Published January 31. 2024 08:16AM
Theresa M. Schwartz, 102, of Slatington, died Jan. 22, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the wife of the late John F. Schwartz.
Born in North Coplay, she was a daughter of the late Mathias and Juliana (Pfeiffer) Graf.
She was a sewing machine operator for various Lehigh Valley garment manufacturers. She worked on the family farm.
She was a member of St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, Coplay.
She was a lifelong member of Neffs and Laurys fire companies.
She is survived by three sons, John of Whitehall, James and wife Ellen of Walnutport and Ronald with whom she resided; a sister, Elsie and husband Reynold of Allentown; six grandchildren, John, Kevin, Mark, James, Shelly and Scott; and 10 grandchildren.
She was predeceased by three brothers, Adolf, Frank and Herman; two sisters, Julie and Hermenia; and a daughter-in-law, Jean.
Contributions may be made to the church, 4. S. Fifth St., Coplay, 18037.
Arrangements were made by Brubaker Funeral Home Inc., Coplay.