R. Ann Schaefer

R. Ann Schaefer, 66, of Bethlehem Twp., died Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at Hospice House of St. Luke's in Lower Saucon Twp. She was born in Troy, NY; the daughter of the late George and Rita Gregg Kehn. She was the loving wife of Richard A. Schaefer.

They celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary this past August.

Ann dedicated her life to her family and friends. She enjoyed crafts and knitting and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bethlehem Twp.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Richard,

two sons, Edward and Daniel, her granddaughter, Skye Lynn Schaefer, and two brothers, George and Kevin. She was preceded in death by one sister.

Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, May 3, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1817 First St. Bethlehem, PA 18020. Visitation will be Sunday, from 6-8 p.m. and Monday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Connell Funeral Home, Inc. 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem. Burial will follow at Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the church or the American Cancer Society, 3893 Adler Place Bethlehem, PA 18017.