Josephine Anne Markes, 61, of Lancaster, originally of Brooklyn, NY, died unexpectedly on Sunday, January 6, 2008 at Lancaster Regional Medical Center.

Born in Brooklyn, Josephine was the daughter of Ruth (Tewell) Baglino and the late Samuel J. Baglino. A homemaker, she was a 1967 graduate of Fordham University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. She was a devout member of Sacred Heart Church, and a volunteer at Sacred Heart Parochial School. While in Queens, NY, she enjoyed singing in her church choir. She had a soft spot for animals.

Josephine was a dedicated grandmother and took great pride in raising her two grandsons, Allen and John Paul of Lancaster.

Surviving in addition to her loving mother and grandsons are a son, Joseph S. Markes of Lancaster; and a daughter, Adria R. Markes of Reading; a granddaughter, Danielle; two sisters: Raffaela Alcaro, wife of Ernest of Howard Beach, NY; and Nancy Manco of Whitestone, NY. She was preceded in death by a son, Henry J. Markes.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing on Thursday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 414 E. King St., Lancaster. The Holy Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church 558 W. Walnut St., Lancaster, PA, with Fr. Michael Grab as Celebrant. Interment to follow at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions in Josephine's memory may be sent to a fund established for Allen and John Paul at Sacred Heart Parochial School, 235 Nevin St., Lancaster, PA 17603.