Lyda A. Castagna, 87, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Monday, December 13, 2010 at her home. She was born in Grassy Butte, ND to the late Thomas B. and Agnes H. (Thom) Cain.

Lyda was preceded in death by her husband Anthony G. Castagna in 1995.

Lyda was a veteran of WWII with the United States Army serving as a registered nurse. She continued a long career in nursing after returning from the war. She met her husband while serving in the Army.

Lyda was a member of St. James Catholic Church and was a former member of St. Anne Catholic Church. When living in Hartsdale, NY she was a member of the Sacred Heart Parish.

Lyda was involved in the knitting ministry and silver liners at St. James. She was a volunteer at St. Anne's Church feeding the homeless and at various nursing homes.

Lyda is survived by a daughter, Margaret Berliner, of New Orleans, two sons, Francis P. of Port Chester, and Christopher M., of Lancaster, four grandchildren, one sister, Gwen Francom, of Seattle, WA, many nieces and nephews. Several brothers and sisters preceded her in death.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, December 16, 2010 at St. James Catholic Church 505 Woodcrest Ave. Lititz, PA 17543 at 11am with The Rev. James O'Blaney C.S.S.R. as Celebrant with Military Honors accorded by the Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard. Friends may call to the church from 10:30-11am. Interment will be private in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Lyda's memory to Hospice of Lancaster County PO Box 4125 Lancaster, PA 17604. To send the family an online condolence please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 717-560-5100