Paulette F. Shankweiler, 67, of Zionsville, passed away Saturday in Lehigh

Valley Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, friends and Pastor.  She was the wife of William L. Shankweiler.  They were married 47 years in May. 

            Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Arlene V. (Schafer) Scheirer of Zionsville and the late Paul L. Scheirer.  She worked at Countryside Drive In, Lehigh Valley Dairy, Air Products, Dutch Treat Drive In, and lastly for Allegiance Home Health Care.  

            Paulette was a faithful lifetime member Old Zionsville United Church of Christ, where she taught Sunday School, directed the choir and was church pianist, and was on worship and music committee and the bell choir. 

            She was a member of Upper Milford Fire Co. Western District Ladies Auxiliary She sang with Crazy Willie and the Country Rangers and The Earl Keller Band.  Along with loving her family, she enjoyed going for a ride in her hot air balloon, "The Clip Away".

            Survivors:  Husband and mother, son Paul and his wife, Christa, grandchildren Melissa, Stefani, Devin, Kimberlee and Natalee.  In addition to her father, she was predeceased by a son, Ronald.

            Services:  11:00 a.m. Thursday in the church, 5981 Fountain Rd., Old Zionsville.  Calling hours are 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in Schmoyer Funeral Home, 8926 Brookdale Road, Breinigsville and from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the church.

            Contributions:  To the church, P.O. Box 215, Old Zionsville 18068.  www.schmoyerfuneralhome.com