Isabelle Mentzer Mead, aged 84, of Lancaster went to be with her Lord Friday, December 18, 2009. She was born in Pottstown, PA, the daughter of the late Verna (Wahl) and Harry Mentzer. After graduating from Pottstown High School, Isabelle earned her degree from Southern Seminary and Junior College.

 She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, George and Joanne (Yohn) Mentzer, son and daughter-in-law, Peter and Sydne Fredrickson, daughter and son-in-law, Donna (Schulz) and John Rittersbacher. Also Surviving are three grandchildren, Karin, Julie and Todd, one great-grandson, Brennen, and a nephew, Donald. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert, brother, Harry and nephew, David.

 Residing in Lancaster since 1985, she became secretary and member of Bird-In-Hand United Methodist Church. Areas of volunteer service included Coterie, Manheim Township Public Library and the Shelter for Abused Women. Some of her favorite activities were playing cards, golfing, reading, attending Broadway shows, dining and dancing. In her most recent years, she liked baking cookies and making her famous peanut brittle, which she lovingly shared with family and friends. She also found great joy in tending her wonderful flower garden and spending time with her family. 

A private service will be held at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Pottstown. Contributions may be made in Isabelle's memory to Bird-In-hand United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 408, Bird-In-Hand, PA 17505. Arrangements by the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Lancaster, PA. To send online condolences please visit snyderfuneralhome.com