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Catherine Marie Gleason, 97

August 17, 2016

Catherine Marie (Best) Gleason, 97, of Lititz, died Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at Moravian Manor.
Born in Scranton, she was the wife of the late Robert Emmet Gleason, who died in 1984. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Loftus) Best.
Catherine spent most of her life in Dover, NJ, where she was an active member of the Sacred Heart Parish. Her faith was an important part of her life, and her life revolved around her church. In Lititz, she was a former member of St. James Catholic Church.
Catherine is survived by 3 sons and their spouses: Robert and Emily Gleason of Palm Harbor, FL; William and Lisa Gleason of Lititz; and Patrick and Irini Gleason of Brooklyn, NY; 7 grandchildren; and one great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Padden.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM Monday, August 22, 2016 at St. James Catholic Church, 505 Woodcrest Ave, Lititz with the Rev. James O’Blaney, C.Ss.R. as Celebrant. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 PM on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at Spacht-Snyder Funeral Home, 127 S. Broad St., Lititz. The rosary will be recited at 2 PM. Burial will be in St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Moscow, PA.

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Condolences to the Family

August 21, 2016

Dear Bobby, Bill and Patrick,
I am saddened by this news about your mom. Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you in this time of sorrow. She was a gentle
and loving woman (mom) to you.  Our families were always close growing up, please know we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers always.  God bless her soul, may she rest in peace .  
Our deepest condolences,
JoAnn (Chegwidden) Rosica and family  (Joan Chegwidden)  

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Sunday, August 21, 2016
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Spacht-Snyder Family Funeral Home
127 S. Broad St.
Lititz, PA
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Lititz, PA
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