Florence B. Haertter, 72, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side on Sunday, December 2, 2018 from her courageous battle with cancer. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Joseph E. and Thelma (King) Burgert. She was the loving wife of Joseph L. Haertter, with whom she celebrated 52 years of marriage. Florence was a graduate of the Wilfred Academy of Hair & Beauty Culture of Philadelphia. She was also employed at Shanks Extract Co. for 30 years where she retired as the Quality Control Supervisor. Florence and her husband Joseph were very active members of St. Philip The Apostle Catholic Church. She was a member of the Women's Auxiliary, serving as past President, a member of the Pastoral Parish Council and very involved in organizing various activities. Although Florence's creativity was expressed through her scrapbooking and sewing, her greatest passion was being with her family, especially her grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her three sons: Timothy, married to Shawna of Lancaster, Gary, married to Tipvemon of Middletown, DE, and Craig, married to Sheryl of Landisville, and by her seven grandchildren: Adam, Jolie, Emily, Aum, Lauren, Andrew, and Eric. Friends will be received on Thursday, December 6, 2018 from 6-8PM at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA. Friends will be greeted again on Friday, December 7, 2018 at St. Philip The Apostle Catholic Church, 2111 Millersville Pike, Lancaster, PA 17603 from 10-11AM, with the Mass to follow at 11AM. Interment in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Florence's memory to St. Philip The Apostle Catholic Church at the above address or to Hospice & Community Care, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.