Ave Marie Schreder, 75, of Lancaster, died peacefully at home with her family by her side.  Born in Lancaster, Ave was the daughter of the late Harry L. and Emma C. (Schwarz) Butz.  She was married to Dr. Albert J. Schreder, with whom she celebrated 53 years of marriage on May 28, 2008.

A 1950 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School, Ave was a member of the cheerleading squad, student council, mission society, orchestra, the Rosmarian yearbook staff, and was a faculty typist. Ave was a 1953 graduate of Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School in New York City.  She was a 1982 graduate of Empire Beauty School of Cosmetology of Lancaster, PA.

Ave was a volunteer at St. Joseph Hospital, and Lancaster Meals on Wheels. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, and a former member of St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church.  At St. Philip Catholic Church, Ave served on the Bereavement committee, and was a Eucharistic minister of the Holy Sacrament.  While a member of St. Josephs, she was also a member of the bereavement committee, a member of St. Vincent de Paul Society, and was past president of St. Joseph Parochial School mothers club.  She was also a member of Lancaster Dental Society Women's Auxiliary, and Lancaster Country Club, where she enjoyed playing golf.

Ave was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.  Her main goal in life was to be a mother.  She loved spending time with her family and friends.

Surviving in addition to her husband, are five children, Dr. Thomas J. Schreder, husband of Antionette (Sabatine), Dr. Gregory P. Schreder, husband of Bonnie Mae (MacKenzie), and David A. Schreder, husband of Christine (Eckman), all of Lancaster, Susan M. Petrak, wife of Dr. Russell M. of Chicago, and Dr. Carole M. Pasquini, wife of Vincent G. of Hershey, eight grandchildren, Allison, Stephen, Robbie, Vincent, Nick, MacKenzie, Amber, Brett. Also surviving are two brothers, Jean A. Butz, husband of Elizabeth, and Clyde O. Butz, husband of Dee, of Lancaster, two sisters, Lois B. Gluntz, wife of Charles, Sun City Center, FL, and Joan L. Mirarchi, wife of Ralph, of Fallston, MD.  She was preceded in death by a sister, Paula M. Butz, and a step-mother, Kathryn Shertzer Butz.

Relatives and Friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, September 12 at 11 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 440 St. Joseph St., Lancaster, PA with Rev. Msgr. Thomas Smith as celebrant.  A viewing will be held at the church from 9 until 11 AM.  Final Commendation and Farewell in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Ave's memory may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society, c/o St. Joseph Catholic Church, or the Dominican Sisters of the Perpetual Rosary, 1834 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601.  Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.  To send online condolences, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com.