Obituaries
Dorothy M. Drury, 90
April 05, 2020
Dorothy Marie Drury, 90 of Lancaster, went home to be with her Lord on Palm Sunday, April 5, 2020. Born March 1930 in New York, she was the daughter of the late Frank Carl & Frances Gertrude Cox Gersiek. She was the wife of the late William A. Drury, founder of Teen Haven. Together they served the Lord for more than 50 years.
Mrs. Drury is survived by 2 sons: William J., husband of Karen K. Drury, of Mount Joy, David A. Drury, of Mount Joy; 2 daughters: Kathleen S., wife of Edward Barlow, of Elizabethtown, and Deborah J. Drury, of Elizabethtown. Surviving also are her grandson, Ryan P. Barlow, of New York, and granddaughter, Kelly E. Barlow, of Elizabethtown. She is also survived by her sister, Jean M. Slingo of Edgewater, Fl. and brother, Frank “Chip” Gersiek of Walden, NY. She is predeceased by her siblings, Edward, Robert and Eleanor Gersiek.
A private interment will be held at the convenience of the family. A celebration of her life will be held later this year. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to these nonprofits that Mrs. Drury faithfully supported: Elizabethtown Public Library or Thomas Int. Foundation, for ministry to the Zambian people. Find contribution details and a memorial to Mrs. Drury’s life at stewardingself.com.
Services have been entrusted to the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory. 441 N. George St., Millersville, PA 17551
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Condolences to the Family
August 07, 2021
I am sorry to hear about Dorothy and Bill Drury. I knew them for many years through church and Youtharama. I knew them well through church and Youtharama.
Dorothy Black
April 16, 2020
So sorry to hear about Dot. I came across her obit. while looking for another one in the Lancaster area. I knew her many years ago. Her mom was my Sunday School teacher in Elmont and I patterned my Sunday School teaching after her. I remember the times we went to her mom’s home to play games and there I met Dot. I went to the ship when Ellie went to Egypt and then Dot’s dad took me under his wing when I was in Bible School. What a family and what a heritage. I loved hearing about Dot and Bill and the work they did serving the Lord. Seeing the pictures brought back lots of memories for me. Rev. Rankin officiated at my wedding in 1962. Thank you for the pictures and the memories. What a reunion there will be in heaven.
Dorothy Myer Kriney
April 13, 2020
Karen- So sorry to hear about the passing of your mother in law,keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers !
Kirstin
Former volunteer in PAT @ LRMC
April 13, 2020
I have fond memories of spending time at the Drury’s home when I was young. I can remember the inside of the house as if it had been my own. That’s how often I was there :)) Debbie and I could be quite the handful. Debbie – I remember your mother very fondly and will keep you and your family in my thoughts. My sympathy to all of you. Elise
April 12, 2020
We were Dorothy’s next-door neighbors along Willow Street Pike for many years. She was a very kind person. We have a lot of fond memories with her and her family. I remember she enjoyed getting a small bouquet of violets from the yard in early spring; her “Happy Birthday Jesus” cakes; the turkey stuffing times; and the sprinkles of “special blessings” while we were doing dishes. A lot of fun and special times. Our condolences…
Denny and Pam Hossler
