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Karen Ann Dickman, 74

July 01, 2018

Karen Ann Dickman, 74, of Mountville, passed away after a short battle with cancer at Hospice and Community Care surrounded by friends and family.
Born in New Orleans, LA to Dr. George L. Fletcher and Gladys (Youngblood) Fletcher she was the wife of Robert Dickman, with whom she spent 46 wonderful years. Karen was an employee of Manor Care Nursing and Rehab Facility for over 37 years in the Activity Department. She took wonderful care of the residents there and always said that the residents were a part of her family. She was also a member of Women of Shaarai.
Karen had a very outgoing personality and hugged and kissed everyone that she met. She enjoyed traveling, especially to her hometown of New Orleans where she loved the people, food, culture, museums, and the French Quarter. She also liked spending time at the Jersey Shore and going on cruises. She cherished any time that she could spend with her family and friends, whom she cared for dearly. She also doted on her cats; Boobie, Shadow, and Kobe.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the doctors and nurses at Barshinger Cancer Center and at Hospice and Community Care.
Karen is survived by her beloved husband Robert Dickman; her son, Jason Dickman and his companion Tina Herr of Lancaster; her siblings, George Fletcher and his wife Barbara and Sharon Fletcher all of Houston, TX; her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Craig and Diane Leslie of York County; and her nieces, Nicole and Samantha of York County. She is preceded in death by her parents Dr. George Fletcher and Gladys Fletcher.
Services will be held Thursday July 5, 2018 at 11:00AM at Temple Shaarai Shomayim located at 75 E James St, Lancaster, PA 17602. Guests will be received by the family prior to the service starting at 10:00AM. Interment at Shaarai Shomayim Cemetery will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Karen’s name to American Cancer Society at 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603, Hospice and Community Care at 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604, or Humane League of Lancaster County at 2195 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602.

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November 20, 2018

Dear Bobby,
So sorry to learn of Karen’s passing! Please give me a call when you have a chance. I still have my Office number.

July 06, 2018

Bobby,
I’m so surprised to hear of Karen’s passing. May times you shared together give you strength and peace. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Karen Schload

July 05, 2018

Dear Bobby and family …
You were blessed with a beautiful, caring, wonderful wife, Bobby, and she with you.  Together, you made the world a better place.  This leaves a hole in your life that is only filled with the lovely memories you have accumulated in your 46 years together …I offer my sincer coldolences, and hope you find support and comfort from familty, friends, and going forward with courage and committment as Karen would have wanted for you.  may you be comforted among the mourners of Zion.   Evelyn Epstein 
 

July 04, 2018

Dear Bobby,
We are so sorry about Karen. She was such a loving friend and we are better people having had the privilege to have been able to be a part of her world. Not long ago she called mother and dad to see how they were doing at Mennonite Home, even with all she was going through! It made their day. That was the gift of Karen. She will be dearly missed.
We are always here for you, dear Bobby. Love, Kelley and David

July 04, 2018

The Dickman family Sharon and George 
my thoughts return to our childhood days in Kaplan and the fond memories I have of spending time at the Fletcher house and playing with the 3 siblings My mother was a close friend of the Fletcher family 
may God sustain you with his comfort 
Fondly
stan Hardee 
 
 

July 04, 2018

Dear Bobby,   We wish we had words that would ease the sorrow you are going through.  Karen was such a lovely lady.  Chuck and I feel lucky that we had many good time with the two of you.   I pray that G-d will give you and the family the strenght to bear this burden.  May all of the good memories help you to know that Karen will always be a part of you.  Know that you are not alone and we are but a phone call away.  Julia & Chuck Powers

July 04, 2018

Dear Bobby, Jason and Family,
I was shocked to hear of the loss of precious Karen.  We grew up together and graduated from Kaplan High. My husband and I had met with Karen and her friend, Micky in New Orleans for a couple of years and enjoyed reconnecting and touring New Orleans.  Her family, the Fletchers and Eleazars, were instrumental in settling our home town of Kaplan.  I have many fond memories of our younger days.  May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time.  Inez and Stephen Broussard

July 04, 2018

Bobby, Jason, and family
We are so saddened by Karen’s passing. We loved her dearly and were privileged to be her friends, and blessed to have had time with her last week. The wonderful memories of our times together will be warm reminders of Karen always, and remain in our hearts. While we can’t be with you on Thursday, you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Much love, Ed and Ruth 

July 03, 2018

Bobby, Jason and Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss.  Karen was one who could light up a room as soon as she walked in.  Always so upbeat and fun to be around.  What an asset to Manor Care, she was loved by all and will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.  She is now at peace and may all your precious memories help you through this difficult time.  Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim and Mary Ann Mahler

July 03, 2018

Bobby, I was shocked and saddened by the news.  She will always have a special place in my heart. I remember her as pure sunshine.  Love, Jane and Jeff Packer
 

July 03, 2018

Bobby,
I am deeply saddened by the loss of Karen, I was honored and blessed to have known her.  
Remembering her wonderful and gentle soul will forever remain in my heart. Karen will be very much missed.  My thoughts are with you Bobby.  Love, Helen Gastaldo  
 

July 03, 2018

Bobby and Jason – I was so sad to read that Karen has passed.  She had such a wonderful personality and friendliness about her.  You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
Darice (Kreider) Grove

July 03, 2018

Bobby,
We were so sorry to hear that Karen had passed.  She was such a lovely woman. We hope your memories of her sustain you in the time ahead and your family is a comfort to you.  You are in our prayers.
Mike & Kathy Murray

July 03, 2018

Bobby,
I am so sorry that Hear of Karen’s passing. She is with her Heavenly Father and no longer suffering. Keeping you close in thoughts & prayers. 
Demi

July 03, 2018

To Bobby, Jason & Tina as well as extended Leslie family members: Our condolances to all of you on Karen’s passing.  She was delightful to be around and provided wonderful care to her patients for so many years.  If ever there was a person who had the right calling in life, it was Karen. Her family, patients and their families received loving care from this dear woman. Love, Valerie & Ritchie 
 

July 03, 2018

Bobby,
So sorry for your loss.  May God’s peace and love sustain you through this difficult time.
Dennis Zimmerman

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