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Florence B. Lochel, 96
February 03, 2016
Florence B. Lochel, age 96, of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Willow Valley and Levittown, PA, passed quietly into the presence of the Lord on Wednesday, February 3, 2016, surrounded by family.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, Florence was the eldest of 5 children born to Emma Wind Betz and John Frederick Betz. Florence graduated from South Philadelphia High School for Girls and went to work at Insurance Company of North America until she married Christian William Lochel. They were married for 68 years before Chris went home to be with the Lord in 2009.
Throughout her lifetime, Florence was involved in teaching Sunday School and Pioneer Girls, and served on the Board of Missions at Calvary Baptist Church in Bristol, PA. She was the first Chairman of Christian Women’s Club of Lower Bucks County and later became Area Representative.
Florence enjoyed reading, traveling, walking, friends and family.
Florence is survived by: her two daughters and their spouses, Karen & Herb Kreuzburg of Jasper, GA, and Nancy & David Clapp of Sarasota, FL; four grandchildren and spouses: Pam & David Key, Jasper, GA; Cheryl & Carey Lott, Ball Ground, GA; Michael & Robin Clapp, and Michelle Clapp all of Sarasota, FL; twelve great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter.
Friends of the family and Relatives are invited to attend the Interment service on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 1:00 PM at the Willow Street Mennonite Cemetery in Willow Street, PA, where Florence will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband.
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- Thursday, February 18, 2016
- 1:00 PM
- Willow Street Mennonite Cemetery
- 399 E. Penn Grant Road
- Willow Street, PA
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