Carol A. Wright, 70, a long-time resident of Lititz, passed away Friday, Feb. 1, 2013, at 6:15 p.m., surrounded by her family.

The wife of R. Earl Wright, the two were virtually inseparable during their 53-year marriage.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter: Tammy Tabbutt, fiancee of Joe Doskocil, of Lancaster; son: Bob Wright of Bala Cynwyd; and her four grandsons: Tyler, Taylor, Sam and Gus.

The daughter of the late Lester and Mary Kessler, Carol grew up in Lebanon and graduated from Lebanon Senior High School. Following graduation, she worked as a waitress at Sprecher’s Diner (Heisey’s Diner) in Lebanon, where her wit and teasing banter with her regular customers brought smiles to many.

Carol was a homemaker during her children’s adolescence and was well known for her enthusiastic support of Warwick Warrior athletics. In her later years and until her retirement, Carol worked as a cashier for Stauffers of Kissell Hill at their Leola and Lititz supermarkets.

An avid reader, Carol also enjoyed cooking, baking, crocheting, watching her daytime soap operas, and listening to her favorite band Il Divo. But her favorite thing to do was go on long motorcycle rides on the back of the Harley Davidson with Earl. She was a member of the Northeast Harley Davidson Dresser and Touring Association, through which she developed several close friendships across the country.

Carol was a kind and true friend to many, lending support to anyone she saw struggling in life. Phone calls, greeting cards, a good laugh or an encouraging letter found there way to many along Carol’s path. A loving wife and mother, and a doting grandmother, she brought great joy to her family.

Memorial services for Carol will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Carol’s name to Hospice and Community Care, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.

To send online condolences, visit richardheiseyfuneralhome.com.

Thelma P. Witmeyer, 87, formerly of Manheim, died peacefully Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013 at Luther Acres in Lititz.

Born in Manheim, she was the daughter of the late LeRoy J. and Helen M. Rauch Peiffer. Thelma was the loving wife of the late Eugene B. "Gene" Witmeyer, who died in April of 2009.

Thelma worked as a medical office assistant for Dr. William Huss of Lancaster, and Dr. John Kreider of East Petersburg. Following retirement, she helped as an assistant at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church nursery school program in Manheim.

Thelma was a life-long and faithful member of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, where she sang in the choir for over 70 years, was a member of the bell choir, director of the Cherub Choir, and Sunday school teacher. She was a graduate of Manheim High School’s class of 1944. Thelma continued her education at Lancaster General Hospital, where she graduated with a degree in the laboratory technician program. She was a member of the Manheim Lioness Club and the Manheim Historical Society. Her interests included knitting, cross-stitch, music and spending time in Cape May, N.J.

Surviving are three daughters: Connie M., wife of Tim Sheaffer, of Lititz; Cheryl A. Witmeyer, best friend of Kenny Shank, of Manheim; Carole S., wife of Casey Koerner, of Galivants Ferry, S.C.; a grandson: Jason M. Sheaffer; a granddaughter: Jennifer K. Eck; four great-grandchildren: Juliana Sheaffer, Savannah Sheaffer, Benjamin Sheaffer, Adriana Sheaffer; and a brother: Melvin, husband of Alice Peiffer, of Lititz. Preceding her in death are two brothers: Jim and "Bud" Peiffer, and a sister: Bernice Peiffer.

Her funeral will be held at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church on Feb. 14. Interment will be in Longenecker’s Brethren Cemetery, Lititz.

Those desiring may send contributions in Thelma’s memory to the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Memorial Fund, 2 S. Hazel St., Manheim, PA 17545.

To send the family online condolences, visit buchfuneral.com.

Steven H. Chezum, 64, of Lititz, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Fairfield, Iowa he was the son of the late Harry L. and Suzanne (Brobston) Chezum. He shared 25 years with his wife Maria E. (Limardo) Sinnott-Chezum.

