Published November 29. 2023 07:42AM
Roseann Conticelli Schleicher, 74, of Macungie, died peacefully Nov. 21, 2023, in her home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with Amyloidosis. She was the wife of Tom Schleicher. Born in Queens, N.Y., she was a daughter of Anthony and Rose Conticelli.
She was a graduate of Allentown Central Catholic High School, Class of 1967.
She was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church and was an active member of the Macungie Borough Council and the town beautification committee. She was a resident of Macungie for 49 years.
She leaves behind a legacy of pure kindness, compassion, love and strength. She was most proud of her family.
She is survived by her husband; daughters, Lisa (Pat) Furey, Kristi Sorrentino; grandchildren, Nicolas (Antonella Distefano), Sarah, Reagan, Aidan, Ashton, Anthony, Adriana; nieces and nephews; sisters, Emily (Roger) Mohr, of Macungie, Betty (Kevin) Carroll, of Farmingdale, N.J.; brother, Tony (Barbara) Conticelli, of Amelia Island, Fla.; dear friends.
Contributions may be made to Lehigh Valley Hospice, 2024 Lehigh St., Suite 100, Allentown, 18103 or American Heart Association, 1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd, #700, Philadelphia, 19103.
A celebration of her life will be held 11 a.m. Nov. 30 at the Stephens Funeral Home, Inc., 274 N. Krocks Road, Allentown. Friends and family may call 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Nov. 30 in the funeral home.