Obituaries
Jean Carole Safran, 76
March 21, 1944 - January 07, 2021
Jean Carole Safran, 76, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 7, 2021. She was born in Hammond, Indiana, the daughter of the late Louis and Mary (Drozdzinski) Weiss.
Jean graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in Economics and spent many years as a teacher. She enjoyed cruises, swimming, cooking, book club, volunteering for the American Heart Association, and keeping herself healthy in mind, body, and soul. She was a devoted mother and grandmother who treasured family time in the Poconos. Her four daughters will remember her for her strength, kindness, and wise advice to always live in the moment.
She was the wife and best friend of Vincent P. Safran Jr., with whom she shared 57 years of marriage. In addition to her husband, she is survived by their daughters, Julie, Leslie, Valerie, and Katie, their spouses and children, and her loving sister and loyal friend, Janet Kukuch.
Due to the pandemic, there will be no viewing or visitation. She will be buried at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in a private service. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation in memory of Jean to Pappus House, 253 Cherry St, York, PA 17402 or online at: https://www.pappushouse.org. Pappus House is a community-supported home for end-of-life care.
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Condolences to the Family
February 19, 2021
Vince, I’m so sorry to hear of your wife’s passing. I’m sorry I have no words to make this difficult time easier. May it help to know that people understand and care.
Pat Sheeler
February 06, 2021
Valerie & family,
My heart goes out to you and your family over the loss of your mother. I remember her as a wonderful woman and mom to you. I can hear her sweet voice after all these years just thinking of her. May you find peace in your memories of her and her love for you.
Michelle (Warner) Monaghan
January 17, 2021
Dear Vince and Family,
We are heartbroken to hear of Jean’s passing, sending our love and support during this difficult time. She is fondly remembered as a strong woman and friend, smart, creative and so proud of her beautiful family. What a gift to have shared so many years with your ‘best friend’, with loving memories to comfort you now and always.
Deanie & Gene
January 17, 2021
Vince I offer my sincere condolences to you and the girls at this time. I was so glad I had the opportunity to meet both you and Jean and I was sadden this morning when I read of Jeans death in the paper. My prayers are with you and I pray that God will bring comfort and strength to you and your family during this time Julia Rutt-Senior Helpers
January 17, 2021
I was so sorry to hear of Jean’s passing. We were members of the same book club for many years and it was always pleasant to hear Jean speak about her family and travels. Your family is in my prayers.
Marybeth Toole
January 17, 2021
Dear Vince and family,
It is with great sadness to learn of Jean’s passing. Please accept Joanne and my deepest condolences on the loss of Jean.She’ll always be with you all in spirit and may the many memories and love you shared sustain you.
Regards,
Bot and Joanne Roda
January 15, 2021
Vince and family,
I’m so sorry to learn of Jean’s death. She loved her family and cherished time spent with them. There were many great Pocono stories of time spent with the grandchildren there. I have very fond memories of Jean from book club and our travels together to Germany. She will be missed. Carol Geller
January 15, 2021
Vince,
I’m so sorry for your great loss– wife and best friend for 57 years. A marriage doesn’t get much better than that.
Cindy Gross
January 15, 2021
I was so sorry to hear of Jean’s death. I have many great memories from attending book club with her through the years. My heart goes out to her family.
Carol Lauter
January 14, 2021
My sincere sympathies to the family and my good friend, her husband, Vince. I know he treasured the years he had with her as a loving wife and partner and their numerous cruises together. Rest in peace, Jean.
Michael J Stanger
January 14, 2021
So sorry to hear about the loss of your wife and mother, Jean. May she always hold a special place in your hearts. Wishing there was a simple way to take your pain away, but hoping every day for you gets a little easier, with every new tomorrow just a little brighter. May she Rest In Peace. With our deepest sympathy Carol & Ted Kasyjanski (Tom McMahon’ s aunt and uncle).
January 14, 2021
Dear Vince and family,
What a beautiful obituary for such a beautiful and wonderful person. We have so many fond memories of her and please know that she will be sorely missed. She is not suffering anymore, she is at Peace. God Bless!!
Tom and Fran McMahon
