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Anna Beddia Calcara, 82
March 21, 2025
Anna Beddia Calcara, 82, of Lancaster, PA went Home to be with the Lord on March 21, 2025. She passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Anna was born in Cattolica Eraclea, Sicily Italy to Leonard and Antonina (Tortorici) Beddia.
Anna came to the United States in 1959 and started working as a seamstress. Later in life she started working as a sales associate for Appel and Weber in fine china and jewelry located in Watt and Shand’s Department store. This led to a 30 plus year career in fine jewelry sales, most recently at Reeds Jewelers in Park City which she truly enjoyed.
Her most important job, however, was that of a homemaker, which she held throughout her entire adult life as a wife and later as a mother. Her love of children and the joy that their presence brought her was well known within the family and with her friends.
In her spare time, Anna enjoyed cooking, baking, singing, reading, gardening, swimming, traveling, and bowling. Anna was an active member of St. Philip the Apostle Church in Millersville, where she sang in the Adult Choir from 1995 to 2023. She was always available to lend a helping hand to extended family members, friends, and neighbors.
She adored animals, especially her dogs, Lassie and Oregano.
Anna was preceded in death by her beloved parents. She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years Pietro (Pete), their son Eric, brother Nunzio (Mariette), Montreal Canada, brother-in-law Santo Iacono Lancaster PA, sister-in-law Antonina (Robert) Walker Exton PA, and many aunts, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff and physicians at Hershey Medical Center Neuro Intensive Care Unit for their assistance during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society are greatly appreciated.
The family will receive guests at a visitation on Sunday, April 6, 2025, from 2PM – 4PM at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 441 N. George St. Millersville, PA 17551. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM on Monday, April 7, 2025, at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 2111 Millersville Pike, Lancaster, PA 17603, Fr. Lawrence Sherdel as Celebrant. A visitation will be held at the church from 9 AM until Mass. Interment to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Lancaster.
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Condolences to the Family
April 06, 2025
Anna was a beautiful, kind, and gracious woman. My condolences to Pete and Eric.
Mary Kreider
April 06, 2025
Pete and family, I was shocked to hear of Anna’s passing. She was a wonderful person and great neighbor. She will be missed. She’s finally at peace in Heaven.
Cyndi McGeehan Conover (lived at 12 Green Hill Drive until 1971 with my parents and tenant of Pete’s)
April 04, 2025
She will be miss, another angel on earth back in heaven
Naraline
April 03, 2025
Peace and Love to Pete and his Family and friends. Although she has left us for a spell, fond memories will alway be etched in our hearts and souls. The Almighty Father accepted her with open arms; Anna is safe in The Lord’s embrace.
God Bless, Martin Lafferty and Family
April 02, 2025
So sad for your loss
Anna had the most beautiful voice in our choir She was a loving giving person
She will sing joyfully in Heaven until we meet again Joyce
Joyce Mitro
April 02, 2025
What can I say about 49+ years of beautiful memories? You raised me and watched me grow into a man. You provided me with unconditional love. You were always by my side. You always believed in me. You were the only one who understood me. You were my supporter, my advocate, my rock, and my angel on Earth. It is such an honor to have you as my Mother. Please continue to watch over me and guide me from Heaven. I need you now more than ever. Until we meet again. I love you, Mom. ~ Eric
April 01, 2025
Vive condoglianze per la scomparsa della mia cara nipote Anna.
Participiamo con dolore al vostro dolore.
Zia Liboria Lumia e famiglia.
April 01, 2025
Dear Peter and Eric, we are so very sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Anna will always live in our hearts. May she rest in peace.
Cousins Josie and Andre Bourgeois
April 01, 2025
To Peter, Eric and Family, we are so sad to hear of Anna’s passing. She was always so graceful and a beautiful cousin to us all here in Toronto and Montreal. Love Joe and Rosie Pizzimenti and Zia Pina Lumia Family.
April 01, 2025
Our deepest sympathy to Peter, Eric, and the family for your loss. Anna was a lovely lady ❤️ we will always remember her with fondness. RIP 🙏
Chiara Panetta
April 01, 2025
Sending love & prayers to Peter, Eric & family. RIP my beautiful cousin, Anna
Rosa Avola
April 01, 2025
Our deepest condolences to Peter, Eric & family during this difficult times. RIP Anna
Steve & Lilla Roman
April 01, 2025
Rest in peace Anna.
Dina
April 01, 2025
My condolences to all of Anna’s friends and family. She was always such a sweet lady and a pleasure to talk to. I was saddened to hear of her passing. May she be Resting in Heaven like the angel she was.
Vee Kilby
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- Sunday, April 06, 2025
- 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
- 441 North George Street
- Millersville, PA 17551
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- Lancaster, PA 17603
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