Obituaries

Frances M. VanRenssen, 87

Frances M. Van Renssen, 87, of Leola passed away on October 19, 2009 at Lancaster Regional Medical Center. She was born in Montreal, Canada. Frances was a homemaker and the wife of the late Marinus Van Renssen, who died September 12, 2004.

Frances enjoyed spending time with her family and especially with her two granddaughters. She loved animals and supporting the Humane League and Indian charities.

Surviving are her two children: Eric Van Renssen, Leola, Marina Van Renssen wife of Matt, West Grove, and two granddaughters.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA on Friday, October 23, 2009 at 10:00AM with Rev. Nancy Dean officiating. Interment will be in Millport Mennonite Church Cemetery, Leola, PA. Friends may pay their respects to the family at the funeral home on Friday from 9:45- 10:00AM. Flowers will be received or contributions may be made in Frances’ memory to the Humane League of Lancaster County 2195 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602. To send online condolences, visit snyderfuneralhome.com.

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