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Pamela Jo Griffith, 59

May 09, 2013

Pamela Jo (Slane) Griffith, 59, of Elmira, NY, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2013 at Hospice and Community Care, Lancaster.

Born in Fremont, OH, she was the wife of James Dean Griffith of Elmira, and the daughter of Lester and Bonnie (Gundel) Slane of San Benito, TX.

Pamela taught second grade in the Warwick School District, and first grade in the Battlement Mesa School District in Colorado.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, and a talented teacher and cheerleading coach.  She will be missed by those whose lives she touched.

In addition to her husband and parents, she is survived by two daughters:  Julie (Sanderson) Meckley (Keith) of Lititz and Holly (Sanderson) Kellum (Jim) of Wernersville; a stepdaughter, Charity Joy Sanchez of Moab, UT; a sister, Sandy Emrich of Fremont, OH; two brothers:  Roger Slane of San Benito, TX and Michael Slane of Fremont, OH; and three grandchildren:  Avery, Harper, and Jesse.

Memorial services will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Charles F. Snyder, Jr Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA with Pastor John Carlson officiating.  The family will receive friends from 10:30 to 12 prior to the service at the funeral home.  Burial will be private.

Kindly omit flowers.  Memorial contributions in Pamela’s memory may be made to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, 14 Pennsylvania Plaza, Suite 1710, New York, NY  10122. To place a condolence online, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100

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My sincere sympathy to you in the loss of a classmate of mine. You will be in my prayers for strength and peace.

Lauralee Wyss

James and family, Please accept my condolences for the loss of Pam.  She was a kind and generous person and will be greatly missed.
Don Siglin, Frank Roberts & Sons

Let, Bonnie and family,
I have fond memories of my family and yours getting together on weekends. Those are some of the fondest memories of my childhood. I hope all your memories will bring you peace and a smile as big as Pam’s.
Mike Perry
Fremont, Ohio

So sorry to hear of Pam’s passing.  She will be in my prayers.  May she
Rest In Peace.

   Jim Eberly
   Ross High
   Class of 1971

Dear Holly and Julie,

Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of you mom. Oh my, when I think back to our mutual coaching days, I smile. I remember the day, at a Jr. High Cheerleading tryout, when I was extremely frustrated, your Mom took me aside, put her arm around me and told me to just  breathe. She had a way of calming me down!  I always appreciated how she disciplined her squads even though the girls complained about those handbooks!! And how that all paid off, as she coached some of the finest Varsity squads Warwick ever had!
Know that you will be held close in prayer through out these difficult days and months ahead.
I will not be able to attend the service on Saturday due to being out of town, I wish I could be there.
Stay strong, your Mom was one of the strongest women I knew.

Sincerely,
Becky Hershey (Parry) Becker

Dear Julie, Holly, and and family,
My sincerest sympathy to you and your family.  Your mom touched the lives of so many girls in such a positive way.  I know the girls she coached will never forget her and the life lessons she taught them.  Your family is in my prayers.
Beth (Darras) Schultz

James, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. She will truly be missed by everyone’s life she had touched.

Sincerely,
Bill Cotton
Clark Rogers
Jamie Rosenberger

Sending you sympathy at this difficult time. I will always remember Pam’s beautiful smile and friendly manner. She touched many lives. She will be greatly missed. I hope you find comfort in the wonderful memories of the times you had together.

Karen Bamberger

Praying Gods eternal blessings on a women not afraid to step out and push her "girls" to be our very best! Thanks "Coach Sanderson". You have inspired sooo many!! God bless you and your family!

Sara Willis (Bennett)

Roger and family,
My sincere sympathy in the loss of your sister.  We will pray for you and your family.

Hugs,
Anne Wasserman and Erin

I only personally met Pam two times – but we "clicked" right away.  We worked together (too shortly) at Toolpushers Supply Co.  Pam was in Wellsboro, PA and I was in Casper, WY.  We talked at least every day – several times a day.  I consider Pam one of my best friends – we hit it off that well.  Pam was sweet, kind, considerate, very efficient, a little shy and always always willing to help.  I will miss her SO much !!!!  To James and Pam’s extended families I would like to say that "Thank God she is out of pain and discomfort !!"  I KNOW that she is sitting at the feet of God and will be watching all of you as you continue with your lives.  Her love doesn’t end with her death – it lives in all of you.

God Bless you and keep you !!!
Norma Youel

My heart is breaking, Pam, as I remember all the fond memories from K-high school we created. I will always remember you with your huge smile and wonderful laugh. Thanks for the memories, Pam.

Love,
Barb LeMaitre Hammer

I am so terribly sorry for your loss. Pam and I graduated together from Fremont Ross and she was such a sweetheart. My heart goes out to the family. In my prayers and praying for peace for all of you through this heartbreak.

Sincerely,
Pam Conley

Pam, how my heart breaks to be sending this condolence.  Pam and I were cheerleaders together at Fremont Ross High and friends all through school.  We had wonderful times together cheering at games, spending the night at each others homes, going to dances at the school.  I will always keep you in my heart and remember you always.  You all will be in my prayers.  On this Mother’s Day please know what a wonderful daughter, sister, wife and mother Pam was. God be with you and give you comfort.

God Bless
Connie Herr Amor

I taught with Pam at Bea Underwood Elementary on Battlement Mesa, Colorado. I enjoyed working with her and was impressed with her dedication to her students. Her family has my deepest sympathy.
MaryAnn Tonder

I am so sorry about your loss.  It is very difficult to loose a loved one.  I only knew Pamela through her brother Roger.  Sincerely,
Diane Goebel, Fremont, Ohio

We are sending our prayers and love to you Julie and Holly for the strength that you need at this time.  Even though we have not seen you or your mom in years, we think about you often.  Unfortunately we will not be able to attend the memorial service for Pam this coming Saturday, May 18th.   You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers that day and forever.

Love to you all,
Pam and Don Fleck

To the family of "Coach Sanderson,"
May you find comfort in knowing that your loved one touched the lives of many….she was an amazing person, excellent teacher and wonderful coach, always striving to be the very best at all she did! You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jenny Gerhart (May)

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and Prayers are with you all through this tragic time. May your heart smile with all the great memories you have. and may you find Peace with god.

Jennifer Neal
Piqua, Ohio

Pam was a beautiful and kind woman. She was my mentor,friend,and surrogate mom. I will miss her dearly. Melissa Lynn Mccourt, former first grade teacher alonside Pam.

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