Sylvia E. Mayo, 88, of Orefield, died Sept. 7, 2023, at home.

She was the wife of Theodore T. Mayo.

Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Esther (Hilbert) Shaner.

She was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, Orefield, as well as a member of the Rosicrucian Society.

Before retiring, she worked many years as a Realtor for Patt White Real Estate and before that for Monaghan Real Estate.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by sons Theodore R. and his wife, Leslee, and Anthony R. and his wife, Deborah, all of Orefield; grandsons Jeremy and Anthony; great-grandchildren Isabella, Jason, Anthony and Devlin; great-granddaughter Remmington; and sister-in-law Eleanor Shaner.

She was predeceased by her daughters Terry M. Compher and Linda M. Mayo; grandson Christopher M.; and a brother Richard.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Sanctuary at Haafsville, c/o the funeral home, 1625 W. Highland St., Allentown, PA.

Arrangements were made by Trexler Funeral Home, Allentown.