Mary Janelle Geissinger, 86, of Lancaster, PA, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at LGH. Born in Hinton, WV she was the daughter of the late Carl and Mary (Johnson) Gwinn. She was married to David S. Geissinger who passed away in December 2011.

Janelle was a graduate of Hinton High School in WV. She and her husband were founders of the Kingswood United Methodist Church in Newark, DE. She volunteered in many aspects with the Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library in Winterthur, DE. Janelle and her husband moved to Lancaster 10 years ago and are currently members of Otterbein United Methodist Church. She enjoyed sewing, woodworking, gourmet cooking, crafting and gardening.

Janelle  is survived by her 2 children: Carol J., wife of Thomas Fredian of Littleton, NH, Eric A., husband of the late Dovie Jean Sikes Geissinger, of Flinstone, GA; 6 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren. Janelle was preceded in death by her son, Alan Geissinger, 2 brothers, Nelson and Charles Gwinn.

A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Kingswood United Methodist Church, 300 Marrows Road, Newark, DE 19711 or Otterbein United Methodist Church, 20 E. Clay St., Lancaster, PA 17602. To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100