Obituaries

Bibi Jainab Umar, 92

November 9, 1928 - August 28, 2021

Bibi Jainab “Ada” Umar, 92, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at UPMC Lititz. Born in Berbice, Guyana, she was the daughter of the late Abdul Umar and Bibi Ameena, and the loving wife of the late Mohammed Husein.

Bibi, formerly of Adelphi, Berbice Guyana, was the owner and operator of a pastry shop. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, and enjoyed sewing, baking and playing cards with family and friends. She attended Lancaster First Assembly of God.

Bibi is survived by five children: Bibi Nisa and her husband Randass Bissoondyal of Lancaster; Shakir Husein and his wife Farida of Jacksonville, FL; Farida Dewar and her husband Stewart Smith of Lancaster; Bibi Zabeda and her husband Chamanlall Hariprashad of Orlanda, FL; and Nezam Hussein and his wife Marlene of Lancaster, PA. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren: Margaret, Steve, Mark, Pete, Matt, Chris, Natasha, Denis, Maurice, Imran, Raziah, Vani, Michelle, and Jeremy; 13 great-grandchildren: Kim, Josh, Ben, Elijah, Wyatt, Nadia, Kingston, Declan, Khalid, Nadia, Joel, Saga Ada, and Isaac; and 4 great-great-grandchildren: Natalie, Nicholas, Marley, and Milo.

Funeral services will take place on Friday, September 3, 2021, at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 441 North George Street, Millersville, PA. The family will receive guests for a viewing beginning at 1:00 pm, and the funeral services will begin at 2:00 pm. Interment will follow at Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery, Lancaster, PA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Bibi’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org/donate.

The funeral service will be Livestreamed and a link will appear shortly before 2:00 PM on Friday, September 3 on this obituary page, where you can also leave the family online condolences.

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Condolences to the Family

September 27, 2021

He will swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces.
The reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth,
For Jehovah himself has spoken it. (Isaiah 25:8)
Our heartfelt sympathy to all in the family.
Lennie and Devi Ali.

September 06, 2021

We offer our deep condolences to everyone in her family. We have known Aunty Ada since our childhood. She was one of the elders in our community who has often been in our thoughts and conversations when reminiscing about the good old days and those who have made lasting positive impressions on our young minds. She is now in the comfort of her Creator and we pray that His blessings be with her.
Hassan Ali and Maureen Ali

September 04, 2021

Our condolences to Shakir and family.  You are in our thoughts.  Derek & Michelle Collum

September 04, 2021

Our Condolences to the entire family.  Sending Love and healing prayers to all of you.
Dolly, Mahendra & Family

September 03, 2021

Our deepest condolences to the entire family may her sweet soul RIP.

September 03, 2021

Our love and condolences to the entire family at this time. Mom is in a good place🌹
From the Budhram family

September 03, 2021

Beautiful Tribute for the family. Her memories will live on with all of you. Condolences to the entire family 
Reena Hussain

September 03, 2021

My sincere condolences to Shakeer and Farida and all of Aunti ada’ family. 
Jamela Bajkhan

September 03, 2021

May God grant your beautiful soul a place in his humble home, Aunty Ada. May He provide comfort to all your love ones that are    dealing with the great pain on your departure. The memories you created with them will live on and bring smiles to their faces, always.
Tina, Navita and Family 

September 03, 2021

Deepest Heartfelt Condolences for the Family.  Keeping all in prayers for comfort and strength, Jesus will carry you thru the days to come. John and Denise McClean

September 03, 2021

My sympathy to the entire family. Losing a mom or grandmom is always hard but she will forever live in your memories. May our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ grant you all his peace and comfort.🙏
Pamela Singh (aka Pam Rambarran)

September 03, 2021

My sincere condolences to you and your family my dear bibi. May god continue bless her soul 🕊 
 
Babita

September 03, 2021

We extend our sympathy to all members of the family. Our prayers are with you ❤️🙏
The Peters

September 03, 2021

Our deepest condolences to the family,
may your mum rest in eternal peace.
Seeta Ramkissoon

September 03, 2021

Our deepest condolences to you my cousins and extended family. Aunty Aida and Late father  Ali Umar were sister and brother . My Aunty and I will speak at Once a week. I will missed yours voice. My aunt was a kind hearted person, loved everyone. May her soul have eternal rest with her Heavenly Father. RIP MY AUNTY UNTIL WE MEET ON THE OTHER SIDE. 
Shafeena and Ryan Samaroo, From the Umar Family

September 03, 2021

Our sincere condolences to the family.  May God grant her eternal peace as she rest in the arms of Jesus.
Our prayers are with you.
 
