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Catherine M. Longenecker, 78

Catherine M. Longenecker, 78, of Lititz entered into rest on Saturday, January 15, 2011. Born in Quarryville, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Florence Shirk Eckman. For 53 years, she was married to Forney Longenecker and was a loving wife who exemplified the virtues of Proverbs 31 wife and mother.

Catherine was a member of Middle Creek Church of the Brethren.

Her Christian Faith and her family were what she valued most of her life.

She enjoyed cooking, knitting, feeding the birds, and jigsaw puzzles. Most of all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was a long time volunteer at Lancaster Regional Medical Center for 26 years

Catherine will be greatly missed by her children and adoring grandchildren.

Surviving besides her husband are five children: Cathy married to David Stehman, Mary Kay married to Jeffrey McMichael, Carole married to Michael Manderewicz, John married to Sandra Finefrock and Audrey married to James Maisel. There are twelve grandchildren: Katie, Emily, Kari, Melissa, Allison, Eric, Madison, Julia, Chelsea, Alena, Aaron and Camryn.

She is also survived by a sister, Helen Townsley and brother, Robert Eckman. She was preceded in death by a brother, Melvin.

Funeral Services will be held at Middle Creek Church of the Brethren, 351 West Middle Creek Road, Lititz, PA on Thursday, January 20, 2011 at 10:00AM. Interment will be held at Longenecker’s Cemetery, Rapho Township at 1:30PM. There will be a viewing at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA on Wednesday night, January 19, 2011 from 6:30- 8:30PM and on Thursday morning at Middle Creek Church of the Brethren from 9-10:00 AM. Flowers will be received or contributions may be made in Catherine’s memory to the Mission Fund, Middle Creek Church of the Brethren, 351 West Middle Creek Road, Lititz, PA.,17543. To send online condolences, please visit; SnyderFuneralHome.com.  Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100

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Forney
My name is Gil Benson. I worked for many years along with Kitty and others at Regional Medical. She was a fellow transporter and a good one. A bright face on a Thursday morning. We have lost a dandy and i am along with others are very very sad.

To my cousins: Cathy, Mary Kay, Carole, John and Audrey -Your mother, my Aunt Kit, was such a tender person and I always enjoyed talking with her. She was one of few people who called me Barbie. A memory I have of Aunt Kit is when she remembered that my husband, Randy, worked at P.H. Glatfelter and gave me a jigsaw puzzle depicting the history of the mill. She told me that she picked it up at a garage sale. It touched my heart that while walking around a garage sale, she thought of us! Losing such a precious person so suddenly is hard. I pray for your peace of mind in the coming weeks.

-Barb

We send our deepest sympathies to your family. It is difficult to lose someone so special and loved. It is an honor for us to have known your family through the Maisels – we know this loss will leave a big hole in their hearts. We will be keeping each of you in our thoughts and prayers.

-Deanna, Tony, Katie and Emily Sheng

I am so sorry for your loss. I remember the many times of spending evenings at your home as a teenager with Audrey. May all of your memories give you peace at this very difficult time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

-Nikki (Shifler) Shaffer

Dear Forney and family,

Lary and I send our most heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the passing of Kit. We are blessed to have known her and have her as a neighbor for all of these years.We have fond memories of years passed of John and Mike playing down at the farm and here at our home.I had the opportunity a little while back of seeing her while dining out for lunch and talking with her.
God bless, keep, and comfort you all in this your time of need.
Love,
Lary and Cheryl McCowan,your neigbors across the field.

Our thoughts are with you and the family!

Paul and Judy Cline

Dear Cathy and Dave and Family;
We are praying for all of you in your time of grief and loss this week.
May you know the presence and peace of our risen Lord Jesus as you mourn.
May God bless you with His comfort and joy as you share memories and give thanks together for His care and direction all the days of our lives!

In Christ’s love,
Pastor Rob and Debbie Timlin and Ruhl’s Church Family

I am sadden to hear of the passing of Mrs L.
She was a force of nature, a quick wit and truly loved her family.
Her faith in God permeated her family, her soul and her life.
God Bless her and and the ones she loved.

Mark Sibley

Forney and Family,

Please accept our deepest condolences for the passing of your wife, mother and friend, Kitty.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. 

Bill and Jeanne Bullard

Carol and Mike,
It is your faith that will get you through these hard times.  Carol, your mom is in such a better place, and she did not suffer.  I know it doesn’t make the physical aspect any easier, but someday you will see her again.  Know that this is not the end for her but a brand new beginning, she is with the Lord.  I am praying for you both and if you need anything at all please let me know.
All my love,
Skip

Dear Audrey & Family,

I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. She was such a wonderful person. Although we lost touch over the years, I have very fond childhood memories of her and your family. She will be greatly missed and not forgotten. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Lisa Beveridge (Burkholder)

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