Hilda T. Schedler

Hilda T. Schedler, 97, of Palmer Twp., Pa., entered peacefully into God’s eternal care on August 23, 2023. Her loving family and friends were by her side.

Hilda was born on May 25, 1926 in Allentown, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa Scheller Bender.

She was a 1944 graduate of Allentown High School. After moving to the Easton area she worked at Easton National Bank for several years prior to starting a family. She retired in 1986 as a secretary for the Prudential Paul Ford Real Estate Company.

She was a longtime member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church. She will always be remembered for her devoted faith to God and his church. Hilda volunteered for the Crayola Experience for many years, was a member of the St. Jane’s women’s group, Ambassador Club and the Easton Chapter of Senior Circle.

Hilda loved her sweets, and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She is joined with her husband, Joseph of 71 years who passed away on December 12, 2018, along with her son Edward Schedler, her brothers, Joseph Bender, Thomas Bender, sister, Catherine Troxell and a son-in-law, Barry Brodt.

Hilda is survived by her daughter, Joan Brodt of Palmer Twp., with whom she resided; grandsons, Barry and his wife Nicole of Lower Nazareth, and Ryan and his wife Gina of Newtown Square, Pa., along with her great-grandchildren, Madison, Cameron and Mia. She is also survived by her sister, Dolores Doll of Bethlehem, Pa., her sister-in-law Shirley Schedler of Fall River, MA., and several nieces and nephews.

A viewing will be held on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from 9:00 A.M. to 10:15 A.M. in St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, 4049 Hartley Ave. Easton, Pa., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 A.M. Interment will then take place at Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem, Pa. The family would like to extend a heartfelt gratitude to Mary, her caregiver for her care and compassion over the years.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Hilda, to the Church. The Finegan Funeral Home, Palmer Twp., Pa., has been entrusted with her arrangements.