henry H. Schrader of Whitehall.

She had five siblings brothers, Mervin, Carlton and Kenneth; and was predeceased by her sister, Delthene, and her brother, Lynn.

A devoted wife, she was a proud beloved mother of her daughter, Debra K., and spouse, Scott J. Yelovich; and sons Scott R. and wife, Alena, Mark R. and wife, Paula, Brad R. and wife, Susan, and Michael J.

She was predeceased by her son Robert R., Jr., and grandsons Daniel C. Ream and Brandon S. Fenstermacher.

She also had a very large extended family of grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom she loved dearly.

She enjoyed life, spending time with her family and many friends.

She had a great love for her family and will be sorely missed as her family remembers celebrations and the great meals she provided on holidays, birthdays and special occasions.

She enjoyed camping, fishing, her birds and plants, and going to the beach house in Ocean City, Md., with her children and grandchildren.

She was a 1951 graduate of Whitehall High School.

A member of the United Church of Christ denomination, she was also involved as a leader in both Girl Scouts and the 4-H Club.

She was a legal secretary for many years for Attorneys Shulman and Shabbick, Palmerton, and later for the Lehigh Valley Health Network as a receptionist/coordinator on the medical surgical intensive care units and surgery waiting unit.

She was loved by the staff and patients for her great personality, her big heart and caring attitude and demeanor.

Services will be private.

Contributions may be made to the family, c/o the funeral home, 274 N. Krocks Road, Allentown, PA 18106.

Arrangements were made by Stephens Funeral Home Inc., Allentown.