Dolores M. "Lorrie" Vatter, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away Friday, October 1st, 2010 at her residence; she was 78. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late John and Edith (Fitzgerald) Groft. Lorrie was the wife of Robert E. Vatter Sr. with whom she celebrated 59 years of marriage this past July 18th.

Lorrie was a homemaker, but was employed early in her life at Hamilton Watch Co., Raub Supply, and was Supervisor at Book-of-the-Month Club in Camp Hill. She loved to dance in all forms and in her teenage years she was part of several dance troupes that performed in local theatres and on stage at Rocky Springs Park. Also in her early years, Lorrie was a member of Sweet Adeline's singing group. Lorrie also enjoyed hosting dinner parties and was famous for many delicious meals. Her granddaughters lovingly referred to left overs they would take home as take out from "Nan and Pap Mart." She was an avid Cryptogram fan as well as a Bingo player. Lorrie was kidded about being an "International Bingo Player."

Surviving in addition to her husband, Robert E. Vatter Sr., is a son, Robert E. Vatter Jr. of Strasburg; 3 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; a brother, and sister; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Lorrie was preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah H. Vatter.; a brother, and sister.

A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, October 7, 2010 at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz 17543 at 11 a.m. Family and friends will be received at the Funeral Home before the service from 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers please send memorial contributions to Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604. To send an online condolence or for more information please visit  snyderfuneralhome.com.  Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory Lititz, PA