Nancy R. Schnell of Doylestown died peacefully on Sunday May 3, 2015 at Briarleaf Health Care. She was 73.

She was the beloved wife of the late Bruce C. Schnell.

Born in Trenton New Jersey, she was the second youngest of 11 children to the late Lloyd and Jennifer Landolphi Orth.

Nancy was a graduate of Roxboro High School, class of 1959 and immediately began her career as a loan officer for a small company. After many years of hard work she became the Vice President of Operations at American Financial Corporation where she retired from in 2002.

Nancy was a faithful and active member of the New Britain Baptist Church, she taught Sunday school, sang in the choir and served on several committees. She loved animals especially her cats, she enjoyed working in her garden, going to the Jersey Shore to walk the beach. She will be sadly missed by her devoted family and friends. 

Nancy is survived by her 2 caring sons; William E. Schnell and Christopher B. Schnell, 2 brothers Albert and John Orth, 3 sisters; Jean Anderson, Virginia Hays and Alyce Groff. She is also survived by her 2 dear grandchildren; Mary and Joseph Gregg.

Nancy’s family will receive condolences on Saturday May 9, 2015 from 10:00am until her Memorial Service 11:00am at New Britain Baptist Church, E. Butler Ave. at Tamanend Ave. New Britain, PA 18901.  Her interment will be held privately.

Contributions in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer Disease Association, 399 Market St. Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106.