He was a graduate of Louisiana Tech University, where he received a master’s degree in human resources and went on to work for Eon Labs, Inc. for many years, retiring from there as the director of the human resources department.

Steve loved animals and especially was very fond of his cat, Jack.

He was a veteran, proudly serving his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War.

In addition to Maria, he is survived by two daughters: Kristi C. Dougherty, wife of Jon, of Broadlands, Va.; Mary Sinnott-Zervos, wife of Dino, of Baldwin, N.Y.; and a son: Michael Sinnott, husband of Katie, of Malverne, N.Y. Also surviving are two grandchildren: Melina and Christopher Zervos.

A Christian prayer service was held Feb. 18 at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory with Rev. James O’Blaney officiating. Interment followed at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in Annville with full military honors.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Steve’s memory can be made to the Humane League of Lancaster County, 2195 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602. To send the family online condolences, please visit snyderfuneralhome.com.

Grace E. Fissel, 83, of Lititz, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Paul D. and Gertrude Ebersole Zimmerman, and was the wife of the late John H. Fissel.

A lifelong member of Grace Lutheran Church, Lancaster, she was active in the children’s ministry as a Sunday school teacher and served as a council member.

She volunteered as a docent at Wheatland and enjoyed knitting, sewing, reading and working with children to make crafts.

A McCaskey High School and Millersville University graduate, she taught kindergarten for 30 years, spending much of her career at West Willow Elementary School.

She is survived by a sister: Marianne, wife of Arthur Bracken, Lancaster; a brother: Charles Zimmerman, husband of Nancy, Lakeland, Fla.; four nieces; and several grandnieces and grandnephews.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, Feb. 21 at 11 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 517 N. Queen St. The family will receive friends after the service. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.

Contributions in memory of Grace may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 3544 N. Progress Ave., Suite 205, Harrisburg, PA, 17110.

Online condolences to the family can be made at richardheiseyfuneralhome.com.

Howard Carl Johnson, "HOJO," 83, of Lancaster, formally of Lititz, passed away Sunday, Feb. 10 2013.

He was born Dec. 13, 1929 in Wildwood, N.J. and was son of the late Leon and Elenor (Woodword) Johnson.

He was married to the late Ruth (Massey) Johnson for over 50 years. He loved spending time wood-working, fishing and with his family. He was an Army veteran, a member of American Legion Post 56 in Lititz and VFW Post 10555 in Panama City, Fla.

He is survived by a sister: Irene Gilvear of New Jersey; two sons: Gordon Johnson, husband of Cindy, Lititz; and Mark Johnson, husband of Jane, Shillington; 11 nephews, seven nieces, eight grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife in 2002, two sons: Karl Johnson, husband of Linda; and David Johnson; two brothers: William Johnson and Leon Johnson; and one sister: Carol Hensman.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Howard’s memory may be made to Hospice and Community Care, P.O. Box 4125, c/o Mount Joy Campus, Lancaster, Pa, 17604-4125.

Wayne Lawrence, Sr. (Boompa), 94, of Garden Spot Village, New Holland, and formerly of Log Cabin Road in Lititz, died Monday, Feb. 18.

He had been a resident of Garden Spot Village since November 2000 and was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Ruth Ellen (Stickley) Lawrence, in February of 2010.

Born in Bourbon, Ind., one of three children of Elmer and Arvada Lawrence, he previously lived in South Bend and Goshen, Ind. and Thousand Oaks, Calif.

Wayne grew up in South Bend and graduated from Riley High School in 1937. He was president of his class. He attended Purdue University and worked at Bendix Corp. and Dutron Corp.

Wayne and his family lived in Ardmore and on Portage Road in South Bend, where they were active members of Portage Chapel Methodist Church from 1947-1962.

Wayne and his wife moved to Lancaster in 1963 when Wayne was transferred by Shasta Industries to serve as general manager of the new Shasta Travel Trailer Plant in Leola. In 1972, he was transferred to the Shasta Corporate headquarters in California. In 1974, following the sale of Shasta Industries, he returned to the Lancaster area and, along with partners, purchased the Sunline Coach Company in Denver. He served as President and Chairman of the Board until his retirement in 1988.

