Eileen Mayan Jester, 69, of West Lampeter Township, PA, passed away late Thursday evening, March 2, 2023, at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy. Born in Danville, PA , she was the daughter of the late Paul Mayan and Frances Mayan (Reilly) Cesarano.

After graduating from Caesar Rodney High School in Camden, DE, Eileen went on to obtain a bachelor's degree from the University of Delaware. She was married in 1982 and was employed as a secretary prior to dedicating her time to raising her two sons, her absolute pride and joy, in Lancaster, PA. Later in life she returned to professional work as a paraprofessional educator at Fritz Elementary School. She loved children and teaching and very much enjoyed being in the classroom. Known to her family as a fantastic cook, Eileen also greatly enjoyed nature, especially hikes at Mount Rainer in Washington, and visits to Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania.

Left to cherish her memory: her son, Paul W. Jester and his wife Jaclyn; grandson, Cole Jester and Cole's mother Katey Kincaid; her former husband, Michael Jester; and her sisters, Carol Berdinka and her husband Mitch; Patricia Schwalm and her husband John; and Mary Ann Manley and her husband Jack. She is predeceased by her son, Adam Jester.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service which will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at the Pippin Funeral Home, 119 West Camden Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, DE 19934, where the family will receive guests starting at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Eileen's memory may be made to alovingcarecatrescue.org for their support of Eileen's cat Murphy. For online condolences visit SnyderFuneralHome.com or pippinfuneralhome.com.