Jean I. Newhard, 95, formerly from Coplay, died Dec. 10, 2023, at DevonHouse Senior Living, Allentown. She was the wife of the late Curtis F. Newhard.

Born Aug. 5, 1928, in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Raymond S. and Deborah V. (Meyer) Ringer.

She assisted her late husband in the ownership and operation of the family farm, Newhard Farms, North Whitehall, from 1956-92.

Active in the life of her church, she was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, Mickleys, where she served as the former superintendent and teacher of the Sunday School, serving on the consistory and with the choir.

She also was the former treasurer of St. John’s Union Cemetery Association for many years.

Her survivors include children Donald C. Newhard (Karen) of Coplay, Dennis G. Newhard (Ruth) of St. Michaels, Md., and Deborah J. Whitaker of Coplay; sister Arlene D. Remaley of Allentown; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Dec. 16 at St. John’s UCC, Mickleys, 2918 MacArthur Road, Whitehall.

The Rev. Virginia G. Schlegel will officiate.

Family and friends may pay their respects 9:30-10:50 a.m. Saturday in the church.

Interment will follow the service at St. John’s Union Cemetery, Mickleys.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at heintzelmancares.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church, c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.

Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Schnecksville.