Louise K. (Murphy) Pflumm, 75, of Lancaster, PA passed away peacefully on Saturday December 26, 2009 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 14, 1934 in Greenwich, CT. She was the daughter of the late James A. and Katherine M. (Dolan) Murphy and was one of six children.

At the age of three Louise started tap dancing lessons and progressed to become a ballroom dancer which led her to win a championship in New York City.

After graduating Greenwich High she went to Short secretary school in New York City. Louise then returned to Greenwich and became a paralegal at Hirschburg and Strong Law Firm.

Louise married Richard A. Pflumm on Sept. 15, 1956 (they just celebrated their 53 ^rd wedding anniversary). Louise and Dick moved to Lancaster, PA on Oct. 8 1956 to start a family. Louise was a very active mother and grandmother despite having to battle MS for 48 years. Dick and Louise's love and devotion to each other was a true testament and honor to all who knew them. She loved the beach and spending time with her family especially all their memories in Key West, FL. On their 50 ^th wedding anniversary Dick and Louise decided to do something special and took the whole family to Hawaii so they could celebrate together.

Surviving beside her loving husband Richard, are three children David J. Pflumm of Millersville, William R. Pflumm, husband of Deborah L. of Lancaster, and Coreen M. Pflumm, wife of Gordon D. Overmeyer of Millersville, nine grandchildren, Abigail, Keegan, Elizabeth, Allison Cook, Dylan, Mason Pflumm, Austin, Chelsea, Kara Ann Overmeyer, and one great-granddaughter Ciara.

All are invited to Louise's Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at 1pm from St. Joseph Catholic Church 440 St. Joseph St. Lancaster, PA with rev. Joseph Hilbert as Celebrant. There will be no viewing or greeting time, Mass only at the family's request. Final farewell and commendation will be private at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Louise's memory to Hospice of Lancaster County 685 Good Dr. PO Box 4125 Lancaster, PA 17604 or to MS Society Lancaster Chapter 1630 Manheim Pk. Lancaster, PA 17601. Arrangements made by the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, Millersville, PA 872-5041. To send the family online condolences, please visit snyderfuneralhome.com