Obituaries
Anne M. Guerra, 89
Anne M. Guerra, 89, of Lancaster, PA went home to be with her Lord on Monday, November 8, 2010 at Arbor View of Willow Valley. She was born in Pentidatillo, Italy to the late Frank and Mary (Segro) Segro.
Anne was preceded in death by her husband, Pasquale “Patsy” Guerra in 2004.
She was a member of Historic St. Mary’s Catholic Church and was a volunteer for many years in the school’s cafeteria.
Anne was a graduate of Sacred Heart Grade School, a 1939 Lancaster Catholic High School graduate, and Millersville State Teachers College in 1943.
During WWII, she was a ticket agent for the PA Railroad. Her first elementary teaching job was in a one room school house in Brickerville. She then taught at the Columbia and Lancaster School Districts, retiring in 1973.
She also was involved in the family business, The Italian Villa Restaurant. Anne was a member of the Lancaster Italian Cultural Society.
Anne is survived by two daughters, Ann Marie Petrone, Lancaster, Sylvia A. Handwerk, wife of Earl, Mount Joy, a son, James F. Guerra, husband of Kathleen (Weber), Ephrata, six grandchildren, Andrea M., Christina N., Marissa E. Handwerk, Colleen M., Daniel P., and Corey M. Guerra, sister, Melina E. Roda, Lancaster, brother, Peter J. Segro, Lancaster, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph F. Segro.
“She brought sunshine to all whose lives she touched.”
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at Historic St. Mary’s Catholic Church 119 S. Prince Lancaster, PA 17603 at 1pm with The Rev. Leo Goodman III as Celebrant. A closed casket visitation will be held at the church from 12:30-1pm. Final farewell and commendation will be in Conestoga Memorial Park Mausoleum. Memorial contributions may be made in Anne’s memory to Historic St. Mary’s Catholic Church or to Hospice of Lancaster County PO Box 4125 Lancaster, PA 17604. To send the family an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 717-393-9661.
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Ganooch! So sorry to see this in the paper, I didn’t get to know your Mom real well but she was always laughing and had a ball with us as teenagers, that was just a few months ago wasn’t it?
Sincerely,
Bob and Teri Haas.
Dear Ann Marie,
I was saddened to read of the passing of your mother and realize that this is a difficult time in your life. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for you and your brother and sister. The obituary expressed such a beautiful tribute to your mother. Perhaps some time in the future June and I could meet you somewhere. Are you still teaching? Our address is 1735 Eden Road, Lancaster, PA, 17601. e-mail rimjemechoes@gmail.com and phone 392-0560. We are pretty much living in retirement now. As always at any age our children in many ways still need our love, care, and support. I am now 87 and in reasonably good health. I wish the very best to you.
Ross I. Morrison, Sr.
Anne Marie
I was so sorry to read about your Mother in the paper. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.
Anne Marie
I was so sorry to read about your Mother’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.
Cathy (McCloskey) Gaenzle
Sylvia and Jim,
please know that your mother is in my thoughts and prayers.
Cyndi McGeehan Conover
Dear Ann Marie
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Fond memories of your mother and the Segro Family growing up in Lancaster.
Brenda Caterbone Draper and family.(Mother Josephine Segro West Lemon St)
Dear Ann Marie, Jimmy and Siv,
Your mom was one of the nicest ladies I have ever known. I can still visualize her punching our meal tickets in the cafeteria line at St. Mary’s School. She always had a warm smile and friendly greeting. Thankfully, she didn’t make me return to the cafeteria to finish the liver, spinach and savory rice I just couldn’t eat. And those days, when we were lucky enough to have her as a substitute teacher, were very special; no one could read a story like she could. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Louise Rebman Metzel
