Anna Benner, 97, of Macungie, died July 21 at the Willow Senior Living Community in Macungie. She was the wife of the late Joseph C. Benner to whom she was happily married for over 68 years. She and Joseph shared a long and full life that included a love of antiquing and traveling in the US and abroad. She loved reading, crocheting, and cats. Born in Shimerville, she was the daughter of the late William E. Schaffer, Sr. and the late Euphemia (Brosky) Schaffer.

Anna worked as a seamstress at the Emmaus Pajama Factory and the Collegeville Flag & Mfg. Company. She was an antiques dealer for over 30 years and participated in the Kutztown Folk Festival for over 25 years. She was a member of the Old Zionsville U.C.C. for over 75 years. She was an active member of many service and social organizations including: the Vera Cruz Senior Citizens, the Emmaus Senior Citizens, the Vera Cruz Community Association, the Vera Cruz Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, the Upper Milford Historical Society, the Emmaus Historical Society, the American Carnival Glass Club, and the Keystone Carnival Glass Club. She was a kind person and will be sorely missed by family and friends.

Survivors: Daughter Linda S. Benner wife of John Barone of Williamsburg, VA. Sister-in-law Mary Ann wife of Robert Mumbauer of Macungie. Nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. She was predeceased by her brother William E. Schaffer and her sister Dorothy J. Scholl.

Services: A funeral service will be held on Tue., July 27, 2021 in the Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., 250 Main St., Emmaus at 10:00 AM followed by interment in the Old Zionsville U.C.C. Cemetery. A calling hour will be held on Tuesday from 9:00 to 10:00 AM in the funeral home. Masks are required for visitation and services in the funeral home.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Anna's memory to the Old Zionsville U.C.C. and the Lehigh Valley Hospital Network - Hospice Care.