Naomi Gantz, 89, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday morning, October 12, 2013 at Conestoga View, where she was given excellent care.

She was the wife of the late William H. McNiel, who passed away in 1984. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Franklin and Hanna Pinion Gantz.

Naomi had worked at the former St. Joseph Hospital for 26 years until retiring in 1984.

She enjoyed being a faithful and active member of St. Paul AUMP Church in Lancaster. She also loved family gatherings, enjoying the big dinners served at them. Above all else, Naomi's greatest joy was her love for her children. Naomi also liked to visit her friends and was active in Happy Hours of Lancaster.

She is survived by her daughter, Beverly E. Brown; her sons William McNiel and Ron J. McNiel, all of Lancaster; her 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; her sisters: Annie and Myrtle Gantz, both of Lancaster and her brother Russell Gantz of Lancaster. She was preceded in death by her sisters Dora, Viola, and Bertha Gantz and her brothers Franklin, Arthur, Robert and Harvey Gantz.

Friends will be received on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 from 6-8PM, with a brief service at 715PM, at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA. Interment will be private in Mt Joy Cemetery.