Published February 23. 2022 07:24AM
MaryAnn Elizabeth Mumbauer, 93, of Macungie, died Feb. 19, 2022, in her residence. She met her husband, Robert on a blind date and they enjoyed 62 years of married life. Born at home and raised in Vera Cruz, she was the daughter of the late Elwood and Edna (Lorah) Benner.
She was a 1946 graduate of Emmaus High School.
She worked for the former Hess’s Patio, Allentown, Emmaus Pajama Factory and Rodale Press, as a supervisor for 34 years, retiring in 1991.
She was a member of Emmaus and Vera Cruz senior clubs, Rodaleians retirees, Vera Cruz Community Association and was a charter member of the Emmaus Lioness Club.
She is survived by her husband; a daughter, Georgia and her husband, Rick Quay; grandchildren, Lindsay and her husband, Phil Rockel, Jennifer and her husband, Chad Wood, Rick and Tina Thompson; great-grandchildren, Ariana, Skyler and Mason. She was predeceased by brothers, Cornelius and Joseph Benner.
Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn., 38105.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Feb. 26 in the Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., 250 Main St,. Emmaus. Viewing will be held 10 to 11 a.m. in the funeral home.