IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Colleen Marie

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Lorelli

May 30, 2017

Obituary

Colleen Marie Lorelli, of East Hempfield, PA, died peacefully surrounded by family members on May 30th after bravely battling brain cancer for 14 months. She was born to Maureen (Niemeyer) and the late James G. Ehret on October 24, 1969. She was a graduate of Freehold Township High School and a recipient of a NJ Governors Teaching Scholarship. She graduated with a degree in Elementary Education from Elizabethtown College and later received a Master's degree from Millersville University. She began her teaching career in Bloomfield, NJ and then moved to Lancaster. She married David Lorelli. Colleen and Dave are the proud parents of twin sons Grant and Conner. Colleen taught in the Elizabethtown School for 20 years and as a certified trainer for Olweus- a bullying prevention program. Colleen was a parishioner of St. Philip the Apostle Church where she also taught CCD. For many years, Colleen was very active in the Lancaster Mothers of Multiples Club. Colleen was a loving wife and mother who enjoyed spending time with her family. She loved outdoor activities and would often be found on the sidelines of her sons sporting events. She loved to travel especially to Canada and Turks and Caicos and had a passion for cooking and entertaining. In addition to her husband and sons, she is survived by her mother Maureen Ehret, sister Michele Fee and her husband Doug, of Howell NJ, and brother Michael and his wife Jude, of New Market, MD, her in-laws John and Ann Lorelli, of Strasburg, PA and brother in law Michael Lorelli, of Lancaster. She leaves behind her nieces and nephews, Christopher, Amanda and Kathleen Fee and Eric and Kristen Vaughn and their sons. She is also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins. Family and helping others meant everything to Colleen. The family wishes to thank everyone who helped and supported them during this difficult time. The outpouring of love, caring and generosity was truly appreciated. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, June 3rd at 11:30AM at St. Phillip the Apostle Church 2111 Millersville Pike, Lancaster, PA 17603. Family will receive friends on Friday from 6PM-8PM at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 441 N. George St. Millersville, PA 17551 and again on Saturday 10AM-11:30AM at the Church. Memorial contributions in Colleen's memory may be made to Hospice & Community Care 685 Good Dr, Lancaster, PA 17604 or DJD Fight On Foundation 200 North Maple Street Ephrata, Pa 17522.

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St. Phillip the Apostle Church

2111 Millersville Pike, Lancaster, PA,

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St. Phillip the Apostle Church

2111 Millersville Pike, Lancaster, PA,

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