Fern Shuman

Fern E. (Moyer) Shuman, born on December 17, 1931, and formerly of Maidencreek Township, passed away on April 22, 2026 at Laureldale Skilled Nursing Center where she had been a resident since November.

 She was born in Maidencreek Township and was the daughter of the late William H. and Elsie L. (Heinly) Moyer. Fern was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Lee E. Shuman; daughter, Norma Boyer; and brother, Lloyd Moyer. 

A graduate of Kutztown High School, Fern was deeply dedicated to her community. She was active in the Blandon Lioness Club and the Blandon Ladies Auxiliary. Fern also volunteered as a dispatcher for the Blandon Fire and Ambulance Association, contributing to the safety and well-being of her neighbors. Fern was a long-time member of Maidencreek Church, where she served on numerous committees and enjoyed singing in the choir. She also, alongside her husband, served as sexton of the church for many years. She retired from Andrew Maier Elementary School where she worked in the cafeteria. Family was the center of Fern’s world. She found great joy in raising her five children and cherished spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her creativity was evident in her passion for crafting and creating quilts, with many loved ones treasuring her handmade gifts. 

Fern is survived by her son, William Shuman, Sinking Spring; daughters, Luann Shuman of Maidencreek Township; Eileen, wife of Jim Wealand, Middletown; and Leona, widow of Mike Smith, North Carolina. She is also survived by seven grandchildren: Bruce James Dissinger Jr., Kristen Dissinger, Katie Stiles, Amy Brown, Sarah Ranicki, Shelby Shuman and Samantha Shuman: ten great-grandchildren, Chase and Cailin Wunsch, Brody and Emma Dissinger, Cora, Ava and Mia Stiles, Jaxon Saunders, Emerson and Oliver Shuman. She is also survived by sister-in-law, June Moyer of Blandon. 

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Maidencreek Church, 261 Main Street, Blandon, PA 19510, with Rev. Dr. Domenik Ackermann officiating. There will be a viewing on Thursday from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Interment will follow at St. Peter's Cemetery, Maidencreek Township. 

At the family's request, please omit sending flowers. After surviving a long hard battle with leukemia, Fern always wanted to support leukemia research. Contributions may be made to https://www.pennmedicine.org , in memory of Fern for leukemia research or Maidencreek Church at the above address. 

Mrs. Shuman's funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Milkins Trymbiski Funeral Home Inc., 4914 Kutztown Road, Temple, PA 19560.