He was an avid fisherman, and he and his wife traveled over much of the U.S. and Canada towing a travel trailer or fifth wheel trailer. They were able to visit every state in the Union.

He was a member of Ephrata Church of the Brethren and The Good Friends Sunday School Class. He served as a deacon of the church and as a volunteer at Brethren Village. He and his wife spent much time, after retirement, visiting residents of nursing homes, providing supplies to shut-ins and transportation to doctors, church, grocery stores, etc. to those who had no means of getting there.

Surviving is a son: Wayne (Larry) Lawrence, Jr. (Sybil Lawrence), Lancaster; a daughter: Linda S. Gregory, Indianapolis; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; a sister: Eleanor Lawrence Petty; brothers-in-law: Kenneth Petty, Norris Smith; and sister-in-law: Isabel Stickley. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter: Karen M. Allen (Gary), Bowie, Md.; a brother: Lamar Lawrence; brothers-in-law: Joseph Delahousaye, Ralph Stickley; and sisters-in-law: Joyce (Stickley) Smith, Frances Lawrence and Marie Delahousaye.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service at the Garden Spot Village Chapel, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland on Saturday, Feb. 23 at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. Chet Yoder officiating. Visitation time with the family will be at the chapel from 1:30 p.m. until the time of service. Internment will be at the Millport Cemetery, Warwick Township, at the convenience of the family.

Please omit flowers. Those desiring may send contributions in Wayne’s memory to the Garden Spot Village Benevolence Fund, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, Pa. 17557; or to Ephrata Church of The Brethren, 201 Crescent Ave., Ephrata, Pa. 17522.

Arrangements are being made by Stradling Funeral Homes. Online condolences can be made at stradlingfuneralhome.com.

Sharon "Grammy" (Fink) Shaffer, 67, of Lititz, passed away Monday, Feb. 11, 2013 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Whelma Jane (Seiders) Fink.

Grammy worked for a number of years as a beautician and waitress, and later retired from the manufacturing division of Warner-Lambert/Pfizer. She was a 1963 graduate of Manheim Central High School and attended Coleman Memorial Chapel in Brickerville.

A kind and caring mother and grandmother, she loved video games, crossword puzzles, cooking, crocheting and swimming.

She is survived by a son: Kevin W. Myers, and his wife Sheri, of Akron, Ohio; a daughter: Simone Renee Haller, and her husband Keith, of Lititz; four grandchildren: Justin Shuman and Amanda Myers of Akron, Ohio; and Megan Weidman (Turcotte) and Alexis Haller of Lititz; three great-grandchildren; one sister: Donna Victoria Engle of Ephrata; and five brothers: Russell S. Fink, Jr. of Lancaster; and Byron Lee, Eric Christian, Robin Ray and Gary Lance Fink, all of Akron, Ohio.

Memorial services were held Feb. 15 at Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory with Rev. Russell Hobbs officiating.

To place a condolence online, visit snyderfuneralhome.com.

Marion H. Snader, 104, of Manheim, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013 at the Pleasant View Retirement Community.

Marion was the loving wife of Isaac M. Snader, who died in 1984.

Born in New Holland, she was the daughter of the late John S. and Ella Parmer Hillard.

In her early years, Marion was a telephone operator for the Bell Telephone Company in Lancaster. She was a longtime faithful member of the Salem United Methodist Church in Manheim. Her interests included gardening, traveling, reading, playing bridge and discussing politics. She had a life-long passion for her family and she loved drinking coffee and eating lots of chocolate.

