Althea J. (Yenser) Schleicher, age 85, formerly of 7942 Route 873, Slatington PA, died Sunday, March 18, 2001 in St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill PA. She was the Widow of the late Gordon C. Schleicher.

Born October 18, 1915 in Slatington PA, she was the Daughter of the late William and Irene (Nissen) Yenser. She was a Floor Worker for Scotty's Fashions in Palmerton for 15 years before retiring in 1978. She was a Member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Slatington PA. She was a Former Republican Committee Women in Slatington's Third Ward for 20 years.

She is survived by her Son, Karl G. Schleicher of Orefield PA; Daughters, Patricia D. Smith of Bath PA and Mary James of North Cape May NJ; Brothers, Carl Yenser of Slatington PA and Earl Yenser of Slatington PA; Sisters, Ara Cantwell of Slatington PA, Dena Pugh of Slatington PA, LaRue Yenser of Slatington PA and Irene Bilger of Allentown PA; 14 Grandchildren, 18 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great Great Granddaughter.

A Private Graveside Service will be held Thursday, March 22, 2001 in Union Cemetery, Slatington PA. There are no Calling Hours. Interment in Union Cemetery, Slatington PA. The Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., in Schnecksville is in charge of arrangements. The Reverend Russell F. Haab will officiate.

In Lieu of Flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, c/o the Funeral Home, PO Box 196, Schnecksville PA 18078-0196.