Maxine Elliott Fair, 96, formerly
of Ephrata, PA and Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully at
Landis Homes in Lititz, PA on Tuesday, August 26, 2008.
Born on Feb. 10, 1912, she was the daughter of the late
Vincent and Delyte Zettler. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Carl L. Fair, granddaughter Becky Whitmer Chapman,
sisters, Vivian Allen, Dorothy Lewis and brothers Vince and
Bobbie Zettler.
Up until her last couple months, Maxine led a very full,
independent life as a resident of Ephrata Manor. While living
in Ephrata, she attended Highland Presbyterian Church in
Lancaster, PA. One of her favorite charities was the Ronald
McDonald House Charities in Hershey, PA. “Granny,” as she was
lovingly called, recently completed a 5K walk in her
wheelchair to help raise money for the House. She
always looked forward to serving breakfast to the families at
the Ronald House on Christmas Eve, which she did for the last
14 years.
In Canton, Maxine graduated from McKinley High School in 1930
and was a member of Lowell United Church of Christ. She worked
at the 30th St. Plaza O’Neil’s and was a member of the Order
of Eastern Star, Ladies Oriental Shrine, Trirosis, Edgefield
AARP, and the Canton Garden Club.
She is survived by her daughters, Bonnie L., wife of Gene
Gardner of West Jefferson, NC, Susan K., wife of Frank Reid of
Bonita Springs, FLA, and Cathy J., wife of Daniel Kraft of
Lancaster, PA, five grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and
a sister, Rosemary Kurzen.
Maxine’s faith and devotion to the Lord has helped all of us
deal with her transition to Heaven. She had been exemplary in
life and gracious as her time on earth came to a close.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions honoring Maxine may
be made payable to the Ronald McDonald House Charities Capital
Campaign Fund. These contributions may be sent to: RMHC of
Central PA, 745 W. Governor Rd., Hershey, PA, 17033-2304. A
private family ceremony celebrating her life will be held at
Charles Snyder Funeral Home before her journey back to Ohio
where she will be laid to rest with her husband, Carl at
Sunset Hills Cemetery in Canton, Ohio. Arrangements by
the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home and Chapel, Lititz PA
560-5100. To send an online condolence, please visit
www.snyderfuneralhome.com |