Surviving is a daughter: Joan S., wife of Byron W. Sprock, of Manheim; a son: John H., husband of Janet J. Snader, of Newark, Del.; seven grandchildren: Donna Hlavacek, Katherine Stehman, Gail Billips, Carolyn Basilone, Karen Degler, Susanne Spitsbergen, John Snader, Jr.; seven great-grandchildren: Andrea Stehman, Mark Stehman, Erica Moyer, Lee Billips, Zoe Basilone, Jake Degler, Emily Degler; two sisters: June, wife of Harold Witmer; and Ruby Evans, all of New Holland. Preceding her in death are two brothers: Jack and Edwin Hillard; and two sisters: Anna Martin and Irma Talbot.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral service at the Hoffer Auditorium at Pleasant View Retirement Community, 544 N. Penryn Road, Manheim, on Friday, Feb. 22 at 10:30 a.m. Interment is in Ranck’s United Methodist Cemetery, New Holland. Friends may visit with the family in the Hoffer Auditorium on Friday morning from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent in Marion’s memory to the Salem United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 140 N. Penn St., Manheim, PA 17545.

To send the family online condolences, visit BuchFuneral.com.

John B. Zahn, 97, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, Feb. 15, 2013 at Moravian Manor in Lititz.

He was the husband of the late Pauline M. Hoffman Zahn, who passed away in 1980. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Parke V. and Kathryn Bishop Zahn.

John had been a senior aircraft instrument mechanic for the U.S. Civil Service, working for 28 years at the former Olmstead Air Force Base in Middletown, until his retirement in 1969. After his retirement, he worked for nine years at Millersville State College. He enjoyed golf, playing into his early 90s.

He is survived by his daughter: Mary Z., married to Lynn E. Kister, of Lancaster; two grandchildren: Kyle Bishop Kister and Morgan Trente Kister; and his cousin: Willard F. Zahn, MD of Long Beach, Calif. He was preceded in death by his grandson: Hart Bishop Kister, and his siblings: Richard B., Parke B. and Elizabeth H. Zahn.

Funeral services were at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery on Feb. 20. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in his memory to the American Heart Assn., 610 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603; or to Hospice and Community Care, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.

To send an online condolence, visit snyderfuneralhome.com.

Ronald "Moose" Young passed away at his home in Florida on Sept. 18, 2012.

He spent most of his life in Lititz.

He is survived by his children: Jeff Young, Wendy Long and Kelly Henk. He is also survived by three granddaughters: Bailey and Morgan Long and Etta Henk; his mother: Elizabeth Young; sister: Lois; and brother: Steve.

The family will be holding a memorial on Sunday March 3, 2013 at Speedwell Heights Brethren in Christ Church at 12 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

Samuel J. Seaber, Jr., 64, Lititz, passed away unexpectedly March 7, 2013.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Samuel J. Sr. and Nancy (Hoover) Seaber. He was the husband of Kathryn (Hughes) Seaber. He and Kathy had celebrated their 36th wedding anniversary on Oct. 9.

Sam was a 1966 graduate of Manheim Township High School, where he was awarded varsity letters in football and baseball.

Immediately after graduation, he was employed by Buckwalter Construction and then Buch Concrete and Masonry. Most recently, he was a finish carpenter for Mike Enck Construction.

Sam’s hobbies included woodworking, gardening, cutting and splitting wood, coin collecting and family genealogy.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a brother: John, husband of Barbara Seaber of Mountville; a sister: Peggy Market of Hampstead, Md.; two brothers-in-law: Russell, husband of Maureen Hughes of Lititz; and Bryan Hughes, companion of Colette Lind of Lancaster; and his nieces and nephews: Jennifer, Rebecca and John Seaber; Drew, Trevor and Eric Hughes; Lisa Trahan; and Jessica Zerphey.

Relatives and friends attended a funeral at First United Methodist Church on March 15. Interment was private.

In lieu of flowers, kindly send memorial contributions in Sam’s memory to: Lititz Historical Foundation, 145 E. Main St., Lititz, PA; or American Diabetes Assoc., 3544 N. Progress Ave., Suite 202, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

To send an on-line condolence, please visit kasnyderfuneralhome.com.

