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Arlene E. Stauffer, 87

May 27, 2016

Arlene E. Stauffer, 87, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on May 27, 2016 at the Brethren Village Retirement Community. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Roy & Elizabeth (Allwein) Forney. Arlene was the loving wife of the late Earl A. Stauffer.
Arlene worked for the Walter W. Moyer Company for 15 years. She was also a member of the Welcome Wagon and was a consultant for Avon Cosmetics & Products. She was a member of Conestoga United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir. She also led the youth group at Ephrata UMC. Arlene was a Grey & Silver Mermaid at the Brethren Village, where she participated in synchronized swimming, and was a member of the Singles Over 60 Club. She enjoyed giving musical programs, and her other hobbies included knitting & ceramics.
Surviving are her children: Charlene L. Kulesa, wife of Robert of Denver, PA and James R. Kreider, husband of Heather of Wernersville, PA; step-children: Patricia Jones, wife of William of Havelock, NC, Charlotte Becker, wife of Donald of Conestoga, PA and Harry Stauffer of Lititz, PA; 9 grandchildren: Susan Ribbeck, Sarah Kreider, Shelly Sangrey, Wendy Powers, Camila Furches, Joshua & Nathan Comeaux, and Justin & Shane Stauffer; 10 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren; a brother, Leroy Forney; and a sister, Allegra Sanner, wife of Glenn.
Arlene was preceded in death by her step-mother, Mary S. Snyder Forney, her step-grandson, sisters Anna Ruth Ebersole & Miriam Hassan, and brother Joseph Forney.
Friends will be received from 11am-12pm with a Memorial Service to begin at 12 pm on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at the Chapel at Brethren Village, 3001 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17606. Interment will be at Conestoga UMC Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Brethren Village Retirement Community, Attn: Good Samaritan Fund, 3001 Lititz Pike, PO Box 5093, Lancaster, PA 17606 or to the Memorial Fund at Conestoga United Methodist Church, 10 Shady Lane, Conestoga, PA 17516.

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July 04, 2017

Condolences to the family! Arlene was a very sweet woman, and we all enjoyed the time which we spent with her. We also enjoyed seeing her in the synchronized swimming performance!

January 28, 2017

Rest in Peace , Gods Speed
Arlene,
I didn’t know you, but I may have a piece of you. I can tell it meant a great deal to you, an I will cherrish it.
I purchased a 1965 Wildcat that has your name in the owners manual. She’s beautiful I will take great care of her !
Please if this was your car I would love to hear from anyone that can tell me about it.
tharndon57@gmail.com
Sincerly, Terry Harndon

June 02, 2016

A momento to say to you Ms. Arlene…you were born to be a special swimmer of the sea!… and your spirit is as bright as a star in the sky,… may God relish your wisdom, faith and your beautiful dances you performed wth your friends.. Wish I saw them. You will always be a beautiful lady in the hearts of those who loved you and you loved back…. and I am happy to say about how you touched my life and my family also. You made us laugh, and realize what family really is…  I hope to grow older and be just like you someday… You will be dearly missed by us and many more, especially your loving, which we are proud to know so well…. but you will never be forgotten down here… God has taken you home and you will meet us all again someday, we all love you. Charlene Lucas and family

June 02, 2016

Pat and Bill Deepest sympathy and caring thoughts on the passing of your stepmother. Gail and Jennifer Smith 

May 31, 2016

So sorry to about your mom and Grandmother she was a wonderful person 

May 31, 2016

This message is for Charlene and Jim’s family. Your Mother was a sweet and dear stepmother to me and my family. She came into my life the night of my son’s viewing. God knew I needed someone to be there for me and my family. She loved me and my family unconditionally. I will miss her greatly and I know you all will to. We spent many happy years together and made many happy and fond memories. We had many great vacations together and we always had a great time together. I am thankful for her love and support she gave to my stepfather Earl. She really loved him and he loved her. She took care of him even when he was very ill. Thank you any love Pat Jones and Bill Jones 

May 30, 2016

We’ll miss Arlene’s smile and laugh. She was quick to remind us we were cousins, although we thought of her as a favorite aunt. Our minature golf outing last year was a blast! When she scored a hole-in-one, she showed us this was no ordinary “senior” citizen!! Rest peacefully, dear cousin. And Thanks for many fond memories. Love, Scott & Linda Brightbill

May 30, 2016

Arlene is my cousin.   Because she was about the same age as my mother, she was always called Aunt Arlene as my brothers and I were growing up in Lancaster County. 
We always enjoyed family visits with Arlene and her kids, who were close to my age.  Last year my brothers and l all met with Arlene for a day of miniature golf and lunch.  She really enjoyed playing and was quite the competitor.  I will always remember that day,  which was the last time I was with Arlene.  Living in Florida, I haven’t been back to Pennsylvania very often over the years.  
Arlene was a bundle of energy, and I will miss her, as will others who knew her.      
Keith Brightbill 
Bradenton,  Fl

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Saturday, June 04, 2016
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Chapel at Brethren Village
3001 Lititz Pike
Lancaster, PA
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