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Darlene F. Showers, 69

May 13, 2014

Darlene F. Showers, 69, of Lititz, died surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Victor Shreiner and the late Luella Landis Shreiner Becker. Darlene and her husband John D. Showers were married 29 years last January.

A graduate of Warwick High School, Darlene worked as Certified Nurses Aide at Lancaster General Hospital for 19 years before retiring in 2008. She attended Lititz United Methodist Church, where she volunteered in the clothing bank.

Darlene loved her family and cherished time with her grandchildren and attending their many activities. She was a very kind person who loved helping people. She loved her dogs and all animals, and was vigilant about providing water in her front yard for the neighborhood pets. Darlene enjoyed tending to her flower garden, collecting many knick knacks and decorating her home for her favorite holidays.

Surviving in addition to Darlene’s husband John are two daughters, Vickie L. wife of Jeffrey C. Siegrist of York and Bonnie S., wife of Christopher M. Barnhart of Lititz, son Shawn D. Minnich, husband of Kathy of York, stepdaughter Sherri, wife of Robert McIlvaine, III of California; six grandchildren, Amanda, wife of Robert Richards, Sage Barnhart, Mya and Max Minnich, Robert McIlvaine, IV and Brittany McIlvaine; two great-grandchildren, Dylan and Mason Richards; son-in-law Mark Brubaker of Lititz; and her siblings Barbara, wife of Robert Good of Lititz, Victor Shreiner, husband of Lorraine of Lititz and Robert Shreiner, husband of Julie of Penryn. Darlene was preceded in death by her daughter Debra J. Brubaker in 2008 and her sister Dorothy Hoffman.

The Funeral Service will take place 3:30 PM Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543, with Rev. Gerard M. McGrath officiating. A Viewing will be held 1:30 to 3:30 PM on Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Emanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Brickerville. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA, 17603 or to Hospice & Community Care, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.

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Condolences to the Family

June 11, 2014

I was so sorry to read of your loss. I know yoour mother was a big part of your life. Sincerely Wanda Binkley

May 17, 2014

Thoughts and prayers to you today, Vickie, as you hold dear the wonderful memories of your mother. Our sincere condolences, 
WBH Nursing Leadership

May 17, 2014

 I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother, grandma, wife, sister, aunt, cousin, and friends. She was a special person who cared for every living being. She gave so tirelessly throughout her life.  Cherised memories of her will live within you forever.  Those memories will pop into your head at any given moment and bring laughter and tears for your soul.  She will be remembered for her kindness, generosity and love. Praying for  comfort, peace and love to all.  God Bless all of you. Love, Sue Weaver

May 17, 2014

Bonnie and Sage:
   I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Paul Kimmey

May 16, 2014

Bonnie, Vic and Shawn and families:
May your memories of your mother live forever in your hearts. 
She was a wonderful, caring and compassionate woman and will be greatly missed .
Our sincere condolences,
Brian, Robin. Maggi and Bryana Unangst

May 15, 2014

Bonnie, Chris, and Sage
We’re so sorry for you loss.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely, 
Alison, Steve, and Jillian Colebert

May 15, 2014

Bonnie, Chris, Sage and family,
We’re so sorry for your loss – our thoughts and prayers are with you.  
Alison, Steve, Jillian Colebert

May 15, 2014

Shawn, Kathy and family~
I am so sorry for your loss. Cherish all of the memories you have shared and know that she continues to live on through you and your family.  I am keeping your family in my thoughts.
Sincerely,Donna Burns and family

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Saturday, May 17, 2014
1:29 PM - 3:30 PM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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