Obituaries

Cynthia E. Handel, 58

March 18, 2014

Cynthia E. Handel, 58, of Willow St, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at LRMC after a lengthy illness. Born in Stuttgart, Germany she is the daughter of Thomas and Mildred (Krahnke) Thomas. She was married to Gerald R. “Jerry” Handel for over 32 years.

She graduated in 1974 from the Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children as valedictorian. She began working as a volunteer in 1982 with the Better Business Bureau and advanced to the position of mediation director working there for over 20 years. She also enjoyed her computer work, the internet, and emailing with blind people. Cindy was a member of the PA affiliate National Federation of the Blind where she was the former treasurer.

She enjoyed cooking, baking, knitting blankets and scarfs, going to dinner theatres and loved going on cruises with her husband.

In addition to her parents and husband, she is survived by a sister, Susan D. Anderson, wife of Roy, of Harrison City, PA, and a brother, Thomas P. Thomas, husband of Nancy, of Bear, DE. Also surviving are 3 loving nieces and 2 nephews.

A Funeral Service will be held at 2PM on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 441 N. George St, Millersville, PA 17551. A viewing will be held from 12-2PM at the funeral home on Saturday. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Cindy’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 314 Good Dr, Lancaster, PA 17603.

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Condolences to the Family

March 27, 2014

Dear Jerry and Family,
We are very sorry about Cindy. She was a very kind and gentle person. We will miss her visits in our office. We know how much she will be missed by her family and friends.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Take care
The Staff of West Lancaster Animal Hospital

March 24, 2014

Dear Gerry,
Please accept my humble condolences at Cynthia’s passing. She was always most pleasant and kind to me! My prayers are for you and your family. Please call on me any time!
Yours truly,
Dana Riccio

March 22, 2014

Jerry, please accept my sympathy for your loss. Cindy was a good friend and a valued colleague at the BBB. Her mediation abilities were outstanding and her persistance legendary. It was a priviledge to work with her; she taught me so much. Thinking of you and your family with love.
Linda Bruce

March 22, 2014

To Cindy’s family–my sincere sympathy, we will miss her so much! Cindy was an example of “I can do all things through Christ my Savior”! Erma Herr

March 22, 2014

To all Cindy’s family my sincere sympathy. Cindy was an example of “I can do all things through Christ, my Savior!” Love in the Lord, Erma Herr

March 21, 2014

Jerry, I’m sorry to hear about Cindy. I would always read her letters to the editor.
Audrey from Hiking Club

March 21, 2014

I will miss seeing you Cindy. I always enjoyed our talk’s when I was at your house!!!! I am so glad I got to see you one more time before you passed away. You were such a wonderful person. So sad!!!!! Michelle

March 21, 2014

The staff at the Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinc wish to offer our deepest condolences to your family. Cindy was a wonderful person to get to know over the years and such a testimony to others. She will certainly be missed.

March 21, 2014

Jerry, I was so sorry to hear about Cindy’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this hard trying time.
Cindy was such a joy to work with at the BBB. I will miss her contagious laugh and all her funny stories about your travels over the years.
Heather Heslop (Engle)

March 21, 2014

Cindy was a wonderful person! Andrew Marshall and family!

March 21, 2014

Ms. Cindy, I will miss the emails condolences to the family To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord and i know you are there God bless.

March 20, 2014

Cindy will be missed. She was indeed a true woman of God.

Visitation: Saturday, March 22, 2014; 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM; Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory; 441 North George Street; Millersville, PA 17551
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Services: Saturday, March 22, 2014; 2:00 PM; Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory; 441 North George Street; Millersville, PA 17551
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