Esther (Essie) Mae Huber Turner, 74, of Willow Street, PA died Friday night, January 2, 2009 at her home. Born in Marticville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Elmer L. and Esther Witmer Huber. Essie was married to Lester A. Turner on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 1961.

Esther worked as a secretary at Millersville State College and Conestoga Valley School District until 2003. While raising her children, she typed thesis and dissertations at home.

She enjoyed belonging to the Willow Street Women's Club and was instrumental in erecting signs to welcome visitors and residents to the Willow Street Community. She was also a member of the Lancaster County Toastmaster's Club. Her hobbies were reading, walking, going to musicals, traveling, and doing things with the family.

Esther was very active member of the Marticville United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women for many years. She especially enjoyed singing in the choir.

Surviving besides her husband are three children; Suzanne wife of John Wickersham of Lancaster, Sandra Lee Glackin of New Providence, Richard A. husband of Elizabeth Turner of Willow Street, seven grandchildren; Henry, Brittney, Kaitlyn, Samantha, Morgan, Connor, and Gillian, three sisters; G. Jean wife of R. Louis Weiler of Neffsville, Mary E. Eisenberger of Lancaster, A. Arlene Usner of Lancaster and a brother Kenneth W. husband of Barbara Huber of Greenfield, Indiana. Esther was preceded in death by a brother, Elmer.

A Funeral Service will be held at the Marticville United Methodist Church, 641 Marticville Road, Pequea, PA on Wednesday, January, 7, 2009 at 10:00AM with Rev. Len Calhoun officiating. Interment will be in the Marticville UMC Cemetery. A viewing will be held at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 441 N. George Street, Millersville, PA on Tuesday from 7-9PM and on Wednesday at the church from 9-10AM. Please omit flowers. Contributions may be made in Esther's memory to the Marticville UMC. To send on line condolences, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com