Sylvia M. Kimmich, 76, of Millersville, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 23, 2017 at LGH. She was born on Manor Street, Lancaster City and was the daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Long) Trayer.

She married the love of her life Ellis C. Kimmich and they recently celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary.

Sylvia graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School. She was a long time and active member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church on Cabbage Hill.

Sylvia loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, had a tremendous sense of humor, loved her dogs, visiting the beach, traveling, and decorating her home for the holidays.

In addition to her husband, Ellis, she is survived by four children; E. Charles "Chuck" II, husband of Elizabeth "Liz", of Conestoga, Jeffrey D., husband of Diana K., of Downingtown, Susan M. Davis, wife of Thomas E., of Manheim, Gregory S., husband of Donna J., of Belfonte, eight grandchildren, Danielle Kimmich Madeja, Emily, Ryan, and Tina Kimmich, Olivia and Thomas Davis, and Zachary and Ethan Kimmich. She is also survived by a sister, Shirley Weaver, of Reading, and a brother, Thomas Trayer, of Lititz.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, January 27, 2017 at 11AM at St. Joseph's Catholic Church 440 St. Joseph St. Lancaster, PA 17603 with The Rev. Allan Wolfe as Celebrant. Viewings will be held at Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 3110 Lititz Pike on Thursday from 6PM-8PM with a Christian Prayer Service at 8PM and a second viewing will be at the church one hour prior to Mass. Interment will be in St. Joseph's New Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Sylvia's memory to St. Joseph's Catholic Church or St. Jude's Children Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105.