Carol C. Schwartz, 77, of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017. Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late William C. and Charlotte Grace (Hollenbach) Schwartz Carol graduated from Manheim Township High School, received her Bachelors degree from the University of Miami and her Masters degree from the University of Maryland. She was a teacher for 32 years in the Norristown School District where she received many awards. Carol worked with students in FBLA and was innovated in implementing computer education. She also coached swimming and tennis in high school. Carol wrote several books, including " A Slave to Glory". She enjoyed painting, writing poetry and also crocheting. Carol enjoyed raising and showing Grand Champion American Short Hair and Japanese Bobtail cats. She loved the comradery of her feline friends. She will be missed by her loving family and especially by her sister, whom she lived next to for over 20 years. She is survived by her siblings: William C. Schwartz, Jr. of Lancaster, Nancy Santaniello, wife of Michael, of Lancaster and H. Robert Schwartz of Manheim; nieces and nephews: Robin Santaniello of York, Corky Santaniello, husband of Amanda, of York, Bill Santaniello, husband of Stacy, of Annville, Marnie Kaplan, wife of Chance, of Pompano Beach, FL, and Heather Hurley, wife of Kris, of Lancaster; great nieces and nephews: Johnny, Brandi, Megan, Keith, Molly, DJ, Kadence, Chance, Roxy, Dutch, Kate, Jessie and Tyler. Funeral Services will be held at 11AM on Monday, April 24, 2017 at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz. Family and friends will be received from 10-11AM at the funeral home. Interment will be held at St. Joseph's New Catholic Cemetery. Contributions can be made in Carol's memory to The Cat Fanciers' Association, Inc., 260 East Main Street, Alliance, OH 44601.