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 Mary
Lee Geiter, 89, formerly of Millersville, passed away on Saturday
morning, July 25th at Homestead Village.
She was the
wife of the late John R. Geiter, Sr., who passed away in 1986.
Born in New York City, she was the daughter of the late T. Boyd
and E. Helen Gurrier Eckenrode.
Mary Lee
graduated in 1939 from Lancaster Catholic High School. She was
employed at Armstrong and worked for about 50 years in the banking
business, retiring after 25 years at the Fulton Bank in downtown
Lancaster.
Mary Lee
enjoyed traveling, taking trips and cruises to Alaska, the
Bahamas, Australia, and many other destinations. She also enjoyed
sewing, making many of her dresses, and was a member of the Womens
Club in Millersville. She also spent many hours playing bridge in
several bridge clubs.
She was a
member of St. Philip The Apostle Catholic Church.
She is
survived by her son, John R., Jr. married to Peggy Geiter of
Narvon; 4 grandchildren Sue Lynn Rocher, Danielle Y. Wesley,
Robert K. Elmer II, and Renee L. Leonard; and 2 great
granddaughters. She is also survived by her brother, Harold J.
Eckenrode of Lancaster. She was preceded in death by her sister
Anna B. Schweitzer and her 4 brothers, Thomas B., Henry L.,
William R., and James H. Eckenrode.
Friends will
be received on Tuesday from 10-11AM at St. Philip The Apostle
Catholic Church, 2111 Millersville Pike, Lancaster, PA 17603, with
the Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11AM, the Msgr. Mercurio
Fregapane as Celebrant. Interment will be private and at the
convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may
be made in her memory to St. Philip The Apostle Catholic Church.
Arrangements by the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, Lancaster
393-9661. To send an online condolence, please visit
www.snyderfuneralhome.com |
