Kathleen C. Rineer, 89, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, August 9, 2010 at Lancaster General Hospital.

She was the wife of Francis D. Rineer, Colonel, USMC (Ret.)with whom she celebrated 67 years of marriage this past September 28 ^th . Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late John H. and Bernadine C. McEvoy King.

Kathleen had been a homemaker and had worked at the Hamilton Watch Co. prior to World War II.

She was a member of St. Marys Catholic Church and was a 1938 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School.

Known for being a great cook, Kathleen enjoyed taking care of and spending time with her family. She also enjoyed crossword puzzles and reading.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children: Francis D. "Chick" Jr ESQ, Major, USMC (Ret.) married to Betty Rineer of Towanda, PA, Annette L. Rineer-Tighe of Lancaster, Edna B. Purcell of Lancaster, Margaret Mary "Peg" married to William Harlan of Phoenix, AZ, Thomas J. married to Sandi Rineer of Columbia, PA, Kathleen T. married to Samuel Hernandez of Millersville, John L. married to Noreen Rineer of Lancaster, Paul J. married to Karen Rineer of Columbia, David A. Rineer of Lancaster, Josephine E. "Jody" married to Raymond Ziegler of Tyrone, PA, Bridget A. Rineer of Philadelphia, and Joseph W. Rineer of Columbia; her 20 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter Mary Alice Rineer and her son Patrick J. Rineer.

Friends will be received on Friday, August 13, 2010 from 9-10AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 119 S. Prince St., Lancaster, PA 17602, with the Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10AM, the Rev. Leo Goodman as Celebrant. Interment in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Kathleen's memory to St. Mary's Catholic Church Flower Fund (address above), or to the Resurrection School, 521 E. Orange St., Lancaster, PA 17602 or to Lancaster Catholic High School, 630 Juliette Ave, Lancaster, PA 17601  or to The Retirement Fund for Religious in care of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Arrangements by the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, Lancaster 393-9661. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com