Obituaries
Josephine Anne Markes, 61
Josephine Anne Markes, 61, of Lancaster, originally of Brooklyn, NY, died unexpectedly on Sunday, January 6, 2008 at Lancaster Regional Medical Center.
Born in Brooklyn, Josephine was the daughter of Ruth (Tewell) Baglino and the late Samuel J. Baglino. A homemaker, she was a 1967 graduate of Fordham University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. She was a devout member of Sacred Heart Church, and a volunteer at Sacred Heart Parochial School. While in Queens, NY, she enjoyed singing in her church choir. She had a soft spot for animals.
Josephine was a dedicated grandmother and took great pride in raising her two grandsons, Allen and John Paul of Lancaster.
Surviving in addition to her loving mother and grandsons are a son, Joseph S. Markes of Lancaster; and a daughter, Adria R. Markes of Reading; a granddaughter, Danielle; two sisters: Raffaela Alcaro, wife of Ernest of Howard Beach, NY; and Nancy Manco of Whitestone, NY. She was preceded in death by a son, Henry J. Markes.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing on Thursday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 414 E. King St., Lancaster. The Holy Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church 558 W. Walnut St., Lancaster, PA, with Fr. Michael Grab as Celebrant. Interment to follow at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions in Josephine’s memory may be sent to a fund established for Allen and John Paul at Sacred Heart Parochial School, 235 Nevin St., Lancaster, PA 17603.
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I miss you so much and I think of you every day.
Allen
Jack & Jodi Keller
We will always remember you in our hearts Thanks for all you did.
Allen and John Paul-Grandsons
To the family of Mrs. Markes,
I am the first grade teacher at Sacred Heart School. I remember the day Allen started first grade in my class. He was such a good student. He was a smart boy and I was so impressed by his knowledge of the Bible and how well he could read.
I asked him who taught him and he said his grandmother.
Mrs. Markes did a wonderful job taking care of the boys and taught them well.
I am sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my prayers.
God bless each of you.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Hartman
We are taking good care of your wonderful grandsons. They are so proud of you.
No more worrying; no more pain; rest in peace dear Josephine.
The boys are teaching us so many wonderful things about you.
We are so thankful for the love and support of your family, and also the extended Sacred Heart Family.
Love and Prayers,
Kathy, Paul and Andrew
John & Ryan Keller
Rebecca Wiley & Angel Santiago
"God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.
Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; Taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is not as I would have it; Trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His Will; That I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with Him Forever in the next.
Amen"
We both were with you at the last moments of your life and will love and miss you forever.
Joe and Danielle
