Elaine A. Lichtenwalner, 77, of Allentown, passed away September 16, 2026 in the Phoebe Home Allentown. She was the wife of Thomas L. Lichtenwalner. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Myron C. and Lucille A. (Neumoyer) Fink. Elaine worked as the district receptionist for East Penn School District for many years before retiring. She was an active member of Jerusalem Western Salisbury Church, serving as a Sunday School teacher, pianist, member of the handbell choir, Stephen Minister, church secretary, and member of Queen Esthers.

Elaine is survived by her husband, Thomas; sons, Michael Lichtenwalner and wife Debra, Aaron Lichtenwalner and wife Beth, Bryan Lichtenwalner and wife Marie, Duane Lichtenwalner and wife April, and Dwight Lichtenwalner and wife Betsy; daughter, Tammi Howorth and husband Steve; 18 grandchildren; sisters, Marlene Dorman and Marilyn Defanti.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM in Jerusalem Western Salisbury Church, 3441 Devonshire Road, Allentown, PA 18103. Viewing 9:30 to 11:00 AM in the church. Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus is handling arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the church or to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.