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Kathryn Elizabeth Tran, 28

Kathryn Elizabeth Tran, 28, of Landisville, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2012 unexpectedly. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Nam Vahn Tran and Dawn Khamvongsa.

Kathryn was a 2002 graduate of Manheim Central High School. She also graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania as a political science major and a minor in pre-law. She worked for the elections committee and was a campaign manager. She attended St. John Neumann Catholic Church with her boyfriend, Derek. Kathryn loved spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents, Kathryn is survived by her son, Grady Douglas Bell, her boyfriend, Derek Schnader of Landisville, a brother, Erik Plank of Lancaster, a sister, Tiffny Gainer, wife of Bill Gainer of Lititz, nieces and nephews, Enya, Patrick, Matthew, Emma and Jack, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by a cousin, Fred H. Marchand III and an uncle, Jeff Holmes.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, September 13, 2012 at St. James Catholic Church, 505 Woodcrest Avenue, Lititz, PA 17543 with Rev. James O’Blaney C.S.S.R. as Celebrant. A viewing will be held from 6-8 PM on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543 and again on Thursday from 10-11 AM at the church. Interment will be at Witness Park, Lititz. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Kathryn’s memory to Susquehanna Bank, 3130 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543 for a fund for her son, Grady Bell. To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100

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Dawn, I am so sorry to hear of your loss.  Kathryn was such a beautiful lady, and I know she was the apple of your eye.  My heart breaks for you. 

Joni at American Lafrance

Words cannot express how broken hearted it makes me to know the pain and hurt you all are experiencing . I love kat ,and I have sooo many wonderful memories of times spent with her, she made me smile and laugh in almost all of them. I am very sorry i cannot be with you during this time but i would like you to know that through all our incredible times together, I love you all so much and miss you . God bless : Dan Rigard

Dear Dawn, Tiff and Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of great sorrow. May God give you all the strength to live your lives to the fullest, keeping beautiful memories of Kathy in your hearts and minds.

Peace,
Monica (DeDe’s friend)

I met Kat a couple of times, once when she was at our house with Grady. I remember she was a very pretty lady who loved her son Grady. I will remember her smile and how nice of a person she was.
Carol Kissinger

I went to high school with Kathryn. She was one of the few popular people who was kind to me. I was looking forward to seeing her in a month at our ten year reunion. I am so sorry for your loss. She was so young. –Rachel Stump

I was blessed with the opportunity to work with Kathryn in County Government offering training to the public for upcoming elections. I remember Kathryn as a very outgoing, energetic and high spirited person. She always had a smile on her face. She was an excellent public speaker and teacher who went to great lengths to make sure that everyone understood and was comfortable with the lesson at hand.
My prayer is that Kathryn may be in God’s eternal presence and care. May God bless, provide, comfort and love her and the whole family during this time of great need.

Dawn & family,
    Words fail me at this time of unimaginable loss. Please know that prayers for strength & comfort are yours.

Karen J. Harlan

Erik, Tiff & Family,

  We are deeply saddened to learn of your sister’s passing. Our hearts are with you and your family through this difficult time. May peace and comfort find you all.

With Deepest Sympathy,
Dan and Jen Hosmer

Tiff and Family- I am so sad to hear of this and pray that you find peace soon. xo, Lauren C.

Our hearts go out to all of you.  I can only imagine the pain you are in now.  We had the pleasure of meeting and spending time with Kat on one of our visits to Florida.  She was such a beautiful soul and we thoroughly enjoyed the time we spent with her and Tiff.  Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.  Judy and Gary Love, Grovetown, GA

Dawn, Tiff, Eric  and family,there are no words that we can express how sorry we are for your loss we can only pray that God will lift you and give you His strength and comfort . Lot of love , snoots, Dolly  and Nelson

Dear Dawn, my beautiful friend, I can’t even begin to express the depth of my sorrow for you with the loss of your lovely Kat.  Brittany and I were together when she learned about it and the two of us simply sat in stunned silence… it was simply too hard to understand.  I cannot be with you on Wed. or Thurs. but please know that my heart is with you and prayers surround you.  Though we haven’t seen each other in some time, know that I love and miss you. If you ever want to talk, my phone is 717.818.5105. 
Love,
Donna Giberti

Dawn, Tiff, Bill-
No words will comfort at this time- Jim and I are praying for you all to have the strength to get thru this. You don’t see it now, but one day peace will replace some of the pain, memories will overtake the hurt, and you will be able to smile again. Till them, please know that you have so much love surrounding you and so many praying for you, and tons of support for you all  to lean on- including us. Thinking of you… Love you all so much beyond words…

No words can ever express how you feel or what you are going thru. I pray that GOD wraps you all up in his arms and reassures you that Kathy is safe and all her worries are gone. That he has a purpose for taking her so soon. I know it is hard to believe or think that way, but I have to. I pray that all of your pain is taken away so that you can only have wonderful thoughts and memories of such a beautiful young lady. Tomorrow at church, I will ask Pastor John and my church to pray for all of you and Kathy. I am so deeply sorry for your loss.

Amy

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