Julia M. Mann, 85

Julia M. Mann, 85, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Arbor View at Willow Valley.  Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter to the late Thomas and Mary (McAleer) Lalley.  Julia was the loving wife to William “Bill” H. Mann, Jr. with whom she celebrated 57 years of marriage.

Julia enjoyed playing Bridge; loved reading, shopping and being at the beach with her husband.  She worked in thrift shops as a volunteer for 28 years.

In addition to her husband, Julia is survived by 5 children: William S. Mann, husband of Phyllis, Thomas J. Mann, Dennis M. Mann, MD, husband of Lia Sih, Kathleen M. McCormick and Gary J. Mann, husband of Laura; and 7 grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by 2 sisters.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at St Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 2111 Millersville Pike, Lancaster, PA 17603 with Rev. Mark E. Weiss as Celebrant.  Interment will be at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery at 2:30 PM.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Julia’s name to the Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604 or www.hospiceoflancaster.org.  To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-393-9661