Geraldine B. Schafer, 90, of Emmaus, died April 18, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family and her loving Yorkie, Fergie. She was the wife of the late Eugene Schafer for many years. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Irma (Heistand) Bennecoff.

She was a switchboard operator for Cedarbrook Nursing Home until her retirement.

She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Emmaus.

She is survived by daughters, Jean Ann Bortz (Dennis), Constance Winegardner (Jeff), Tami Fenstermaker (Richard); granddaughters, Dana, Nicole, Toni; three great-grandchildren.

Contributions may be made to Lehigh Valley Hospice.

A graveside service will be private. Arrangements were made by the Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Homes, Emmaus.