Anna L. Helfrich, 84, of Lower Macungie Twp, died Sept. 20, 2016 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the loving wife of Hiram G. Helfrich, Jr., with whom she celebrated 63 years of marriage. Born in Macungie on January 25, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Paul J. and Marian A. (Ohl) Yoachim. She was a bookkeeper and partner in her husband's businesses and was a school bus driver for East Penn School District for 28 ½ years, retiring in 2006. She was a member of Chestnut Hill U.C.C. Anna was a member of the Ladies Birds of the former Emmaus Owls Nest and was a 4-H member and raised prize winning show hogs and traveled with her father to the PA Farm Shows and fairs helping to show his prize winning champion show hogs.

Survivors: Husband; Sons, Glenn A. Helfrich and wife Linda of Hereford and Gerry A. Helfrich and wife Irma of Mt. Zion, IL; Daughter, Gloria A. wife of Michael A. Roeder of Center Valley; Grandchildren, Scott M. and wife Maureen of Mountville, Stephanie R., and Timothy A. of Mt. Zion, IL; Great Grandchildren, Dara A., Eamon M., and Clare R. Helfrich of Mountville; Brothers, Ray, husband of the late Mary Lou of Zionsville, Charles and wife Arlene of Allentown, David and wife Doreen of Breinigsville, and Paul and wife Kathy of Rome; Brother-in-law, Harry Kester; Many Nieces and Nephews. She was predeceased by grandson, Nathaniel Helfrich; Sisters, Faye Welsch, Elizabeth Hansen, and Hilda Kester; Brothers, Carl and John "Jack" Yoachim.

Services: Funeral Services Sat., Sept. 24, 2016 at 10:30 AM in Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., 250 Main St., Emmaus. Viewing Fri. 7:00 to 8:30 PM and Sat. 9:30 to 10:30 AM in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Chestnut Hill Cemetery.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Animals in Distress, 5075 Limeport Pike, Coopersburg, PA 18036.