Melanie J. Fitzgerald, 98, passed away, February 18, 2018 at Susquehanna Valley Rehab Facility. She was the daughter of the late Joseph F. and Emma (Dittmer) Hoffmeier. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Richard F. Fitzgerald, Sr., who passed February 6, 2000, as well as three brothers; Carl Hoffmeier, Franklin Hoffmeier, and four sisters; Marie Trimble, Anna Brooks, Margaret Cunningham, and Romain Horning. She is survived by her three sons; Richard F. Fitzgerald, Jr., husband of Drue, Lancaster, Robert H. Fitzgerald, husband of Judith, Leola, Gary L. Fitzgerald, husband of Jeanette, Mountville, seven grandchildren; David, Christine, Patrick, Jonathan, Andrea, Chrystal, Angela, 11 great-grandchildren; Kevin, Joshua, Jordan, Liam, Luke, Anthony, Adriana, Jacob, Christopher, Edward, Pete, and one great great-granddaughter. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Altar Rosary Society, the Golden Hills Club, Legion of Mary, Guys and Dolls Club at St. Phillip Catholic Church, the Millersville Senior Club and the Park City Twalkers. She was also interested in various crafts, including oil painting, knitting, and crocheting, and she was an avid walker, walking up to several miles each day. Viewing will take place from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Friday, February 23, 2018 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 440 St. Joseph Street, Lancaster, PA 17603. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 AM. Interment will be in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Hospice and Community Care, 685 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17604 or St. Joseph Catholic Church Building Fund, 440 St. Joseph Street, Lancaster, PA 17603.