Obituaries
Eleanor (Mowery) DeRicard, 98
December 10, 2013
Eleanor (Mowery) DeRicard, 98, of Lancaster, died Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at Oak Leaf Manor, Landisville.
Born in Lancaster, she was the wife of the late Jean A. DeRicard, who died January 16, 1980. They were married 40 years. She was the daughter of the late Ellis F. and Emma D. (Dittman) Mowery.
During the 50’s and 60’s, she worked alongside her husband in their interior decorating business at 22 W. Chestnut St. She also worked for 8 years as a factory worker and machine operator for the former Armstrong Cork Co., now Kerr Glass. Eleanor enjoyed dancing, entertaining, gardening and knitting.
She attended the former Stevens High School and was a member of the Unwind Club of Lancaster Co., AARP, and a past member of Couple’s Club, Conestoga and Media Heights Country Clubs, and Elks Lodge #134 of Lancaster.
She is survived by two nephews: William Mowery, Jr. and his wife Donna and Rodney Mowery, all of Lancaster; and a niece, Pat Trout of NC. Eleanor was the last surviving member of her immediate family, having been preceded in death by 2 sisters and 4 brothers: Dorothy M. Kern, Christine L. Martin, Robert J., John C., Frank E., and William C. Mowery.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Kindly omit flowers. Memorial contributions in Eleanor’s memory may be made to Hospice & Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.
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December 12, 2013
I did not sign my message… we also have 4 of Uncle Jeans paintings. Aunt Eleanor said that you knew her wishes for the paintings…but she never shared those plans with us! Thank you for always being there for Aunt Eleanor.
Bob and Sandy Swift
December 12, 2013
Aunt Eleanor was a grand lady. I knew her and Uncle Jean as the wildest older couple. They sure knew how to have fun and throw memorable parties. Between her innovative decorating ideas and Uncle Jeans paintings their home was always beautiful but ever changing. Aunt Eleanor missed Uncle Jean alot but she filled that emptiness by inviting Toots to share her home. They were so funny together! She also adored you Bill! You took very good care of your aunt and she often bragged about you to us. She loved you too Rodney, but you lived so far away.
Bob and I would like to attend the service that you have for Aunt Eleanor, if this would be okay with the rest of the family and Aunt Eleanor. I know that you knew her final wishes.
Our phone number is 665-6558.
