Althea Benfield Erb Althea Benfield Erb, 93, of Emmaus, died February 13, 2014 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the widow of Marcus Elmer Erb. Born in Lower Milford Twp., she was the daughter of the late Henry J. and Mary Ann (Benfield) Fox. She was a member of Bethel Bible Fellowship Church, Emmaus. Survivors: Sons, Francis R and Gerald L. Erb of Emmaus; Daughters, Diana C. Erb and companion David P. Diehl of Allentown and Mary E. wife of Vincent Fraccica of Riegelsville; Grandsons, Daniel and Anthony Fraccica. She was predeceased by sons, Marcus H. and Kenneth L. Erb; Brother, Franklin H. Fox; Sisters, Luella Gogel, Minnie Mae Fox, and Ruth Mary Fox; and companion Ray Shankweiler. Services: Funeral Services Fri., February 21, 2014 at 11:00 AM in Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., 250 Main St., Emmaus. Viewing 10:00 to 11:00 AM in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Lehigh Zion Cemetery, Alburtis. Online condolences may be made to www.schantzfh.com Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Bethel Bible Fellowship Church, 418 Elm St., Emmaus, PA 18049.