Suzanne Mary Christman, 84, died peacefully Jan. 10, 2025, in Phoebe Home, Allentown.

Born Sept. 20, 1940, in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Frank W. and Hazel (Leiby) Hoss.

The wife of the late Frederick W. Christman, after graduating from Allentown High School in 1958, she embarked on a distinguished career in public education.

Her experience included roles as a Title I Aide for nine years, a tax office secretary for 14 years, and a warehouse secretary for two years, all for the Allentown School District.

She faithfully served the retired school employees of Lehigh Chapter and provided extraordinary service to Region II and recognized for her many years of exceptional service.

Her dedication to education extended beyond her professional life.

Upon retiring from the Allentown School District in 2003, she continued her support for education as an active member of PASR, where she served as the hospitality committee chairman for the Lehigh Chapter.

Additionally, she was very deeply involved in her church, Church of the Good Shepherd, Alburtis, and community holding leadership positions in the Lower Lehigh AARP 4150, volunteering for Phoebe Home as an office clerk, as entertainment chairman for Alburtis, and spent many of her later years working at the local voter registration office.

She was described by her friends as a one-of-a-kind individual — funny, strong willed, independent, and with the gift of gab.

She was considered as the life of the party according to her friends.

An avid card player with the knack for winning, she also loved to travel, and told it like it was.

Above all, she cherished her family, including her extended family (as an honorary Schneck), and enjoyed quality time with her loved ones.

Her survivors include daughters Sherri Christman and her fiancé Joseph Chipkar of Whitehall, Sandi Brown of Washington state, and Staci Krause of New Castle, Del.; grandchildren Koda and Eli Brown, and Nicholas Sampson; stepson Fred of Lancaster; and great-granddaughter Harper.

She was predeceased by her brother William Hoss.

Her memorial service will be 11 a.m. Jan. 17 at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 135 Quarry Road, Alburtis, PA 18011.

Calling hour will begin at 10 a.m.

Anyone using a GPS for map guidance, please use the complete church address including the Zip code, due to slight GPS discrepancies.

Condolences may be offered at trexlerfuneralhome.com.

Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the church.

Arrangements made by Trexler Funeral Home, Allentown.