Orwigsburg — Marlene D. Schneck (Daniels), a long-time resident of Orwigsburg passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends, Wednesday the 12th of July at Lehigh Valley Hospital.

She leaves behind her beloved husband Kenneth L. Schneck; her daughter Jamie L. Schneck of Orwigsburg; a daughter Jennifer E. Ryan (Schneck) and her husband Michael of Bethlehem, PA; and a son Jeffrey C. Schneck of Denver, PA. She also leaves a brother David (Bucky) Daniels and his wife Donna of Orwigsburg, PA and a sister Anne Daniels and her companion Charles Kerstner of Orwigsburg, PA. She is also survived by her grandchildren Mckenna, Marlana, Jacob and Teagan who she loved very much.

Marlene enjoyed being with her husband, children and grandchildren. She was an active member and choir participant of St. Johns UCC. She loved to debate politics and was a life-long member of the Republican Party. She loved music and was in the band Whiskey River for over 30 years. She enjoyed traveling and socializing with her family and friends. She will always be remembered for her yearly Christmas and Memorial Day parties and having the gift of bringing people together to enjoy life.

The Hamilton-Breiner Funeral Home of Orwigsburg, has been entrusted with arrangements. The memorial service will be held this Saturday the 15th of July at 4:00PM, at St. John's UCC in Orwigsburg. Family and friends are encouraged to attend and celebrate her life. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Marlene's name to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718