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Beverly E. Christensen, 90
July 14, 2025
Beverly E. Christensen, 90, of Lititz, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025. She was the wife of the late Howard E. “Chris” Christensen, who passed away in 2002. Born in Kendall, NY, she was the daughter of the late Allen and Violet Staffen Nesbitt. During her life, she lived in New York, Kentucky, Tennessee, Indiana, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
Beverly worked as a secretary over the years for several companies, including General Electric and Brockport High School in New York, and Ameriprise in Virginia. After moving to Lititz, she was an active member of Lititz United Methodist Church during the nearly 30 years she lived in Lititz and volunteered in the church office for over 20 years.
Beverly had been a member and served as a three-time president of the Lancaster Coterie Club for Women. She loved playing bridge, doing puzzles, antiquing, crafting, and hosting lunches, teas, and holidays for family and friends.
She is survived by her children, Mark S. Knapp married to Mary of Livonia, NY, Lisa Nardone of Newburyport, MA, and Megan Christensen of Alexandria, VA; 6 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and her sister, Marilyn McFarland of Holley, NY. She was preceded in death by her brother, Larry Nesbitt and her sister, Eleanor “Ellie” D’Agostino.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Beverly’s Memorial Service on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 2PM at Lititz United Methodist Church, 201 E. Market St., Lititz, PA 17543. Interment will follow in the church Memorial Garden. Her family will receive friends at the church after the services. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Beverly’s memory to Lititz United Methodist Church at the above address or to the American Cancer Society, 1818 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19103. To send a condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com
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Condolences to the Family
July 28, 2025
I was saddened by Bev’s passing, as I am sure her family was as well as other friends. I met Bev 10 years ago when I joined the Lancaster women’s Coterie Club. She was always a leader and a bright light. She was a wonderful mentor to me in club when she was the club’s President, andI joined the board as Hostess. She is the one who first mentioned to me that I should be on the board. What a special outgoing women. I was blessed to have her as my mentor. My thoughts, prayers, and sincerest condolences go out to her family. 🙏🏻
Sandy Pearl
July 20, 2025
It was a pleasure to know your mother as she was a neighbor to my father at Brethren Village. I believe I first met your mother when I worked at a restaurant nearby though. She and I tried to think why we looked familiar to one another when we became acquainted at BV. I’m so sorry for your loss. (My father passsed away aver a year ago so I had not seen her since then.)
Gina Plain
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- Saturday, July 26, 2025
- 2:00 PM
- Lititz United Methodist Church
- 201 E. Market St
- Lititz , Pennsylvania 17543
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