Suzanne M. Christman

Suzanne Mary Christman, 84, born September 20th, 1940 in Allentown, PA to the late Frank W. and Hazel (Leiby) Hoss, led a remarkable life. On Friday, January 10, 2025, she passed away peacefully at the Phoebe Home, Allentown. She was the wife of the late Frederick W. Christman. After graduating from Allentown High School in 1958, she embarked on a distinguished career in public education. Her experience included roles as a Title I Aide for nine years, a tax office secretary for 14 years, and a warehouse secretary for two years all for the Allentown School District. Suzanne faithfully served the retired school employees of Lehigh Chapter and provided extraordinary service to Region II and recognized for her many years of exceptional service. Suzanne’s dedication to education extended beyond her professional life. Upon retiring from the Allentown School District in 2003, she continued her support for education as an active member of PASR, where she served as the hospitality committee chairman for the Lehigh Chapter. Additionally, she was very deeply involved in her church, Church of the Good Shepherd, Alburtis and community holding, leadership positions in the Lower Lehigh AARP #4150, volunteering for Phoebe Home as an office clerk, as entertainment chairman for Alburtis, and spent many of her later years working at the local voter registration office. Suzanne was described by her friends as a one-of-a-kind individual - funny, strong willed, independent, and had the gift of gab. She was considered as the life of the party according to her friends. An avid card player with the knack for winning, she also loved to travel, and told it like it was. Above all, Suzanne cherished her family, including her extended family (as an honorary Schneck), and enjoyed quality time with her loved ones. Survivors: daughters Sherri Christman and her fiancé Joseph Chipkar of Whitehall, Sandi Brown of WA, Staci Krause of New Castle, DE; 3 grandchildren Koda and Eli Brown, Nicholas Sampson; stepson Fred of Lancaster; one great granddaughter Harper. She was predeceased by her brother William Hoss. Memorial Service: 11:00 AM, Friday, January 17 at Church of the Good Shepherd, 135 Quarry Rd., Alburtis, PA 18011. Calling hour will begin at 10:00 AM. Anyone using a GPS for map guidance, please use the complete church address including the zip code, due to slight GPS discrepancies. Memorials can be considered in her memory to the church.