Ella M. Lochonic, 95

February 02, 2019

Ella M. Lochonic, 95, of Millersville, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
She was the wife of John F. “Jack” Lochonic, with whom she shared 68 years of marriage this past May 20th. Born in Kinzers, she was the daughter of the late Isaac and Bessie Dunlap Hevner.
Ella had worked for many companies over the years such as Slaymaker Lock, Schick, and Armstrong. She had also worked at Murr’s Drug Store and Country Cousin Gift Shop both in Willow Street.
She was very involved at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, where she served as an Extraordinary Minister, a lector, taught RCIA, took communion to the homebound and had worked at the church office.
Her and her husband were members of the Dutchland Polkateers and she taught polka dancing as well.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughters: Patricia A. Lochonic of Virginia Beach, VA and Kathy J. married to Robert Gressley Jr. of Mountville; her 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, John F. Lochonic III, and her siblings Mary Eshbach, Lillian Hevner, John Hevner, Lester Hevner, and Harry Mendenhall.
Friends will be received on Friday, February 8, 2019 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 119 S. Prince St., Lancaster, PA from 9-10AM, with Mass to follow at 10AM. Interment at the convenience of the family in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Ella’s memory to Resurrection Catholic School, 521 E. Orange St., Lancaster, PA 17602.