Obituaries

Elizabeth Jean Pixley, 84

October 25, 2013

Elizabeth Jean Pixley, 84, passed away peacefully, Friday October 25, 2013 at Luther Acre Healthcare Center in Lititz. Raised in Philipsburg, PA, she was the daughter of Catherine (McCliment) & Nicholas Rafferty.

She graduated High School & went to work for the government in DC. She returned a few years later & married Franklin Robert (Bob) Pixley in 1952. Together they moved to Lancaster & raised four children. Recently, they were blessed to celebrate their 61st wedding anniversary on August 30, 2013.

Elizabeth was a devout Catholic & an avid reader. She was a wonderful dedicated Wife, Mother, Grandmother, & Great Grandmother. She was an outstanding homemaker, & a fabulous baker, known for her picture perfect pies & breads. Earlier years, were filled with great family camping trips & adventures to Black Moshannon Park & Sandy Cove in Cedar Neck, DE. Elizabeth loved visits from her children, grandchildren & great granddaughter.

She will be deeply missed and is survived by her beloved Husband Bob; Daughters, Maureen (Tyler) Foster of Melbourne Beach, FL, Susan (Michael) Steinbaecher of Brownstown, Tracy (Andrew) Martin of Lancaster, & Michael (Amy) Pixley of Lititz; six grandchildren: Justin Foster, Sara Steinbaecher, Caitlyn & Christopher Martin, Nicholas & Jackie Pixley & a great granddaughter, Harmony Martin. She was preceded in death by a grandson Dustin Steinbaecher; sisters, Margaret Healy & Catherine Myers; and brothers Glenn, Nicholas, Pete & William. Mom will be truly missed, but we know she rests comfortably in the hands of God.

Thank you to Luther Acres for the loving care they shared with Mom.

Friends will be received on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 from 6-8PM at the Charles F. Snyder Jr Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA. Friends will be received again on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 601 E. Delp Rd., Lancaster, PA 17601 from 10:30-11AM, with the Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11AM. Interment in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Elizabeth’s memory to St. John Neumann Catholic Church at the above address.

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October 29, 2013

One of the best women I’ve known. Aunt Jean was kind, generous, and compassionate. Family was the most important focus in her life. She was a good sister and daughter, caring for her brothers, sisters and parents before their deaths. Her goodness will live on in the lives she touched.
Niece, Karen Healy Uchacz

October 29, 2013

Our condolences to the family. Our Hearts and prayers are with you. Syvian & Chris Giering

October 28, 2013

Susie, Michael and Sara, Harry and I are sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. Like all great mothers, your mom is now in heaven watching over all of you. If there is anything you need, call us please.
Love,
Harry and Lisa

October 28, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. She was a great Mom just like you are too Susie. I know you will miss her. Heaven is a better place just having your Mom there. Our condolences to you and the rest of you family! Love Del and Margie.

October 27, 2013

I will miss Jeanie.

Visitation: Tuesday, October 29, 2013; 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM; Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory; 3110 Lititz Pike; Lititz, PA 17543
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Services: Wednesday, October 30, 2013; 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM; St. John Neumann Catholic Church; 601 E. Delp Rd.; Lancaster, PA 17601
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