Daniel "Steven" Shaver, Sr., 67, of Lititz, passed away Monday, March 18, 2013 at home. Born in Daisytown, he was the son of the late Daniel and Hazel Shaver.

He retired from Ephrata Recycling, where he worked as a heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed a good cigar, spending time with family, watching TV, playing cards and spending time with his grandsons, Kal-el and Justin.

He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Marcella Shaver. In addition to his wife, he is survived by seven sons: Daniel (Terri) Shaver Jr., Edward Shaver, Terry (Dena) Shaver, Michael Collins, Scott Bess, Eric (Veronica) Shaver, and Chad (Elizabeth) Shaver; one daughter: Deborah Shaver; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; four brothers: Everett, Robert, Randy and Wayne; one sister: Carolyn; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by a son: John; and two sisters: Norma and Elenor.

A gathering was held Wednesday, March 20 at the Richard H. Heisey Funeral Home, 216 S. Broad Street, Lititz.

Glenn H. Shelly, 46, of Lititz, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2013 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Josephine Achey Shelly of Manheim and the late Richard E. Shelly. He graduated from Manheim Central High School in 1984, and F&M College in 1988 with a BA in accounting, earning his CPA designation in 1991.

Glenn joined Lititz Mutual Insurance Company in 1993. He served the company as vice president of finance, treasurer and chief financial officer. Glenn’s professional affiliations included memberships in the Pennsylvania Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (past chair finance committee), National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (accounting & investment committee), Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and Missouri Property Insurance Placement Facility (governance committee and past chair).

He was an avid golfer and sports fan, and enjoyed watching college basketball.

Surviving in addition to his mother are two brothers: Dr. Eric N. Shelly, husband of Dr. Margaret Lee of West Chester; and Alan R. Shelly of Manheim; two nephews: Christopher and Rowan Shelly; and a niece: Rosalie Shelly.

Relatives and friends attended his funeral service at Ruhl’s United Methodist Church on March 19. A public viewing was held at the church prior to the service. Interment was in the adjoining church cemetery.

Please omit flowers. Those desiring may send contributions in Glenn’s memory to Hospice & Community Care, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.

To send the family online condolences, visit buchfuneral.com.

James R. Bowersox, 65, of Lititz, passed away at his home March 22, 2013.

Born in Hanover, he is the son of Pearl Shryock Bowersox and the late Robert H. Bowersox. He is survived by Deborah Crist Bowersox, his wife of 37 years.

Jim was a graduate of Spring Grove High School and a salesman for Chemgro Fertilizer for 37 years. He was a member of Manheim Grace Brethren Church and the Young Farmers Association. He served as a former Scoutmaster and former assistant chief of the Brunnerville Fire Company. An antique tractor collector and announcer for tractor pulls, he also enjoyed being a KCG master BBQ judge.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son: Robert, husband of Amy, Vista, Calif.; a daughter: Heather Leininger, wife of Joshua, Manheim; granddaughter: Anna Leininger; brothers: Richard, Thomasville; Alan, Spring Grove; and a sister: Belinda Tiner, wife of Jim, Fayetteville, N.C.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 28 at 10:30 a.m. at Grace Church, 501 W. Lincoln Ave., Lititz. A viewing will be held Wednesday at the Richard H. Heisey Funeral Home in Lititz, and for one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the church. Burial will be in the York Road Cemetery in Hanover.

The family requests that donations be made in Jim’s memory to the Manheim Grace Brethren Church, 333 E. High St., Manheim, PA 17545.

To send online condolences, visit richardheiseyfuneralhome.com.

Elverta S. Dotterer, 102, of Lititz, died peacefully Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at United Zion Retirement Community.

Born in Manheim Township, she was the daughter of the late William and Cora Demmy Springer. A homemaker, she was the wife of the late Philip E. Dotterer, who died in July of 1990. Elverta was a member of the White Oak Church of the Brethren, Manheim. She enjoyed working in her garden, quilting and growing African violets.