Lavina and Kerry Insanally

September 03, 2021

Our deepest and sincere condolences.  Your entire family is in our thought and prayers
Rick and Sandy

September 02, 2021

Beautiful tribute, cherished memories. Condolences to everyone in this family. aunty ada will be dearly missed. She will always be in my prayers. May Allah give her resting place. I pray that they are all together in the heavens, my nanny my nana my mum aunty Ellen Ali mammoo uncle Fredrick aunty Clara and all our loved ones.🙏🏽.
Sheereen and biggie

September 02, 2021

Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Allan & Angela Hussain

September 02, 2021

With deepest sympathy to the family for your loss our prayers are with you. We have many memories of time with Aunty Ada.
Greg, Norma & Family

September 02, 2021

May our condolences bring you comfort and may the prayers ease the pain of your loss.
Michael Martin

September 02, 2021

With heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your beloved grandmother.May the love of prayers and support from friends and family comfort you during the most difficult time. My deepest condolences to the entire family especially Razie, Imran and not forgetting B(Buggie). Love and peace always.Zalie and family 

September 01, 2021

My condolences to the entire family and may time help you heal and bring you peace. 🙏🏽
Wintana Owens

September 01, 2021

My sincere condolences to the family.
rayk Khan

September 01, 2021

We’ll keep you and your family  in our thoughts and prayers.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Kara van den Berg

September 01, 2021

Our condolences to the entire family, May Almighty  God makes  it easy for her  and gives her family  the strength to  go on🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤.
Kassim Khan & family.

September 01, 2021

May your family find peace with memories you have and knowing you will one day be together again. Prayers and and heart warming thoughts for you all   ❤️Lynna Copeland 

September 01, 2021

My deepest condolences to the entire family may her soul RIP
Angela Fernandes

August 31, 2021

“Salaam” my deepest sympathy to all the children and grandchildren of Aunty Aida, especially Imran & Raziah, my niece & nephew. May Almighty Allah grant her a resting place in Jannah Firdous.🤲🤲😭
From Murzena Khan & family  of Canada

August 31, 2021

My deepest condolences to the entire family from Judy khan and family 
Judy khan

August 31, 2021

Prayers during this difficult time. 
Stephanie Pena

August 31, 2021

All my sympathy to the entire family especially my nephew and niece Iamran and Razia losing the grandmother ! May her soul Rest In Peace from Fazi khan from New York 

August 31, 2021

My deepest condolences for the entire family. We will keep you in all in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeff Pevoroff

August 31, 2021

Our deepest sympathies go out to all the family.  Aunty Ada will be missed but we have our memories to comfort us.  She is with Our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.  May she Sleep Well in Peace.  We loved her dearly.
Pauline & Mike Hargreaves, Orlando FL.
 

August 31, 2021

 
May her soul rest in peace and may God grant you all the strength to endure this great pain.As a little girl  I always remember her kindness. I express my sincerest sympathy to the entire  family. Your loss saddens us🙏
Sherry Khan

August 31, 2021

So sorry for your loss. She will be reunited with my mother, (Colleen Gregg) in Heaven with our Lord Jesus Christ. 
Mary Francis

August 31, 2021

Our heartfelt condolences to Nezam, Marlene and the entire family on the passing of their mother. Memories of times shared will bring a smile to your lips and comfort to your heart.  Gordon and Joan Alert
 

August 31, 2021

I offer my most sincere condolences and wish the entire family peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Richard Grabau (Landstar, Jacksonville, FL)

August 31, 2021

My deepest condolences to the entire family. Her soul will receive eternal salvation.
Ranjit Raghubir

August 31, 2021

Aunty Eda, The world feels a bit empty without your presence. Our deepest condolences to the family. 
Love,
Nerome and Sharda
 
 

August 31, 2021

On behalf of the khan  family, our deepest sympathy to the entire family  shiroon Khan 

August 31, 2021

In this sorrowful time, we would like to extend our heartfelt condolences. With a heavy heart, We pray for the eternal repose of one who was a woman of distinguished humanity.
With love, your great grandson Joel and his family in Hungary 
Joel Gregory Khan&Judit Vereczkei

August 30, 2021

My sympathy to all the family and friends  From the Nanda Family and The Jagroo Family 
Harrydat Jagroo

August 30, 2021

My sincere sympathy to all the children and grandchildren of aunt Ada May she rest in peace in the loving arms of God. May the family find comfort as the reflect on all the wonderful memories throughout her life. 
Sandra Samaroo 

August 30, 2021

My deepest condolences to the entire family
May her beautiful SOUL REST IN PEACE.
 
Nisha Khan

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