Shirley M Schwalm, age 69, of Valley View, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - E Norwegian, Pottsville, with her family by her side.

She was born on Wednesday, June 4, 1952, in Pitman, a daughter of the late Leonard Deitrich and the late Eleanor (Miller) Deitrich.

She was a 1970 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.

Shirley worked for the former Hegins Precision Division of Penn Reel, Hegins and last worked as a cook at the former Friendly Nursing Home, Pitman.

She was a member of Hepler's Church of God, Pitman.

Nana loved taking trips to the beach with her grandchildren, enjoyed canning and gardening. She loved attending her grandchildren's sporting events; she was their greatest cheerleader. She loved spending time with her family.

She is survived by a son, Brian T Huntzinger and his wife Stacy of Pitman; a daughter, Tracy L Vance and her husband Bo Gibson of Valley View; two grandsons, Hunter Vance and his fiancée Tammra Huben and Reece Huntzinger; two granddaughters, Ellie Huntzinger and Piper Gibson; a great granddaughter, Madelyn Vance; three brothers, Leonard Deitrich and his wife Denise of Fountain, Mike Deitrich and his wife Leisha of Valley View, and Dennis Deitrich of Pitman; a sister, Pamela Morgan and her husband Blake of Klingerstown; and several nieces and nephews.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Burial will be in Zion Cemetery, Pitman.

Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com .