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Betty Lenig, 96

August 21, 2019

Betty Lenig, 96, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019. Born in Selinsgrove, PA she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Bess Marie (Kocher) Ludwig, and the loving wife of the late Donald E. Lenig with whom she shared 74 years of marriage before his passing in 2017.

Betty was a mother and homemaker and when her children were young, she was an active member and president of the PTA. She was a longtime Girl Scout leader in Harrisburg and Lancaster leading her scouts to girl scouts camp, elder homes, community hospitals, and traveling to New York City, Mexico’s “Our Cabana” and Bermuda. She supported Little League Baseball and Boy Scouts.

Mrs. Lenig was a dedicated volunteer at LGH for 52 years giving over 20,000 hours of her time. During her time at the hospital she served in the gift shop and held different positions with the Ladies auxiliary of the hospital. She was a familiar face throughout the hospital serving many departments at the hospital and campus.

She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Betty was an avid skier, skiing over 72 different ski areas, she was a member and past president of the Lancaster ski club. Betty and Don loved to travel and visited 43 different countries. Their favorite vacation spot was Alaska which they visited many times. Betty enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles and was a loyal fan of the Penn State football team.

Surviving are her children, Darlene Cover, wife of Robert of Harrisburg, and Alan Lenig, husband of Mallory of Muncie, IN; 4 grandchildren, Tracey, Matthew, Denise, and Lory; 8 great-grandchildren, Grant, Grace, Gretta, Gwen, Greer, Glory, Willem and Meredith; 4 great-great-grandchildren, Connor, Henry, Lincoln, Mason and her sisters, Jeanne Weber of Middleburg, PA and Mary Catharine “”Teena” Keiser of Milton, PA.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 11AM at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543 with Pastor John Jewers officiating. Inurnment will follow in Conestoga Memorial Park, Lancaster. Family and friends will be received from 10-11AM at the funeral home on Saturday.

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August 31, 2019

Dear Lenig Family,
I had the privilege to work with Betty at LGH. She volunteered in our Pathology Transcription Office for many years faithfully doing all of our copying for us once a week. She would bring us magazines and candy to enjoy. She was sweet and spunky. We enjoyed her stories and she was so proud of her children, her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was proud of all the hours she volunteered at LGH. She was a wonderfull asset to our hospital and we greatly appreciate her dedication and willingness to serve as a volunteer. She was a wonderful lady, truly an inspiration to others. 
I am so sorry for your loss. May all the wonderful memories you shared bring you comfort in the years ahead.  May God surround you with peace, strength and comfort during this difficult time. 
Sincerely,
Kimberly Fake
LGH Pathology Transcription Office
 

August 27, 2019

My dear friend Betty, you and I shared  a long-standing friendship over many years. We were neighbors in Media Heights when we met.  Together we were always looking for ways to support the Lancaster General Hospital, she helped me every year at Town Fair, and actually organized everything, including me.  Thank you my dear friend.   Every tear before ski season, my husband Frank would take all our skis up to the Lenigs where he and wonderful Don would get all the edges filed down so we could all go to ski areas by car, bus or plane.  Yes, we were  blessed to know Don and Betty.
My favorite “Betty story” here:
 We were at Tiwn Fair when George Bush was campaigning, made a stop in Labcaster, AND town Fair.
Te Mayor had asked me to make a wreath, which I did. W hen I presented the wreath to soon- to- be President George Bush, Betty jumped up on the table to take a photo , and in  SECOND three FBI Agents immediately lifted her off the table.  But she got the picture!
An old  Irish Bkessing to you dear friend:
“Until we meet again, Until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand”
Noreen Wint

August 24, 2019

So sorry for your loss. I went to church with Betty. May the Lord be with you.
Myrtle Douchane

August 24, 2019

Rest in Peace! Betty was blessed with the Gift of a Long Life & she sure lived it to the fullest. I worked with Betty for 4 yrs in the Volunteer Ofc @ LGH. She loved to volunteer. I remember many travel stories & skiing with her grandkids. Many thanks for her friendship & all of her contributions to LGH.
Helen K. Witmer

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Saturday, August 31, 2019
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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