Irene Jarvis, 86, of Columbia, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2013 at Hospice & Community Care, Mt. Joy. Born in Medford, OR she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Pearl (Mulligan) Stewart. She was married to the late Clarence E. Jarvis who passed away in 1984.

Irene worked for Millersville University in the housekeeping department for many years. She enjoyed going to the Solanco Senior Center where she liked to do crafts and ceramics. She was an avid bowler and bingo player.

She is survived by her 3 daughters, Cheryn L. Jarvis, wife of Gus Cooper, Jr., of Philadelphia, PA, Jo Ann Jarvis, of Millersville, Nancy L. Misal, wife of William, of Port Royal, PA and a son, R. Edward Jarvis, husband of Missy, of Columbia. Also surviving is 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her 4 siblings.

Friends will be received on Thursday, May 30, 2013 from 11-12Noon at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 441 N. George St, Millersville, PA 17551, with the Funeral to follow at 12 Noon. Interment in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Irene's memory to Hospice and Community Care, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-872-5041