Lorraine E. Sheldon, 73, of Salunga and formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at her residence.

She was the wife of the late Gregory J. Sheldon, who passed away in 2001. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Harry J., Sr. and Lorraine Wright Bailey.

Lorraine had been a homemaker and was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.

She had worked for many years at the former Numbers and News on E. King St.

Lorraine enjoyed shopping, spending time with her family, and loved her dog, Daisy.

She is survived by 3 daughters: Cynthia M. Dills of  Salunga, Brenda J. married to Robert M. Fickes of Salunga, and Suzette L. Lehman of Lancaster; 7 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren.  She is also survived by 2 brothers John F. married to Loretta Bailey of Willow Street and James W. Bailey of Lancaster and her sister, Dolores married to Larry Rubenstein of Bellvue, NE. She was preceded in death by her brother, Harry J. Bailey Jr.

Friends will be received on Thursday, February 4, 2010 from 7-9PM at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 414 E. King Lancaster, PA, and again on Friday, February 5, 2010 at the funeral home from 930-1030AM. The Mass of Christian Burial will follow on Friday at 11AM at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 501 E. Orange St., Lancaster, PA with the Rev. Daniel Mitzel as Celebrant. Interment in St. Anthony's Catholic Cemetery. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com