Isabelle M. Schiavone, 87, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Friday March 30, 2012 at Hospice of Lancaster County, Mount Joy Center. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Izzy was the only child of the late August and Josephine (Stein) Walther.

After graduating from Mount Saint Agnes College in Baltimore in 1947, Isabelle worked as a medical technologist.  In 1950, Isabelle married Michael C. Schiavone.  They remained lovingly devoted for 61 years.

Izzy was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church and served as a past member of St. Anne's Mother's Club. Later, she enjoyed volunteering for Meals on Wheels.  In her free time, she enjoyed spending time at OBX, live theater, reading, and the amusement of "Far Side".  Most of all, Izzy enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, Michael, Izzy is survived by 7 children: Patricia Hogentogler, wife of Stuard, Mary K. Roda, wife of David, Theresa Horn, wife of Philip, Claire Matyi wife of Alexander, Peggy Garguilo wife of John, Kathryn Mullins, and Michael Jr., husband of Yolanda. Izzy is also the proud grandmother of 11 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 12noon at St. John Neumann Catholic Church 601 E. Delp Rd. Lancaster, PA 17601 with The Rev. Msgr. Richard Youtz as Celebrant. A viewing will precede the Mass on April 4, 2012 from 10AM-12noon at the church.  Interment will be private in the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Izzy's memory to St. Anne's Retirement Community, 3950 Columbia Ave, Columbia, PA 17512, or Hospice of Lancaster County 685 Good Dr. PO Box 4125 Lancaster, PA 17604 or online at www.hospiceoflancaster.org . To send the family online condolences, please visit: SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100