Elizabeth L. Phelan, 93

October 29, 2023

Elizabeth L. “Betty” Phelan, 93, of Lancaster, went into the arms of angels on October 29, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late August F. and Alice M. Braungard. She was the beloved wife of Lawrence W. Phelan, until is passing in 1989.

A devout Catholic she was a member of the St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church for many years. She participated in numerous activities throughout local churches including the Women’s Auxiliary of St. Philips, the Women’s Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus Council #867, Sacred Heart Hospitality Club, St. Philip’s Guys & Dolls, and St. Joseph’s Golden Hills. She also participated with the Women’s Auxiliary of American Legion Post #34 in Lancaster. Betty dedicated her life to her faith and her family. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren always knew that “Nanny/Nan” would attend their sports or extracurricular activities.

In her down time, she enjoyed knitting, sewing, and visiting Wildwood, NJ.

Betty will be missed by her daughters, Donna M. Nixdorf, wife of John of Lancaster and Linda M. Grazer, wife of Edwin of Lancaster, grandchildren, Todd M. Nixdorf, and Brittanie L. Grazer, wife of Sam Feinstein, and great-grandchildren, Brandon, Brianna, Kinsley. She was preceded in passing by a son, Michael J. Phelan and siblings, August J., and John F. Braungard, and Dorothy Mohr.

The family is welcoming guests to a visitation on Friday, November 3, 2023, at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 441 N. George St. Millersville, PA 17551 at 10 AM with a funeral service beginning at 11 AM. Interment to follow at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery, Bausman, PA. Please omit flowers and make memorial contributions to Hospice & Community Care.