Frances G. Stadel

Frances G. Stadel, 88, of Landis Homes passed away Monday, November 2, 2026. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Miriam (Rhoads) Kistler.

She was a 1956 graduate of East Lampeter High School. Fran retired as the controller for Charter Homes in 2004.

Fran’s love was the theatre. She was involved with the Lancaster Opera Workshop and Actors Company performing in many shows at the Fulton Opera House. She was an experienced musician who served as choir director at Chestnut Level Presbyterian church and Zion Lutheran, Landisville and sang in the Lancaster Symphony Chorus. Fran also volunteered for Hospice and Samaritan Center.

She is survived by her children: Sherry Barben, wife of Edward of Newport, PA, Jim Seiple, husband of Linda Feilmeier of Mountville, Linda Weaver, wife of Jerle of Leola, PA. Also surviving are her beloved grandchildren, E.J. Barben, Benjamin Barben, Alicia Hurst, Amanda Neese, Abby McLain, 12 great grandchildren and her brother, Don Kistler, husband of Judy of Willow Valley.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11AM on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. Family and friends will be received from 10-11AM at the funeral home on Thursday. Private Interment will be held in Conestoga Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Fran’s memory may be made to Hospice and Community Care or Samaritan Center. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com.

Charles F. Snyder Jr.

Funeral Home & Crematory

717-560-5100