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Jean Marie Hambleton, 72
September 06, 2025
Jean Marie Hambleton, 72, of Conestoga, PA, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025.
Born in Camp LeJune, NC, she was the daughter of the late Donald W. and Gladys M. (Kneisley) Goodhart, Sr. She was the loving wife of the late Lawrence D. Hambleton that passed away in 2011.
Jean was a 1971 graduate of Penn Manor High School. She was an avid reader and could always be found with a book in hand. Jean especially loved spending time at her beach house in Maryland and enjoying the shore, where she felt most at peace. She also had a love for traveling and experiencing new places. Jean was a natural caretaker, always devoted to her family and friends. Her family meant the world to her, and she loved spending time with them.
She is survived by her son-in-law, Patrick Ward; two grandchildren, Liam and Joseph Ward; her siblings, Donna Goodhart, Elaine Vega, Donald (Donna) Goodhart, Jr., Robert Goodhart, and Linda (Frank) Burklew; her brother-in-law’s, Ira “Buddy” (Fran) Hambleton and Edward Hambleton; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lawrence Hambleton; her daughter, Lori Ward; her father-in-law, Ira Hambleton; her mother-in-law, Ruth (Tucker) Hambleton; and brothers-in-law, Gilberto Vega and Michael Boltrek.
Friends and family will be received on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 1PM to 2PM at New Danville Mennonite Church, 103 Marticville Rd., Lancaster, PA 17603. Funeral Services will follow beginning at 2PM. Interment will take place in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Jean’s name to the Conestoga Volunteer Fire Company at: 3290 Main St PO Box 53, Conestoga, Pennsylvania 17516 or to the benevolent fund of New Danville Mennonite Church at: 103 Marticville Rd., Lancaster, PA 17603.
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Condolences to the Family
October 16, 2025
Sorry to make correction. Deepest condolences to Jeannie’s family. Jeannie Goodhart Hambleton.
October 15, 2025
Jeannie was an angel. Never judged anyone, was so compassionate and caring.
She was a friend to the Howard family. She worked for William R Howard, Esquire, for many decades, starting in her teens. She became a family friend, and stayed that way.
You will never find a nicer person, I am heartbroken that I will not have more time with her. There are things I could share with her about our past, and now that is gone. A real loss to me and the world. I will miss her so much.There are not many people as good as Jeannie Goodhart Ward was. RIP Elizabeth Howard
September 25, 2025
Pat,Liam,and Joseph
You know you meant the world to her. She is with Larry and Lori now in peace till we see her again. She would want you to continue the road of life with happiness and good memories of all her love and support she gave you. Grieving is a process that needs time for acceptance I pray God will be by your side to direct your paths in life.
I love you dear Jean/ you have been my true sister friend for 54 years. God has always been by our side caring for family and loved ones working in jobs, and having fun together. Jan Duffy
September 13, 2025
Jeannie was an Amazing, Kind, and Generous person. I enjoyed our trips to the Beach house. Alway lots of Fun, Sun, Laughter, Shopping and Food! You will be dearly miss. She treated everyone like family from the moment she met you. Dawn Hohenadel
September 12, 2025
Jean was pure gold all the way through. She was such a positive force. She made the world a better place. I will miss her. Margaret Jenne
September 11, 2025
I will miss dearly . She always treated me as family never ever judged and just loved !!
Jean was an amazing person. Jill K Peters
September 10, 2025
Taken too soon. A dear friend with the kindness of an angel. I am blessed to have known you. Until we meet again. Love you Jeanie. Donna Charles
September 10, 2025
May your memories be filled with comfort and peace. Jean will be truly missed. Narciso and Phyllis Uylingco
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- Saturday, October 18, 2025
- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- New Danville Mennonite Church
- 103 Marticville Rd.
- Lancaster, PA 17603
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- 2:00 PM
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