Elsie L. Royer, 88, of Reading formerly of Lancaster of died July 31, 2009 at her residence in Reading. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Vernon J. and Ada V. Wendler Royer.

She was a bookkeeper for Bash Jewelry Store in Lancaster for 30 years.

Surviving is her daughter, Diane wife of Joseph Strohl, Reading , a granddaughter, Elizabeth wife of Jason Viegas, Hellertown, a grandson, Joseph  husband of Krista Strohl, Reading and four great grandchildren; Nicholas, Alyssa , Lindsey and Christian.

She was preceded in death by two sisters: Martha M. Royer and Geraldine Cikowask.

A Funeral Service will be held at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 414 E. King Street, Lancaster, PA on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at 11:00AM with Rev. David P. Heil officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 10-11:00AM. Contributions may be made in Elsie's memory to Berks Visiting Nurses, 1170 Berkshire Blvd, Wyomissing, PA 19610 or Animal Rescue League of Berks County, P.O. Box 69, Mohnton, PA. 19540. To send  online condolences, please visit, snyderfuneralhome.com