Thelma L. Zoretic, 85, formerly of Lancaster, went home to her Lord Monday, October 8, 2012 at Oak Leaf Manor in Millersville.

Her husband of 60 years Robert C. Zoretic died in 2006. Born in Herbert, PA, Thelma was the daughter of the late Stephan and Sophia Bezilla Rosneck.

Thelma graduated from Redstone Township High School in Republic, PA. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and was happiest when she was in the kitchen surrounded by her family. Thelma was a deeply religious woman whose faith was a constant source of strength throughout her entire life. She was a member of St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church and a former member of St. Leo the Great Catholic Church.

She is survived by a son, Richard C., husband of Meg Zoretic of Virginia Beach, VA; 3 daughters, R. Kathryn "Kay", wife of Rod Barthe of Lititz, Maribeth, wife of Craig Hacker of Malvern, and Margaret Z. "Peggy" Ashbey of Harrisburg; and by 10 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place 11 AM Saturday, October 13, 2012, with The Rev. Mark J. Weiss as Celebrant, at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 2111 Millersville Pike, Lancaster, PA 17603. Thelma's family will receive friends on Saturday from 10 to 11 AM at the church. Interment will be in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. To send the family an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-872-5041