The Saucon Valley School District issued a statement about a student who died unexpectedly on Sunday.
Elena M. Wenger died unexpectedly Sunday. The 11-year-old Lower Saucon Township resident was a Saucon Valley student.
“(Our) community is saddened by the sudden loss of student Elena Wenger,” the district’s statement said. “Elena was a wonderful and active student…”
Counselors will be available at both the elementary and middle schools Wednesday and Thursday
Parents who have questions about helping their children cope with grief should call the elementary or middle school offices to be put in touch with a counselor.
The phone number for the elementary school office is 610-838-7051 and the number for the middle school office is 610-838-7071.
On a Saucon Source Facebook post about the obituary for Elena Wenger there have already been dozens of comments posted expressing shock, grief and condolences for the family.
A Mass of Christian Burial for her will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 1, 2016 at St. Lawrence Roman Catholic Church, 345 Elmwood Lane, Riegelsville, and will be followed by interment at Springtown Cemetery, Springfield Township.