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Amy N. Kenavan, 38

June 25, 2022

Amy Nicole Kenavan, 38, of Lancaster, passed away at Hospice & Community Care in Mt. Joy with her loving family by her side on Saturday, June 25, 2022. Born in Lancaster, she was the loving daughter of Francis J. “Frank” Kenavan, Jr. and Kathleen M. “Kathy” (Gromoll) Kenavan.

Amy attended the Schreiber Center (Formerly Easter Sales) and participated in the Ephrata Area Rehabilitation Service (EARS). She was a graduate of Warwick School District and the I.U. 13 Autism Program. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church and was a member of the Lititz VFW Auxiliary. She loved all genres of music. She enjoyed being around people and was known for her endless smile. She loved going on Girls Trips with her mom to Ocean City, MD and going out to eat with family and friends.

In addition to her parents, Amy is survived by her brother, Stephan F. Kenavan (companion, Tara Dunlevy) of Lititz; her maternal aunt Cindy (Gromoll) Swisher of Manheim; her paternal aunts Carol F. Favor of Matawan, NJ, Susan F. Shenk (Philip) of Ephrata, and Mary F. Munro (Robert), Lewes, DE; and her paternal uncles Robert F. Kenavan of Duncannon and James E. Kenavan of Newport. She also had many cousins that she loved dearly. She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Frank J. Kenavan, Sr. and Mary Virginia (McKeon) Kenavan; and her maternal grandparents Herman R. Gromoll and Mary Iona (Metzger) Gromoll; as well as a maternal aunt Phyllis A. Wiker.

Her family wishes to thank the staff at her house (Keystone Residence), Hospice staff, and Dr. Tracy DeGreen and staff at The Lancaster Cancer Center for the wonderful care she received while with them. Amy loved her staff and housemates.

A Viewing will take place at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543 on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 from 6:00-8:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. James Catholic Church on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at 11:00 AM. Friends will be received at the church one-hour prior at 10:00 AM. Committal will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery. The family requests that no flowers be sent, and instead that donations be made to Hospice & Community Care at www.hospiceandcommunitycare.org or 685 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17604 or to the Lancaster Cancer Center at www.lancastercancercenter.com or 703 Lampeter Road, Lancaster, PA 17602.

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August 06, 2022

I will never forget Amy’s beautiful huge smile. It’s so infectious!! What a beautiful young woman. ❤️❤️❤️

July 03, 2022

Frank, Kathy, and Stephan,  My sincerest sympathies to you all.  It has been a long journey for you and Amy.  I have many fond memories of you all and the times I spent with Amy at Schreiber. She did love the trampoline!  A special child in a loving, special family.  God bless you all. Ann Neta Danner

July 02, 2022

I was so sorry to hear of your great loss. I remember you and Amy coming to see me when Frank was in BV rehab. What a beautiful woman she was. Such a pleasure to meet her. It was because of our special children we got to know each other. What a blessing. My prayers are with you and your family. Blessings. Mary Price

June 30, 2022

Frank and Kathy,
I am so sorry to hear of Amy’s passing.  My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.  I knew Amy (and Steve too) through Easter Seals preschool program (My how long ago that was) 
Betty Lou Bitzer

June 30, 2022

Amy was a beautiful woman with a beautiful soul. The very 1st time I meet her, she attacked me with a forever hug. She will be dearly missed. 

June 28, 2022

I will miss Amy’s smile and the wonderful hugs she gave you
She will always be in my heart and so glad I met her 

June 28, 2022

My Thoughts and Prayers are with the family and her friends. Amy will be missed dearly, I enjoyed interacting with Amy from car rides with her choice of music with the wind blowing through her hair to back rubs each time I went to visit her. Amy’s smile was contagious and she was always full of questions and a good conversations. I am very saddened that we have all lost such a wonderful woman.

June 27, 2022

Amy was a very happy person and so loved by her family may her Soul and all the Souls of the faithful departed Rest In Peace Amen.

June 27, 2022

Frank and Kathy,
I’m sorry to hear of Amy’s passing. I was very close to her and will always remember her beautiful smile and laugh. She was an amazing person and she will be missed by many!  
Sherri Burkholder 

June 27, 2022

Kathy, Frank, and Steve,
Amy made it easy to love her. She was strong and courageous and one of a kind. I am so thankful that I was able to be a part of her life and to know the sweet and beautiful person she was. 
My deepest sympathy to all of you. 

June 27, 2022

Frank, Kathy and Steve,
We did not have the opportunity to learn to know Amy, our condolences are with you as you grieve. May happy memories bring you comfot and peace.  Her life continues beyond earth….. without struggles, frustration, pain, illness or loss! 
God Bless You with His love and care,
Scott and Marlene Barr

June 27, 2022

Kathy, Frank and Steve, we are so sorry for your loss.  We loved Amy and loved being with her, that smile of hers, we will never forget.  Just remember our thoughts and prayers are with you!  Dance Amy dance❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

June 27, 2022

My heart and prayers are with your family during this time. May Peace and Love be with you. Amy was a trully wonderful gift and brought so much to all who knew her.

June 27, 2022

Kenavan family- light, love and peace to you with the loss of your beautiful daughter, Amy. 

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