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Thelma L. Zoretic, 85

Thelma L. Zoretic, 85, formerly of Lancaster, went home to her Lord Monday, October 8, 2012 at Oak Leaf Manor in Millersville.

Her husband of 60 years Robert C. Zoretic died in 2006. Born in Herbert, PA, Thelma was the daughter of the late Stephan and Sophia Bezilla Rosneck.

Thelma graduated from Redstone Township High School in Republic, PA. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and was happiest when she was in the kitchen surrounded by her family. Thelma was a deeply religious woman whose faith was a constant source of strength throughout her entire life. She was a member of St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church and a former member of St. Leo the Great Catholic Church.

She is survived by a son, Richard C., husband of Meg Zoretic of Virginia Beach, VA; 3 daughters, R. Kathryn “Kay”, wife of Rod Barthe of Lititz, Maribeth, wife of Craig Hacker of Malvern, and Margaret Z. “Peggy” Ashbey of Harrisburg; and by 10 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place 11 AM Saturday, October 13, 2012, with The Rev. Mark J. Weiss as Celebrant, at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 2111 Millersville Pike, Lancaster, PA 17603. Thelma’s family will receive friends on Saturday from 10 to 11 AM at the church. Interment will be in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. To send the family an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-872-5041

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Nick,Peter and all of the Zoretic Family,
I am so very sorry that you are all feeling such sadness at this time.
Your love for Thelma and each other will hopefully bind you together.
Please know that  you -all are in my prayers and thoughts as you go through
this tumultuous time.

If there is anything that would be helpful let me know.
The greatest gift is Love.
Always,
Susan Ashbey Davis

So sorry to learn of Thelma’s passing.  She was a special lady in so many ways.  My thoughts and prayers will be with you all.

Linda Mecklenburg

Dick, Meg and family,

Betty and I are so terribly sorry for your loss.  We are both thinking of you fondly, and with our deepest sympathies.

-Ken and Betty Berklee

Michael and Constance Beck
So sorry to learn of Thelma’s passing.  I can remember all our families at cookouts and all growing up together.  She was so thoughtful when our mother passed, always stopping in to check on Goddie.  The best thing is that they are all together now.

Michael G. Beck

Nick,Peter and all of the Zoretic Family,I’m so very sorry for your loss. She was a very wonderful and unique person. I cleaned for her for a few years, she was always very kind to me. I remember one time taking her out to Park City to take an item back,they tried giving her a hard time. But she stood her ground and got her money back. I so happy to have had the privilege to have known her, she will be missed.
Beverle Torre

I remember your mom when I lived on Chestnut View Drive. She was a wonderful cook and always made me feel welcome. So sorry for your loss.

Cindi Wolf

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