Obituaries
Joan Helen Lafferty, 79
Joan Helen Lafferty, 79, died Sunday, October 9, 2011 at her Lancaster home. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late William E. and Margarite Feeney Chestnut.
She graduated from Bartram High School in Philadelphia with the class of 1949 and worked as an inspector for RCA. Joan was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, where she was a special minister of the Eucharist. She volunteered at the church rectory, St. Joseph Hospital and at ManorCare Health Services.
Surviving are her former husband Philip G. Lafferty, Lancaster; 7 sons, Philip G., Mount Joy, Patrick M., Andrew W., husband of Justina M., Kevin A., Joseph T. and Martin E., all Lancaster, and Vincent D., husband of Audrey L., Denver; 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Her siblings William, Richard, Mildred and Margaret preceded Joan in death.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place 11 AM Monday, October 17, 2011 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, with The Rev. Michael E. Messner as Celebrant. A visitation will take place 10-11 AM at the church on Monday. Interment in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Memorial Contributions can be made to Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 558 W. Walnut Street, Lancaster, PA 17603. To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-393-9661
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Condolences to the Family
To Joe Lafferty:
My sympathies to you and your family. I know she was a good mother and you will miss her…..
Sincerely,
Marjorie Herbert (Paul Davis’s mother)
My thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. I think about you mom often.
Drew,
May you and your family find comfort and peace.
I extend my heartfelt sympathy.
Terri Urey
To Phil,
Your mother was a wonderful woman. We will never forget when she worked with us as a security guard at Burle Business Park and also the trips she went on with us.She always made people laugh. We will always remember her in our hearts. Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. She will never be forgotten.
Sincerely Jean,
Teena
Rest in peace Joan.
I’m sorry to hear of your loss. Joan was a very kind and caring lady.My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill Dinkel
I am sorry for your pain. It is hard to lose your parents.
Karen Good
