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Sue Anne Maher, 68

May 21, 2015

Sue Anne Maher, 68, of Peach Drive, Lititz, PA, passed away peacefully at Hospice and Community Care on Thursday, May 21, 2015.
Born in Detroit, Michigan, Sue was the wife of Daniel J. Maher, Sr., and they would be celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary on June 13th. She is the daughter of the late Leonard E. Hurst Jr, and Iris E. Johnson Hurst.
Sue graduated from Wayne State University and Millersville University with her Master’s Degree in Education. Teaching truly was her passion and her specialty was to recognize children who had potential and believing that all children had the capability to learn. She taught for the Lancaster School District and was a Team Leader. She taught at the Lincoln Middle School and will be remembered as a loving and kind teacher. She truly had a passion for people and retired as the Assistant Principal for McCaskey East High School.
Her other passions included knitting, gardening, reading, playing pinochle , going to the beach and, with her husband, was a member of a gourmet club with friends for 29 years.
In addition to her husband, Dan, she is survived by a daughter, Bonnie S., wife of Orlando Rodriguez, Oxford, PA and a son, Daniel J. Maher, Jr., husband of Pamela, Olney, Maryland; four grandchildren, Orlando Rodriguez, Arianna Rodriguez, Jackson Maher and Mason Iris Maher. A brother, Leonard E. “Bud” Hurst III, husband of Kathleen E. Hurst also survive and reside in Fullerton, CA.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Sue’s Celebration of Life service from the Spacht Snyder Funeral Home, 127 S. Broad Street, Lititz, PA on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. The family will receive friends at Spacht Snyder Funeral Home on Wednesday from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. and on Thursday from 10:00 A.M. until time of service.
Private interment will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent in Sue’s name to the Lancaster School District, attn.: Education Foundation, 251 South Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603.

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May 27, 2015

Uncle Dan,
I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. I am very sorry to hear this news.
With love, Nicole Biddle

May 26, 2015

Dan and Family,
Sue will be remembered by her School District of Lancaster family as a kind, witty, and very caring person. She was a great teacher and a wonderful lady.
My deepest sympathies for your loss.
Sharon Dietz, retired teacher, SDOL.

May 26, 2015

Dan,
I was saddened to hear of Sue’s passing as I didn’t know she was ill. We exchanged phone numbers when she retired but neither of us took a step to get together. We had grand times at Lincoln and she was a great team leader. I enjoyed her passion for teaching and her awesome ideas to reach those struggling students who just didn’t get it. Please accept my heartfelt condolences and may God bless you with His confort and love and grace at this most difficult time. Prayers for you and your family through out the next months. Respectfully submitted with love, Donna Frain

May 26, 2015

Dan,
Please accept my hearfelt sympathy for you in the passing of your dear wife.  You always spoke so highly of Sue and when I finally met her, I realized why.  May the wonderful memories sustain you over the coming months.  Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
~Vickie Keller

May 25, 2015

Dan and family,
We are shocked and saddened to hear of Sue’s passing. We had no idea that she had been ill.
Sue was a lovely person. We thought very highly of her and have fond memories of early years when she watched over our son and other neighborhood children playing together after school.
Please accept our condolences and may loving thoughts comfort you all as you remember the happy times.
 
Sharyn & Tom Garrett

May 24, 2015

Mrs. Maher was my supervisor at McCaskey East.  She trusted me to reflect openly and honestly on my practice without fear or intimidation.  She fostered a climate of mutual respect among teachers and administrators.  She was a kind lady.  I’ll remember her fondly in my prayers. 

May 24, 2015

Dan and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Susan Setzer

Visitation
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Spacht-Snyder Family Funeral Home & Crematory
127 S. Broad St.
Lititz, PA
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Thursday, May 28, 2015
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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127 S. Broad St.
Lititz, PA
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11:00 AM
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Lititz, PA
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