Surviving is a daughter, Beverly Faye Burns of Florida and one granddaughter. Preceding her in death is a son: Laverne E. Dotterer, and a sister: Minerva Kreider.

Relatives and friends attended her funeral service at the United Zion Retirement Community Chapel on March 22. Interment was in St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery, Neffsville.

Please omit flowers. Those desiring may send contributions in Elverta’s memory to the White Oak Church of the Brethren, 1211 North Penryn Road, Manheim, PA 17545; or United Zion Retirement Community Caring Fund, 722 Furnace Hills Pike, Lititz, PA 17543.

To send the family on-line condolences, visit buchfuneral.com.

Ruth M. Fierstein, 71, of Lititz, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at the Mennonite Home, where she had been a longtime resident.

Born in Conestoga, she was the daughter of the late Arthur H. and Bertha M. Maurer Zercher. She was the wife of the late Dennis J. Fierstein, who passed away in 2002.

Ruth had worked at Conestoga View for 20 years, retiring as supervisor of housekeeping. She enjoyed gardening, loved to play pinochle and loved her cats.

She is survived by her sisters: Amy L. Weaver and Miriam E. Coble, both of Lancaster; and Patricia A., married to Paul Fickes of Lititz; and by her brothers: Richard P., married to Susan Zercher of Lancaster and Arthur H. Jr., married to Diane Zercher of Costa Mesa, Calif. She was preceded in death by her brother: George M. Zercher.

Graveside funeral services were held March 22 at Riverview Burial Park in Lancaster.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Ruth’s memory to Hospice and Community Care, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125; or to the Humane League of Lancaster, 2195 Lincoln Hwy. East, Lancaster, PA 17602.

To send an online condolence, please visit snyderfuneralhome.com.

James Franklin Harbison died Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at Luther Acres Manor in Lititz.

Jim is fondly remembered for his love of dogs, photography, fishing and family vacations at the beach.

Born April 28, 1921, Jim was the son of the late James H. Harbison and the late Reba E. Ditzler of Lancaster.

He graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School in 1940, where he played football. He completed training in electronics at Thaddeus Stevens Trade School in Lancaster. He worked as a lab technician for over 40 years at Armstrong Cork Company and had a TV repair business in his home for many years.

Most notably, Jim served in the United States Army in the Battery B 405th, Anti-Aircraft Artillery Gun Battalion, and was honorably discharged at the rank of Technical Sergeant on Nov. 20, 1945. A decorated veteran, Jim’s WWII duty included battles in Normandy and Northern France.

Jim and his late wife Anna Jean Hemphill were members of the Lititz Moravian Church and lived in Lititz most of their 59 years of marriage.

He is survived by three children: Dr. Margaret Louise Harbison of Montclair, N.J.; James Edward Harbison of Collingswood, N.J., and his wife Barbara Jeanne (Price) Harbison; and Susan Harbison Martin of Chesapeake, Va., and her husband David Evans Martin; and a sister: Dorothy Lesher of Lancaster. The late Reba "Betsy" Elizabeth Corsa of Gettysburg was Jim’s sister.

Jim also leaves behind four grandchildren: Ryan, Seth, Leah and Jared; and four great-granddaughters: Felicity, AnnaSophia, Abigail and Mia.

Jim’s life celebration service will be held at Lititz Moravian Church, Brother’s House, 8 Church Square, on Saturday, March 30 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Dean R. Jurgen officiating. Interment will be in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery. Military honors will be rendered by the Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard and the Vet 21 Salute Honor Guard. Visitation will take place at the Eschbach Parlor, Moravian Church, on Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675; or Humane League of Lancaster County, 2195 Lincoln Hwy. East, Lancaster, PA 17602.

Catherine M. Mollitor, 77, passed away peacefully Friday, March 22, 2013 in her home surrounded by her loving family.

Formerly of Westbury, N.Y. and Lititz, Catherine resided in Lancaster.

Catherine was born May 5, 1935 in Westbury, and was the daughter of the late William J. and Catherine Kaiser.

