Lorraine A. Charles, 94, formerly of Burrows Ave in Lancaster and The Danner Home in Manheim, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2011 at St. Anne's Retirement Village in Columbia.

She was the wife of the late C. Edward Charles, who passed away in 1962. Born in Loretto, Minnesota, she was the daughter of the late Roman and Alma Pepin Pouliot.

Lorraine was a member of St. Richard's Catholic Church in Manheim, and was a 50 year former member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Lancaster.

She is survived by her children: Jacqueline A. married to Michael Clair of Manheim, Francine Knight of Southbury, CT, and Jeanni wife of the late Mac McElroy of Lancaster; her grandchildren Christopher Clair, Jennifer wife of Barry Oseroff, Joshua Clair, Jessica wife of Jared Beers, Emily wife of Cliff Jacobs, Abigail wife of Jamie Brennan, Charles Knight, and Rachel wife of Jason Young; and her great grandchildren Ryanne Amelia Oseroff, Noah Young, and Grace Young. Lorraine is also survived by her 2 sisters Bernice Moonen of Delano, MN, and Dorothy Schraut of Pierz, MN. She was preceded in death by her 4 brothers and 5 sisters.

Friends will be received on Saturday, January 29, 2011 from 930-11AM at St. Richard's Catholic Church, 201 Adele Ave., Manheim, PA, with the Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11AM, the Rev. Francis Menei as Celebrant. Interment in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Lorraine's memory to Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Dr., Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125, or to the American Cancer Society, 314 Good Dr., Lancaster, PA 17603. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 393-9661.