Florence B. Santaniello, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2013 at Conestoga View where she had been residing.

Born in the Bronx, New York City, NY, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Michelina Zenobio Santaniello.

Florence had worked for the PA State Dept. of Public Welfare at the King St. and Manor St offices for 35 years, retiring in 1979.

She was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church. She had been a member of the auxiliary for the Knights of Columbus Council 867, as well as the auxiliary at St. Anne's Retirement Village, where she had also volunteered. She enjoyed bingo, traveling, and the theater and had been active with the St. Anthony Senior Citizens Group.

Florence is survived by her brother, Armand married to Jane Santaniello of Lancaster, 8 nieces and nephews, and many great nieces and great nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Bernard V. and Michael E. Santaniello.

Friends will be received on Friday, July 12, 2013 from 930-1030AM at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA, with the Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11AM at St. Anne's Catholic Church, 929 N. Duke St, Lancaster, PA, the Rev.Norman Hohenwarter as Celebrant. Interment in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Florence's memory to St. Anne's Retirement Village, 3952 Columbia Ave., Columbia, PA 17512.