Sarah E. Fitzgerald, 83

Sarah E. Fitzgerald, 83, of Lancaster, PA, died Sunday, October 10, 2010 at ESSA Flory Hospice Center.  She was the wife of Hugh J. Fitzgerald, and they celebrated 27 years of marriage this past May. Born in Chester, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clinton and Ruth Smith.  She was a former resident of Springfield Township in Delaware County, for 32 years before moving to Lancaster in 1991.  Sarah was formerly married to the late Frank Polinsky for 26 years.  He died in 1976.

Mrs. Fitzgerald was a member of First United Methodist Church of Lancaster and a former member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Chester and Covenant Methodist Church in Springfield where she spent many years as a Sunday School Teacher.  She was also a former member and past president of “To Live Again”; a widow support group, where she met her current husband, Hugh.  Sarah loved spending time with her family, playing cards and games with her friends, and she enjoyed travel, especially cruises.

Survivors: Children, Ellen R. Kassebohm of Ridley Park, Carol L. Lynch of Bethel, Stephen F. Polinsky of Sewell, NJ, Sandra J. Coleman of Aston; three step-children, Hugh J. Jr., James T. and Loretta A.; sister, Jean Shroyer of Clearwater, FL; eight grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, October 15, 2010 at 3 PM at Woodcrest Villa, Eagle Wing, Eagle Commons Room with Chaplin Miriam Cruz officiating.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, October 14, 2010 at 11 AM from Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home 608 S. Old Middletown Road, Media, PA (610)-876-4213. The viewing will be held at the funeral home in Media, PA from 10-11 AM.  Interment: Edgewood Memorial Park, Concord Township, Delaware County. Contributions in Sarah’s Memory may be sent to Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17604, To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA, (717)-560-5100