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Beth F. Rissel, 86

Beth F. Rissel, 86, of St. Anne’s Retirement Community went to be with her Lord on Thursday, January 11, 2007. In spite of an illness of several years, Beth remained a pleasant and  kind person, who brightened the day of all who knew her.

Born in Galeton, PA., she was one of 21 children of the late Elmer and Cora Ives Grant. Beth was the wife of the late Orville T. Rissel. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Wright and her second husband, Americus “Nick” Verdini.

Mrs. Rissel was a homemaker. She was committed to her Christian faith and was an active, devoted member of her church. She enjoyed gardening and doing arts and crafts. Beth was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

Surviving  is a daughter, Charlene Wright, wife of Dr. Anthony Mastropietro of Lancaster; a stepson, Richard Michael, husband of Debbie Verdini of Yardley; a stepdaughter, Loretta G., wife of Will Bower of Milton; thirteen grandchildren: Christina, wife of Kevin Tufarolo; Charles James, husband of Angie Hepler; Jennifer, wife of Joseph Cavanaugh; Mia Verdini, Evan Verdini, Jamie Verdini, Daniel, husband of Stacy Embeck; Danette Kerstetter; Rhonda Willard; Racquel, wife of Eric Brown; Alyssa Mastropietro; Monica Mastropietro; and Ty Rothfuss; and 11 great-grandchildren. Beth was preceded in death by a son, Duane”Pip” Wright.

Funeral Services will be held  at McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home, 557 E. Water Street, Hughesville, PA on Saturday, January 20, 2007 at 12:00 noon. Interment will be in Webster Church Cemetery, Huntersville, PA. A viewing will be held at the McCarty- Thomas Funeral Home on Saturday from 11:00-12:00 noon. A memorial service will be held at St. Anne’s Retirement Community at a later date.

Please omit flowers. Contributions may be made in Beth’s memory to St Anne’s Retirement Community, 3952 Columbia Ave., Columbia, PA 17512 or Heartland Hospice of Lancaster, 320 Granite Run Drive, Suite 200, Lancaster, PA 17601. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel in charge of arrangements.

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