Lois Kauffman, 84, of Ephrata Manor and formerly of East Lampeter Township, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Bart, Lois was the daughter of the late Harry H. Graver, Jr. and Alice M. (Sollenberger) Graver. She graduated from Solanco High School and St. Joseph School of Nursing.

Lois worked as a Practical Nurse in the ICU at LGH, where she met Larry Kauffman on his first day of employment there, and they then shared 59 years of marriage.

During her career Lois did diverse types of nursing. She was a loving, giving and hospitable person, and she continued being a "nurse" while residing at Ephrata Manor.

She had a sarcastic sense of humor. Flowers, the beach, the sun, friends, and her family made her smile. She loved quilting and crafting with her sisters every Thursday and going to lunch with the Red Hat Society.

Lois and Larry enjoyed traveling to Germany and Switzerland, and a cruise to the Bahamas. She also cherished vacations with her best friend Jane.

She attended Community Bible Church in Gordonville, volunteered with Bird-in-Hand Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary, and worked part time at Walmart and Bird-in-Hand Farmers Market.

In addition to her husband Larry, Lois's family includes their son, Bryan Kauffman, husband of Jennifer of Lancaster, granddaughter Annalise Kauffman, of Lancaster, her siblings, Stanley Graver, husband of the late Linda (Garner) of Wellsboro, Shirley, wife of James Hershey of Manheim, and Naomi, wife of Jay Carper of Newmanstown, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Lois's family will greet guests from 10 to 11:30 am, followed by a celebration of her life at 11:30 am with her cousin Rev. John D. Meck. officiating, on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Community Bible Church, 234 Old Leacock Road, Gordonville, PA 17529. Private interment in the adjoining cemetery will be officiated by Rev. Gregory E. Distad.

In lieu of flowers. Kindly consider a contribution in Lois's memory to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, 205 West 700 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84101. Children's Miracle Network Hospitals