Joanne M. Stauffer, 64

Joanne M. Stauffer, 64, of Lititz entered into rest on Thursday, August 28, 2008 following a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late John A. Sr. and Ellen Mae Rineer Brinkman. She attended St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lititz, where she served as greeter, usher, member of WELCA, phone and bulletin helper, visitations to shut ins, and making quilts.  She worked 15 years with the former Hamilton Watch Co. Joanne enjoyed her grandchildren, boating, her cabin and knitting.

Joanne is survived by her husband Homer Richard Stauffer, whom she was married to for 47 years. Surviving are four children: Diana wife of Dale Mohler Manheim, Michael husband of Kathy Stauffer, Newville, PA, Deborah wife of Michael Andrews, Manheim, Richard Leroy husband of Shelly Stauffer of Harrisburg, six grandchildren Denton, Dalene, Derek Mohler, Nathan, Jason Andrews, Brittiany Stauffer, one great grandchild Kylie Willis, three brothers; Richard Brinkman, Elizabethtown, John husband of Erla Brinkman, North East, MD., James Brinkman, Lancaster, a sister, Margaret Brinkman Lancaster. She was preceded in death by a son, Gerald Stauffer,a granddaughter, Darbi Mohler, two sisters, Elva Mowrer, Barbara Wagner, and  a brother; Robert Brinkman. She will be dearly missed by her family.

A memorial service will be held at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church 200 W. Orange Street, Lititz, Pa on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at 2:00PM. Interment will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Friends may pay their respects to the family at the Church from 1:00-2:00PM. on Tuesday. Please omit flowers. Contributions may be made in Joanne’s memory to St Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church or Hospice of Lancaster County, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, Pa 17604. Arrangements are by the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel. To send online condolences, please visit, www.snyderfuneralhome.com