Obituaries
Cynthia D. Kling, 61
August 09, 2019
Cynthia D. Kling, 61, of Lancaster, PA died peacefully on August 9, 2019 with her family by her side.
She was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania to parents Carl Hahn Parker, Jr. and Joyce Diane Parker. Cindy attended Manheim Township High School. Growing up her summers were spent swimming with her brothers and sister at Brookside Pool. Cindy and her siblings have many fond memories of their childhood in Lancaster.
After graduation Cindy attended Lancaster General Hospital Nursing School where she obtained her Licensed Practical Nurse certification. Cindy loved caring for others and because of her passion for the elderly, the majority of her 42-year career was spent at ManorCare Nursing Home.
Although she had many passions including the beach, animals, music, Broadway shows, flowers, emojis and interior design, her true passion and love was for her family. She was truly active and present in all of their lives. Cindy is survived by two daughters and two grandchildren with a third on the way– daughter, Lindsay Scott, son-in-law Richard Scott and granddaughter Malone Ryann Scott of Lancaster, Blair Mentzer, son-in-law Marc Mentzer and grandson Bennett Steven Mentzer. Cindy is also survived by her beloved partner, Michael D. Rankin of Conestoga, PA. Other surviving members of Cindy’s family include- sister, Deborah & her husband David Rigsby of Lexington, Kentucky, brother Carl “Chip” Parker, III of Vista, California and brother Todd and his wife Maria Parker of Rocklin, California.
Cindy was a faithful believer and committed follower of Christ. In recent years Cindy’s relationship with God and the Church provided a great source of comfort and positivity.
Our Mom will be remembered by all who had the great fortune of knowing and loving her as someone who exuded a beautiful passion and joy for life. Cindy’s daughters believe you would be hard pressed to find another Mother and Grammy who celebrated the successes and happiness in their lives with as much joy and pride as she did. We love you “sissy”, always and forever our first and best friend.
Cindy and her family are grateful to the teams at Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute (Lancaster), Penn Medicine (Philadelphia), and Hospice & Community Care (Mount Joy) for the care and compassion shown throughout Cindy’s journey.
A Celebration of Life and Worship Service will be held for Cindy at Highland Presbyterian Church in Lancaster on Saturday, August 24th at 11:00AM. A family greeting will precede the service from 10:00 to 11:00AM. The service will be followed by refreshments that our Mom would love. As this is a celebration of Cindy’s beautiful life the family encourages attendees not to be afraid to wear color or white (her favorite color) in her honor.
In lieu of flowers, please feel free to donate to two organizations near and dear to our Mom’s heart- St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 and The Pet Pantry of Lancaster County, 26 Millersville Rd., Lancaster, PA 17603.
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Condolences to the Family
January 12, 2020
Mike, my sincerest condolences to you and your family. I hope you’ve been able to find peace and acceptance through all this.
Mark Decker
December 15, 2019
I met your Mom at Lancashire Hall in the early eighties. I rember how much energy she had, and she never failed to teach me something about nursing. Her memory has stayed with me all these years and I remember every now and then thinking and wondering where did life take her.
Thank you for letting me write this little note and may you take comfort in knowing she had touched many lives.
Dorinda
August 25, 2019
Our deepest sympathy to Mike and Cindy’s family. May she Rest In Peace.
Ken & Kathy Kuhns
August 24, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with all of Cindy‘s family during this difficult time Cindy was my best friend growing up in high school and we spent many hours at the beach. I had the pleasure of being in her wedding and babysitting her daughter Lindsay. My fondest memories are when we went to West Palm Beach to stay at her grandparents. I was so saddened by the news and we had spoken about a year ago. She will surely be missed . Love you Cin.
Jamie Wardrop
August 19, 2019
My deepest condolences to Cindy’s family, as I am saddened to hear this news. I worked with her at ManorCare. She was an excellent nurse and caregiver to the elderly. May she Rest in God’s loving arms. Such a beautiful woman!!!
Shaniqua LaRue-Rodgers
August 19, 2019
My sincere condolences to the family. I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Cindy many years ago at ManorCare she was a sweet and kind and thoughtful person. May you find comfort during this hard time.
Carmen Rodríguez
August 19, 2019
My thoughts and prayers to you all! Cindy was a great, caring nurse and such a wonderful person! she will be missed! May she rest in peace!!!!
Jurema Morales
August 18, 2019
Prayers to Cindy’s family. So sorry for your loss. I worked with Cindy at Manor Care. Great nurse– everyone loved her and enjoyed working with her.
Peggy Woods RN
August 17, 2019
We loved having Cindy as our neighbor… always kind and soft-spoken. She loved animals and even forgave our cat, Chyna, who got into the house when Cindy left for vacation! Thankfully, Mike discovered Chyna before too much damage was done. Please accept our sincere sympathies.
Tammy and Joe Hogan
August 15, 2019
My sincerest condolences to the family. May God comfort & keep you during this time and days to come.
Anita Ridgeway
August 15, 2019
Lindsey and Blair, I work with your Dad and remember your Mom so fondly. May God wrap His arms around her tightly, and your family as you grieve the loss of this beautiful soul. My sincere condolences.
Patti Razzispatti razzis
August 15, 2019
Lindsay and family we are sorry for your loss keeping you all in our prayers.
Donna scott
August 15, 2019
Blair, Lindsey,and family,
Wonderful memories that you hold in your heart will keep your mom ever present in your life. So very sorry for your loss.Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Becky Confer
- Visitation
- Saturday, August 24, 2019
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Highland Presbyterian Church
- 500 East Roseville Road
- Lancaster, PA 17601
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- Saturday, August 24, 2019
- 11:00 AM
- Highland Presbyterian Church
- 500 East Roseville Road
- Lancaster, PA 17601
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