Elaine Mae Sheckler (August 9, 1936 - August 10, 2006)

Mrs. Elaine Mae (Bowman) Sheckler, age 70, of 122 Clover Lane Lehighton, Pa., died Thursday, August 10, 2006, at Palmerton Hospital Blue Mt. Health Ctr. in Palmerton, Pa.

Elaine was a member of Ben Salem U.C.C. of Lehighton were she and her husband served as Sextons for many years, and she coordinated the Altar Flowers for the church. And Avid Quilter and Sewer she made quilts for many local families as well as presenting Ex-Change Students with gifts to return to their native lands. Elaine's quilts are now in Holland and Turkey. Her work history was a storied one, from cooking and waitressing at the Spring Dell Drive Inn, to working in the Cannery at Wos-Wit Farms, while finally working in the Green House's for Green Leaf Ent. and Sensinger Green Houses of Lehighton.

In addition to her Hobbies and work responsiblities Elaine provided for her family as a homemaker, and was active in the Friendship Grange, and Big Creek Flower Club, of Lehighton, Pa.

Born in East Penn Twp. she was the daughter of the late Warren Bowman and the late Luella (Muthard) Bowman.

Preceded in death by her husband, Howard J. Sheckler, Sr. July 27, 2003

She is survived by her two Daughters, Mrs. Linda E. Kern wife of David of Lehighton, Pa. Mrs. Carolyn D. Kuehner wife of Gary of Lehighton, Pa.

Two Sons, Mr. Wayne D. Sheckler and his wife Terri with whom he resided of Lehighton Mr. Howard J. Sheckler, Jr. & his wife Stacey of Lehighton, Pa.

Two Sisters, Mrs. Eleanor (Bowman) Stein wife of Robert of Ashfield, Pa. Mrs. Sandy (Bowman) Miller wife of Dale of Tamaqua, Pa.

Four Brothers, Mr. LeRoy Leibenguth & wife Kathryn of Lehighton Mr. Robert Bowman & wife Judy of Lehighton, Pa. Mr. David Bowman & wife Jeanette of Lehighton, Pa., Deceased Brother-Arthur Bowman

Six grandchildren One great-grandchild

Arrangements are being handled by Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Inc., 2066 West Penn Pike, New Ringgold, Pa.

Private Services at the convenience of the family.

Memorials to Healtland Home Health Care & Hospice 1227 Liberty Street Suite 104, Allentown, Pa. 18102

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