Ozetta Marie Groff Hirschmann went home to her Lord Savior on December 13 in her ninety-fourth year. Born in Lancaster, PA on December 28, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Newkirk and John Groff and Charles and Cora Dinkel. She was the beloved wife of Arthur K/ Hirschmann of E King Street for 64 years. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Charles Hirschmann and daughter, April Gammache, wife of Michael, and daughter-in-law Assumpta Hirschmann, in addition to six grandchildren: Kristina Oswald, wife of Lewie, Andrew Hirschmann and wife Heather, Colm Hirschmann and wife Erin, Luke Gammache and wife Heather, Gwendolynn Phillips, wife of Chad, and Gretel Gammache, as well as ten great—grandchildren. She was preceded in death by granddaughter, Melissa Kathleen Gammache. A graduate of Millersville University, she taught Latin and English before serving our country in the Marine Corps during World War II as a carpenter and auditor. Ever proud of her service, she was a charter and life-long member of the Women Marines Association. She was a certified lifeguard and pilot. Her active service was followed by volunteering for the USO and owned operated the Tourist Haven tourist home in Lancaster for several decades.

A life-long lover of music and servant of God, she was an active member of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, singing in the choir for over sixty years and served on many committees. She was a founding member of the Lancaster Opera Workshop and enjoyed symphony performances. Any account of Ozetta would be remiss without mention of her keen wit and linguistic prowess, which will be keenly missed. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in her name to the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd.

Funeral Services will be held at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 750 Greenfield Road, Lancaster, PA 17601 on Saturday, December 17 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the church in Ozetta's memory.