Irene Kepchar, 86

April 01, 2015

Irene Kepchar, 86, of Homestead Village, Lancaster, died Wednesday, April 1, 2015, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Shade Twp., Somerset County, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Olga (Brenski) Enoch. Irene was married to Stephen Kepchar, Sr. for 67 years last October.

A graduate of Windber High School, Windber, PA, Irene was a clerk typist for the PA Department of Transportation for 20 years. She enjoyed traveling, especially to Europe, spending time with her family and flower gardening. Irene was a member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Lancaster.

In addition to her husband Stephen, Irene is survived by three sons: Stephen Kepchar, Jr., husband of Veronica Jordan, of Lititz, David A. Kepchar, husband of Barbara Riley of Oak Park, IL, and Robert J. Kepchar, husband of Valarie George of Lewes, DE; six grandchildren: Andrew S. Kepchar, husband of Jessica of Leesville, LA, Sarah K., wife of Christopher J. Herlihy of Springfield, VA, Matthew D. Kepchar, husband of Sabrina of Lisle, IL, Michael Kepchar of Naperville, IL, Alison, wife of Louis Johanns of Naperville, IL, and R. Alexander Kepchar of South Burlington, VT; and 5 great-grandchildren: Drew Kepchar, Brandon Kepchar, Jack Herlihy, Caden Kepchar and Jack Johanns. Also surviving are Irene’s sister Helen, wife of John Conjelko of Windber, her brother Nicholas Enoch of Chandler, AZ, sister-in-law Margaret Enoch of Landisville, and numerous nieces and nephews. Irene was preceded in death by her sister Mary Kushner and her brother John Enoch.

The Funeral will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 4, 2015, at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543, with Rev. David L. Longenecker officiating. A viewing will take place from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Interment in Conestoga Memorial Park. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to Homestead Village Endowment Fund, 1800 Village Circle, P.O. Box 3227, Lancaster, PA 17604-3227.