Alice S. Egan, 86, of Lancaster, died peacefully at home with her family by her side on Wednesday, April 23, 2008.  Born in Sunbury, Alice was the daughter of the late W. J. "Baldy" and Estella Smith.  She was the wife of the late Robert C. Egan, who died July, 2007.

Alice was a 1941 graduate of J. P. McCaskey High School.  An accomplished artist, Alice spent the 1990s in Avalon, NJ, painting landscapes and nature scenes using watercolors.  She sold many of her works to small galleries in Avalon and Stone Harbor, and at various art shows.  A homemaker, Alice and her husband moved twenty-nine times to various cities throughout the United States during the course of his career, residing in Port St. Lucie, FL for twelve years. She assisted her husband on annual boat and marine trade shows, never missing the Miami Boat Show.

Alice always enjoyed her daily swim.  Her interests and hobbies included crossword puzzles, board games, reading, visiting New Jersey beaches, and cruises with her sisters.  She loved spending time with her family and communicating weekly with old friends.

Alice was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church.

Surviving are her children, Patrick M. Egan, husband of Jane S., Peter C. Egan, and Lucinda C. Egan; six grandchildren, Kerry Egan, Kristen Nitterhouse, Kelly Ruof, Kyle Egan, Kurtis Egan, and Allison Lodjic, one great-grandchild, Kegan Nitterhouse, and sister, Betty McCaskey.  She was preceded in death, in addition to her husband and parents, by a sister, Sarah "Sally" Martin.

Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 558 W. Walnut St., Lancaster, PA on Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 11 AM with Rev. Michael Grab as celebrant.  A viewing will be held at the church from 10 until 11 AM.  Interment will be in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery.  Please omit flowers.  Memorial contributions may be made in Alice's memory to Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, or Hospice of Lancaster County, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.  Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home 393-9661 in charge of arrangements.