Grace V. Arce, 80, died peacefully Oct. 28, 2023, in St. Luke’s Hospice House, Bethlehem. She was the loving wife of the late Moises R. Arce Sr. with whom she shared 56 years of marriage. Born in Manheim, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Thelma (Hartenstine) Shreiner. She was one of 14 children, 10 who have predeceased her.

She thoroughly enjoyed her profession of being a waitress. Serving and helping others was her gift in life. After more than 30 years of waitressing, at Superior Restaurant and The Trivet, she retired in 2008.

She was a member of Old Zionsville U.C.C.

Spending time with family, laughing and always wearing a smile on her face was her through and through. She was a loving and caring person, devoted wife, mother and friend - always thinking of others first. “To know her was to love her.”

She is survived by daughter Mary and her husband, Douglas McGill; son, Joseph; daughter, April and her husband, Van Hollenthoner; son, Moises Jr.; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Dorothy Shreiner, Jean Graham, Barbara Fenstermaker. She was predeceased by a daughter, Dawn Marie.

Services are private. Arrangements were made by The Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus.