Ella C. Adam, 100, formerly of Perry Twp., died Sunday, December 22, 2013 in Hearthstone at Maidencreek. She was the wife of Arlan D. Adam, who died October 1970. Born in Hamburg, she was the daughter of the late Peter J. and Carrie B. (Balthaser) Schappell. Ella first worked on the Schappell family farms in Hamburg and Perry Twp. She then worked for fifteen years as a sewing machine operator for the Merit Underwear Company, Shoemakersville and the Globe Underwear Company, Leesport. Ella then became a Lutheran Brotherhood Insurance agent for twelve years. She was a life-long and active member of Zion's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Perry Twp. Ella was a member of the ELCA at church and a former Sunday School teacher. She enjoyed making quilts for the church's Christmas Bazarres. Ella cooked for Berks Encore Meals On Wheels at the Hamburg Senior Center. She was a member of the Shoemakersville Senior Citizens and the Leesport Woman's Club where she was chairperson of the garden division. Ella is survived by one son: Allen D., husband of Carol A. (Shollenberger) Adam, Brighton, Michigan. She was predeceased by a son: Richard A. Adam, who died in March 2000; and a brother: Earl Schappell. Services will be held on Friday at 1:30 pm from Zion's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 354 Zion's Church Road, Shoemakersville, PA 19555. Burial will follow in Zion's Cemetery, Perry Twp. A viewing will be held in the church Friday 12:00 noon to 1:30 pm. Memorial contributions may be sent to Zion's Evangelical Lutheran Church Memorial Fund at the above address. Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., Hamburg is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, please visit, www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com.