Anna M. Sylvia, 84, of Columbia died Sunday, February 8, 2009 surrounded by her family at Hospice of Lancaster County, Mount Joy, PA. Born in Bridgeport, CT, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore M. and Josephine Calderoni Minaudo. She was married to the late Anthony R. Sylvia and was a homemaker.

Surviving are two sons: Robert husband of Sarah Sylvia, Manheim, Anthony Sylvia Jr., Bridgeport, CT, four grandchildren: Angela wife of Stephen Diguglielmo, Anthony Sylvia III, Kelly Sylvia, Cara Sylvia, and a great granddaughter, Emma Diguglielmo.  Anna is preceded in death by her daughter, Sandra Sylvia Eckman.

Services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Please omit flowers. Contributions may be made in Anna's memory to Hospice of Lancaster County, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA. 17604. Arrangements are by the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel. To send online condolences, please visit snyderfuneralhome.com