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Annarose
Albright, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2009
at her residence.
She was the
wife of William J. Albright, with whom she celebrated 34 years of
marriage this past March. Born in Norton, VA, she was the daughter
of the late Joseph P., Jr., and Dorothy Cooch.
Annarose had
taught English and had been the supervisor of the department in
the Hempfield School District from 1984 until 2000. She had also
taught at Conestoga Valley, the School District of Lancaster, and
Garden Spot. While at Conestoga Valley and Lancaster, she was the
head of both school's award-winning newspapers.
She had earned
a BS in Education and English from Millersville University and a
Masters of Education from Temple University. Annarose was a member
of Who's Who in American Education and served on the National
Council of Teachers of English.
Very active
with the local Republican Party, she served as a Manheim Twp.
Committeeperson for several terms. She also served on the Board of
Directors at YWCA, at the Landis Valley Farm Museum, and was
chairperson and committee member for the Landis Valley Christmas.
Annarose was a
member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church, where she volunteered
in the CCD program and taught Sunday School.
In addition to
her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Angela Rose
Albright, married to Carl Gundrum III of Lancaster, her
grandchildren: Jordyn Davis, Ava May Gundrum, and Milo J.
Albright, and her sister, Nanci Jo Schaefer of Lancaster. She was
preceded in death by her daughter, Marisa Rose Albright.
Friends will
be received on Friday from 7-9PM at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral
Home and Chapel, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA, with the recitation
of the Rosary at 830PM. The Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 10AM at St. John
Neumann Catholic Church, 601 E. Delp Rd., Lancaster, PA with
interment to follow at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. In lieu
of flowers, please make contributions in her memory to Hospice of
Lancaster County, 685 Good Dr., Box 4125, Lancaster, PA
17604-4125. To send an online condolence, please visit
www.snyderfuneralhome.com |