Diane B. Schlauch
Diane B. (Green) Schlauch, 81, formerly of Church Road, Slatington, died Oct. 21, 2023, in Palmerton Senior Living Community.
She was the wife of the late Rodney K. Schlauch Sr. and Thomas J. Graver.
Born Oct. 9, 1942, in Slatington, she was the daughter of the late Stella I. (Redline) Green.
A 1960 graduate of Northwestern Lehigh High School, she co-owned and operated with her late husband, Rodney, the Germansville Feed and Farm Supply Inc. for 48 years before retiring in 2009.
She was a member of Heidelberg Union Church, Heidelberg Township, and Heidelberg Area Retired Persons, and was a former treasurer of the Lehigh County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee.
Her survivors include stepsons Rodney K. Schlauch Jr. of Palmerton, and Frederick R. Schlauch (Cindy) of Germansville; siblings Madeline G. Krawchuck of Laurel, Md., Sherwood W. Green of Palmerton, Eunice P. Smith (Lewis) of Slatington, Donna I. Stahler (John) of Center Valley, Dennis A. Green (Joann) of New Tripoli, and Colleen M. Bleiler (Larry) of Slatington; grandchildren Katherine, Rebecca and Matthew; great-granddaughter Adrianna; and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by sisters Ann Louise Loy and Elaine E. Jones.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Oct. 26 at Heidelberg Union Church, 5187 Irvin Road, Slatington, with the Rev. Michelle G. Funk officiating.
Family and friends may pay their respects 10-11 a.m. Thursday at the church.
Private interment at Towamensing Cemetery, Palmerton.
Expressions of sympathy may be made at heintzelmancares.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church memorial fund and/or to the Rural Preservation Association of Northwestern Lehigh, both c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 10878-0196.
Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. in Schnecksville