Eleanor (Mowery) DeRicard, 98, of Lancaster, died Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at Oak Leaf Manor, Landisville.

Born in Lancaster, she was the wife of the late Jean A. DeRicard, who died January 16, 1980. They were married 40 years. She was the daughter of the late Ellis F. and Emma D. (Dittman) Mowery.

During the 50's and 60's, she worked alongside her husband in their interior decorating business at 22 W. Chestnut St. She also worked for 8 years as a factory worker and machine operator for the former Armstrong Cork Co., now Kerr Glass. Eleanor enjoyed dancing, entertaining, gardening and knitting.

She attended the former Stevens High School and was a member of the Unwind Club of Lancaster Co., AARP, and a past member of Couple's Club, Conestoga and Media Heights Country Clubs, and Elks Lodge #134 of Lancaster.

She is survived by two nephews: William Mowery, Jr. and his wife Donna and Rodney Mowery, all of Lancaster; and a niece, Pat Trout of NC. Eleanor was the last surviving member of her immediate family, having been preceded in death by 2 sisters and 4 brothers: Dorothy M. Kern, Christine L. Martin, Robert J., John C., Frank E., and William C. Mowery.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

Kindly omit flowers. Memorial contributions in Eleanor's memory may be made to Hospice & Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.