Edna Mae (Rittenhouse) Ressel, 89, of Lancaster, passed away, Monday, December 20, 2010 at Lancaster Regional Medical Center. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Anna (Rehm) Rittenhouse. Edna was the wife of the late Clarence L. Ressel who died on November 30, 1998.

Edna worked for Hamilton Watch and Lancaster School District in the Cafeteria. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Moose Lodge # 767, Lancaster Ladies Auxiliary #7294, Millersville VFW, and Lancaster Happy Hearts. She also volunteered at Girl Scouts of America for over 20 years.

Edna is survived by 4 children; Clarence Ressel Jr. of Lancaster, Barry Ressel husband of Joan of Lancaster, Richard Ressel husband of Elaine of Quarryville, and Sharon Bleacher companion of Robert Ditzel of York. 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by 8 brothers, 5 sisters, and a grandson.

A Funeral Service will be held Thursday, December 23, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 414 E. King St. Lancaster 17602. Family and friends will be received at the Funeral Home before the service from 10 a.m.-11a.m. Interment will follow at Millersville Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Lancaster Country 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604. To send an online condolence or for more information please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 717-393-9661