Christine P. Everett, 94, of New Providence, formerly of Massachusetts and Vermont, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at Lancaster General Hospital. She was born in Bourne, Mass to the late Umburto and Augustina Rapatta Lanza. Her husband the late Bernard F. Everett died in 1967.

A homemaker, Christine's greatest enjoyment in life was her granddaughter. She was an avid reader and a former member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Hyannis, Mass.

Christine's family includes her daughter Connie, wife of William Zielinski and granddaughter Jennifer Zielinski, all with whom she made her home for the last 24 years.  She is also survived by her brother Essio, husband of June Lanza of Onset, Mass., and many nieces and nephews. Her twin sister Marguerite White and brothers Van and Val Lanza preceded her in death.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place 2 PM Monday, November 21, 2011, at Historic St. Mary's Catholic Church, 119 S. Prince St., Lancaster, PA, with The Rev. Leo M. Goodman, III as Celebrant. Interment in St.Peter's Catholic Cemetery, Sandwich, Mass. Please omit flowers. Contributions can be made to the Humane League of Lancaster County, 2195 Lincoln Hwy East, Lancaster, PA 17602 or the American Heart Assn. To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100