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Ethel P. Varholy, 85

Ethel P. (Tizekker) Varholy, 85 of Lititz, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at Brethren Village.

Born in Nesquehoning, PA, she was the wife of the late Joseph Varholy who died in 2003, and the daughter of the late John and Anna (Foytik) Tizekker.

She spent her working years helping others, being employed as a licensed practi­cal nurse. She worked both in private duty and for a number of years at Bridge­port Hospital in CT.

Ethel was an active and dedicated member of St. James Church. She took great pleasure in volunteering for the garage and craft sale and the Christmas Bazaar. In addition to gardening and baking, Mom loved her friends and Monday night Bingo was one of her favorite times to spend with them. She could never resist Jakes bus trip to Atlantic City, or the adventures the girls would share at the ca­sino.

She is survived by her children: Joseph Varholy, Jr. and his wife Pamela of Wil­lington, Ct: Denise Freeman of South Hampton, PA, and Dennis Varholy and his wife Silvia of Grapevine, TX; and two granddaughters: Katie Freeman of Lancaster, PA and Danielle Varholy of Austin, TX.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM Thursday, February 14, 2013 at St. James Catholic church, 505 Woodcrest Ave., Lititz, PA 17543 with Rev. James O’Blaney as Celebrant. The family will receive friends from 9:30-11:00 AM at the church. Burial will be in Stratford, CT.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Country Gardeners of Eastern Lancaster County, 145 Edgewood Drive, New Holland, PA 17557. Please note “The mini grant program” on the check. To place a condolence online, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100

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My sincere sympathy to your family.  She lived life as a good Christian woman. I will remember her gentle nature.

Anne Hennigh

Joey, Dennis and Denise and family…so very sad to hear of your mom’s passing. She was such a sweet and loving person.   God will certainly bless her in his home. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this hard time.
Sending all our love,    
Natalie  (Galla). Charlie, Emmet and Helene Phelan.

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