Anne M. Guerra, 89, of Lancaster, PA went home to be with her Lord on Monday, November 8, 2010 at Arbor View of Willow Valley. She was born in Pentidatillo, Italy to the late Frank and Mary (Segro) Segro.

Anne was preceded in death by her husband, Pasquale "Patsy" Guerra in 2004.

She was a member of Historic St. Mary's Catholic Church and was a volunteer for many years in the school's cafeteria.

Anne was a graduate of Sacred Heart Grade School, a 1939 Lancaster Catholic High School graduate, and Millersville State Teachers College in 1943.

During WWII, she was a ticket agent for the PA Railroad. Her first elementary teaching job was in a one room school house in Brickerville. She then taught at the Columbia and Lancaster School Districts, retiring in 1973.

She also was involved in the family business, The Italian Villa Restaurant. Anne was a member of the Lancaster Italian Cultural Society.

Anne is survived by two daughters, Ann Marie Petrone, Lancaster, Sylvia A. Handwerk, wife of Earl, Mount Joy, a son, James F. Guerra, husband of Kathleen (Weber), Ephrata, six grandchildren, Andrea M., Christina N., Marissa E. Handwerk, Colleen M., Daniel P., and Corey M. Guerra, sister, Melina E. Roda, Lancaster, brother, Peter J. Segro, Lancaster, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph F. Segro.

"She brought sunshine to all whose lives she touched."

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at Historic St. Mary's Catholic Church 119 S. Prince Lancaster, PA 17603 at 1pm with The Rev. Leo Goodman III as Celebrant. A closed casket visitation will be held at the church from 12:30-1pm. Final farewell and commendation will be in Conestoga Memorial Park Mausoleum. Memorial contributions may be made in Anne's memory to Historic St. Mary's Catholic Church or to Hospice of Lancaster County PO Box 4125 Lancaster, PA 17604. To send the family an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 717-393-9661.