She was active in her Village Grande Pool Club. She loved going to the beach and spending time with all of her grandchildren. She was a sales associate at J.C. Penney for 26 years, formerly at Long Island and Park City in Lancaster.

She is survived by a brother, Robert, of Green Valley, Ariz.

She is also survived by her soulmate and husband of 56 wonderful years, Donald, and five children: Donald Jr. (wife Jill) of Franklin Square, N.Y.; James (wife Deborah) of Huntington, N.Y.; Susan Fanning (wife of Tony) of Lititz; Richard (wife Nanette) of Crystal Lake, Ill.; and Gary (wife Anna) of Mountville. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren: Steven, Eric, Nicholas, Anthony, Victoria, Catherine, Claire, Nora, Andrew, Daniel, Jami, Tayler and Macenzi.

The family met with friends March 25 at Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory. A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating her life was held March 26 at St. James Catholic Church in Lititz.

Flowers will be received, or memorials in her memory may be sent to Hospice and Community Care, 685 Good Drive, P.O. Box 4125 Lancaster, PA 17604.

To send an online condolence, visit snyderfuneralhome.com.

Ruth G. Shelly, 93, formerly of Manheim and Lititz, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, March 24, 2013 at Hamilton Arms Center, Lancaster, after a brief illness.

Born in Rapho Township, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Lizzie Souder Geib. A homemaker, Ruth was the loving wife of the late Mahlon N. Shelly, who died in June 2000.

Ruth was the oldest member of East Fairview Church of the Brethren, Manheim. Her interests included vegetable and flower gardening, playing bingo and rooting for the Phillies. She had a life-long passion for her family and enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Surviving are five daughters: Nancy P., wife of Ronald R. Auker of Manheim; Susan D., wife of Jay Zellers of Elizabethtown; Sandra R. Sauder of New Holland; Vickie E. Miller of Sporting Hill; and Lydia M. Crigger of Ebensburg; two sons: Jeffrey L. Shelly; and Dennis N., husband of Paula Ammon Shelly, both of Lititz; 17 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death is a son: Gerald Shelly; sons-in-law: James Sauder, Dennis Miller, Billy Crigger; four brothers: Isaac, Clinton, Elam and Jacob Geib; and four sisters: Elsie Hostetter, Anna Geib, Kathryn Olweiler and Martha Cover.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral service at the East Fairview Church of the Brethren, 1187 Fairview Road, Manheim, on Friday, March 29, at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. There will be a public viewing at the church on Friday morning from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.

Those desiring may send contributions in Ruth’s memory to Hospice & Community Care, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.

To send the family online condolences, visit buchfuneral.com.

Burnell S. Siegrist, 89, formerly of Lititz, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at United Zion Retirement Community in Lititz.

Born in Manheim Township, he was the son of the late Clarence F. and Mattie Stauffer Siegrist. He was the husband of the late Verna Neff Siegrist for 68 years prior to her passing on June 8, 2012.

Siegrist was an active member of Erb Mennonite Church in Lititz. He was a self-employed farmer in Manheim Township and the surrounding area. He was also employed as a dispatcher by Manheim Auto Auction for 45 years. His interests included listening to music.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children: Kenneth L., husband of Elizabeth Harnish Siegrist, of New York; Karen L., wife of J. Mervin Keller, of Maine; and Brenda A. Frey of Lititz; 14 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and a brother: Clarence Jr., husband of Jane Siegrist, of Neffsville. He was preceded in death by two grandchildren: Dale Siegrist and Janice Keller; and two siblings: Rachel Becker and Mark Siegrist.

A funeral service was held March 26 at Erb Mennonite Church, Lititz, with Pastors Wesley D. Siegrist and Michael S. Zimmerman officiating. Interment was in the adjoining cemetery.

The family requests that flowers please be omitted. If desired, contributions may be made to the United Zion Retirement Community Caring Fund, 722 Furnace Hills Road, Lititz, PA 17543.