Julie Pappas Dinkel, 57, died at her Manor Twp. home on Saturday, December 29, 2018, surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Worcester, MA to Joan S. (Eliopulos) Pappas and the late John Pappas. Julie was the loving wife of William H. Dinkel, Esq. for 27 years.

A Graduate of J. P. McCaskey High School, she attended the University of Maryland.

Julie was a licensed realtor for nearly 25 years. Julie was dedicated to the industry and passionate about helping people achieve their dream of home ownership. During the course of Julie's career as a real estate professional she co-owned and operated a nationally franchised real estate brokerage firm in Lancaster, she served on the Board of Directors of the Lancaster County Association of Realtors, and repeatedly earned one of the highest designations awarded by a nationally franchised real estate organization, performing in the top 2% of realtors in the nation.

She was a parishioner of Saint Leo the Great Catholic Church and previously was a member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church.

Julie was passionate about life, courageously and relentlessly battling cancer for 5 ½ years. Quick-witted, Julie loved making people laugh, spending time with family and friends, traveling, and being a successful contributor to the real estate industry in Lancaster County.

In addition to her mother Joan and husband Bill, Julie is survived by her brother James Pappas, husband of Alex Clark. She was very close to her mother-in-law Gladys, wife of the late Francis Dinkel, and sisters-in-law: Dianne, wife of Bill Orem, Sandy, wife of John Zercher and the late Fran, wife of the late Robo Marley. Also surviving Julie are her nieces and nephews: Angela Quinn, Taylor and Scott Culp, Benjamin and Chad Marley, Mike and Chris Zercher, Marina Pappas Barbosa and Andreas and Mcella Pappas; as well as many great-nieces and great nephews

Julie's family thanks the staff of LGH, Masonic Village TCU and Masonic Village Hospice and Home Instead Senior Care for the exceptional care given to her.

Julie's family will greet friends from 9:30 to 11 AM on Saturday, Jan. 5th, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM with The Rev. Peter I. Hahn as Celebrant, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 409 Cherry Street, Columbia, PA 17512. Interment in Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Masonic Village Hospice, One Masonic Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022-2219.