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Audrey J. Shaknitz, 48

Audrey J. (Uscenski) Shaknitz, 48, of Lancaster, formerly of Bensalem, PA died Wednesday, December 10th, 2008 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. She was the daughter of the late Chester C. Uscenski, Sr. and Florence A. (Dearden) Uscenski of Bensalem, PA. Audrey was employed by Chester A. Laskoski, DMP and Home Helpers in the Lancaster area. Audrey attended Bensalem High School and was the loving mother to her two sons, Shawn and Patrick. Audrey was the best mother a son could ever hope to have and will be missed dearly.

Audrey is survived by her two sons, Shawn K. Shaknitz and Patrick Y. Shaknitz of Lancaster; her mother, Florence A. Uscenski of Bensalem, PA; her brothers Chester C. Uscenski, Jr. of Burlington, NJ and Ronald R. Uscenski of Elkton, MD and her fiancée, Gerald Carl of Lancaster, PA.

Friends will be received on Tuesday from 10-11AM at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home and Chapel, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. A memorial service will be held at 11AM, the Revs. Susan A. Minasian and Michelle Armster co-officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Audrey’s memory to the American Cancer Society, 314 Good Dr., Lancaster, PA 17603 or to the Humane League of Lancaster County, 2195 Lincoln Hwy East, Lancaster, PA 17602 www.humaneleague.com. To send an online condolence, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com

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May Audrey rest in peace
Lou Shaknitz
 

Shawn, Patrick and the Shaknitz-Uscenski family,  We are saddened by the loss of your mother, our friend. She will be greatly missed and you all will be in our thoughts and prayers. With sympathy,    Lisa Zurlo-Waltz, Patsy Konopka and the Konopka family

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