Obituaries

Fanny R. Mapes, 87

June 11, 2020

Fanny R. Mapes, 87, of Lancaster died at her home June 11, 2020 after a brief illness. She was born in Columbia, PA. She was the daughter of the late Charles H. Rich and the late Marvella (Goddard) Rich. She was married to the late W. Harvey Mapes III who passed away in 2015.

Fan was a graduate of Penn Hall, a girl’s boarding school in Chambersburg, PA and a 1954 graduate of Bucknell University. Fan was well-liked and people were attracted to Fan because of her warm, sincere personality. Fan charmed all of those who met her.

Fan was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Surviving is a son, Harold E. (Ward) Mapes II of Tucson, AZ., a daughter, Martelle M. (Marti) Booth of Ipswich, MA., and a daughter-in-law, Susan Mapes of Lancaster, PA. She is survived by 6 grandchildren, and 3 great grand-children. She was preceded by a son W. Harvey Mapes IV, a sister Marvella Graybill, and two brothers, Charles and Henry Rich.

Graveside service will be held at Long Memorial United Methodist Cemetery, Neffsville, PA at the convenience of the family. Memorials in Fan’s memory may be sent to the Water Street Rescue Mission at 210 S Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603.

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Condolences to the Family

June 17, 2020

Dear Marti, Ward, Sue and Families,
Fan was our neighbor for 44 years and we loved her.  She had a great sense of humor, was a lunch companion with Rochelle and the ladies, who always had a smile when she chatted with us. We will miss her dearly and will always remember your parents with a smile on our faces.  Love…Rochelle and Dave   

June 17, 2020

Marti, Jim and I are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom.  I don’t think it ever matters how old one is.  Loosing your mom is hard.  Sending hugs and sympathy.
Judy Caulkett

June 16, 2020

Marti, I’m so sorry that you’ve lost your Mom.  Please take care.  I hope to see you soon.
Tracy Arabian

June 16, 2020

As a neighbor, it was both a comfort and joy to share in the love and generosity of spirit that Mrs. Mapes offered the world. Whether it was the glow in her eyes as she welcomed a summer afternoon with a grandchild, seeing the affection that she shared with her husband as they enjoyed a walk through the yard, or meeting her smile at the mailbox or grocery store she made your day feel lighter and your heart grow stronger. May God bless you Mrs. Mapes. It was a privilege to be your neighbor.
Kim Rentschler

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