Obituaries
Anneliese Gundling Kiely, 90
Anneliese Gundling Kiely, 90, of Lititz, died Saturday morning March 13, 2010 at Luther Acres. Born in Blumenthal, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Sebastian and Marie Nuss Gundling. Anneliese was the wife of the late Edward F. Kiely who died September 17, 1982.
A 1937 graduate of Sacred Heart Academy, she was salutatorian of her class. A devoted a wife, mother and homemaker, she also worked as an accounting clerk with the School District of Lancaster for 13 years and retired in December of 1981.
She was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church and served as an Extraordinary Minister of the Holy Eucharist at the church. She served two terms on the Board of Lancaster County Council of Churches. Ann volunteered at Contact of Lancaster for 3 years, and the Red Cross Reading Program.
Surviving are her seven children: Anne E. wife of Robert Wickenheiser, Lititz, Edward S. husband of Karen D. Kiely, Pittsburgh, William H. husband of Catherine A. Kiely, Millersville, Mary Ellen wife of Oscar J. Foreman, Wrightsville, Timothy J. husband of Pamela A. Kiely, Lancaster, Patrick J. husband of Judy L. Kiely, Lancaster, Joseph A. husband of Esther K. Kiely, Lancaster, sixteen grandchildren, and twenty-eight great grandchildren.
Anneliese was preceded in death by a brother, Walter Gundling and a sister, Hildegard Conti.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, North Duke and Liberty Streets, Lancaster on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 10:00AM with Rev. Norman Hohenwarter as Celebrant. Interment will follow in St Anthony’s Catholic Cemetery. There will be a viewing at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 414 E. King Street, Lancaster, PA on Friday, March 19, 2010 from 6-8:00PM with the Holy Rosary recited at 8:00PM. Please omit flowers. Contributions may be made in Anneliese’s memory to St. Anne’s Church or School, 929 N. Duke Street, Lancaster Pa 17602 or Luther Care Scholarship Fund, 600E. Main Street, Lititz, PA 17543. To send online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com
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Tim
Please accept Jeanie and my condolences on the death of your mother.
Gil Benson
God bless and take care of you all in a special way for me and for Himself at this time of sorrow.
peace and all good.
George Garbrick
So sorry to read about your Moms passing, She was a wonderful neighbor and I always enjoyed our talks as she sat on her front porch.What a special family she and your Dad raised, she will be truly missed by everyone who knew her.
Fondly,
Judy & Denny Zimmerman
Hello to the Kiely children and grandchildren:
My sympathy in the loss of mother and grandmother. What a gem of a lady and friend she was to anyone who knew her. One person I know who was well liked by anyone whom had the pleasure of knowing her, regarding of length of time of friendship. Your mother and I knew each other well, and altho still working at St. Anne Church Rectory, yes, almost 40 yrs. Ann Kiely’s name stands out often over others. Her involvement with the church and its ministries. Back in the early 80’s, she, myself, Margaret Showalter, Nancy Martin, and many others took a course over at St. Joe’s Hospital with Fr. Scala who headed the Health Care Ministry. We too 2 classes, and received our certificate for same. At a meeting, Ann voted me to be chairperson, and she and others were given names of shut-ins to visit and call. Never saw some women, Ann included so dedicated to the sick. Later she took the Holy Eucharist to them. Always making an impression of them, she made so many long lasting friendships thru that ministry. Was/am so proud to have been
a part of it, and knowing Ann. Often she called the office and said, Rita stop by please for my church envelopes and I have the coffee ready for us. Still talk to some of her old neighborhood neighbors who said she was the best. Rest in Peace, Dearest Ann, in the Arms of Our Lord. You will be in the hearts of memories for a long time. Thank you, too any of the children or grandchildren who have befriended Rita Boyer whether in church, school, CYAA or otherwise.
Blessings to all of you.
Rita R. Boyer
Tim and family:
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this time of sorrow in the loss of your mother.
