Obituaries
Betty J. Fraunfelter, 93
August 10, 2017
Betty Jane (Lear) Fraunfelter, 93, of Lititz, PA, passed away on August 10, 2017 at Moravian Manor.
Graveside services will be held at Laurel Hills Memorial Gardens, Columbia, at 11AM, Monday, August 14, 2017 with Rev. Richard Thierolf, of Moravian Manor, officiating.
Betty was born in Lebanon, PA to Lillie and Ralph Lear on January 30, 1924. She graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School in 1941. She worked as the Outpatient Billing Supervisor at Community Hospital of Lancaster for 32 years. Betty enjoyed baking, cooking, reading, needlecraft, gardening, crafts and was an avid card and game player.
She was active in many organizations such as, Lancaster Chapter #501 Order of the Eastern Star, having served as Worthy Matron, Alta Shrine No. 38, she also was a Past Matron of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, Order of Amaranth, Lancaster Charter Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association where she served as President and was recognized as Woman of the Year in 1985. Betty was also a member of Guild of Lancaster Osteopathic Hospital, Happy Wanderers and the Dutchland Polkateers. A devotee of volunteering, Betty shared her talent and time doing volunteer work for Moravian Manor – ran their Bingo games for years, the Lancaster Recreation Commission Happy Hours Club and ORCA.
Betty is survived by her daughter Linda Busler wife of Robert Busler, Punta Gorda, FL, daughter Brenda Fraunfelter, Lancaster, a sister June Shepley of Lancaster, PA, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Floyd Fraunfelter Jr, sister Ella Walters and brothers Thomas Bradley, Ralph Lear, Jr. and Reno Lear.
Memorial donations may be made to Masonic Village Hospice, One Masonic Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the staff of Masonic Village Hospice (thank you Bob and Ana), the staff at Moravian Manor, Robin Work and Sandra Mays, who had such a special relationship with our mother, for their passionate and professional care.
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Condolences to the Family
September 07, 2017
Dear Linda and Brenda,
I’m so very sorry for the loss of your mother. I remember both she and your dad from all of our years growing up on South Broad Street. I remember your mom, when we were still in Girl Scouts. I can still see them quite clearly in my mind from back them. I know that all of your fond memories will help fill the emptiness in your hearts.
Sue Burk
September 04, 2017
To Family of Betty J. Fraunfelter…..To daughters Linda & Brenda, we would like to extend our sympathy to you and Betty’s family. We met you and your parents when they moved to our neighborhood and also knew Betty when we worked at the same hospital. She was a very friendly neighbor. Our Sympathy & Prayers, Jennie & Jim Herrold
August 15, 2017
We are so sorry to hear about your Mom passing. She was a wonderful person to be around and always had a smile on her face. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
-Ross, Barb and Courtney Eckman
August 13, 2017
So sorry, Linda and Brenda. I have such fond memories of living down the street from you guys on Clark Street. Both Aunt Betty and Uncle Floyd were great people and will be missed by all who knew them. May you all be sustained by your memories. My prayers are with you.
Donna and Kevin Wilkie
August 13, 2017
I met Betty in the mid 1950s as a patient and relative of another employee of the Osteopathic Hospital. Any time I saw her after that meeting she was a friend. I never saw her without a smile on her face and she was such a sweet and positive person. She went out of her way to do her job and get things done. I was always happy to see her and have always thought of her anytime I went to and still go to the hospital. I am sure she is greatly missed by family and friends. Keep the good memories I am sure she created with all she knew and loved. My prayers, love and sympathy are with you all. Thelma Little
August 13, 2017
The Resch family is sorry for the loss of your Mother. My Mom often wondered how Betty was doing. They shared a lot of fun times. Please know you are in our thoughts during this difficult time.
Evelyn Resch and Family
