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Kathryn Louise Schlegelmilch Zwerko, 69

December 15, 2022

Kathryn Louise Schlegelmilch Zwerko (“Kathy, Schleg”) 69, formerly of Lower Macungie Township, passed away December 15, 2022 in Lancaster, Pa. She was born in Lancaster to the late Ralph and Eunice (Leaman) Schlegelmilch. Kathy was a graduate of Penn Manor and Millersville University with a BS in English and Library Science. She spent her career as a librarian. Kathy spent her adult life in the Lehigh Valley and recently returned to the land of her grandparents farm and her family home in Lancaster.

Kathy was an avid and knowledgeable sports fan. She enjoyed watching the Phillies and the Eagles play. She also enjoyed watching and attending Virginia Tech and Penn State college wrestling and football. Her highlights were meeting and talking with Charlie Manuel and Cael Sanderson. Kathy was very outgoing and fun loving while enduring years of battling lupus, Sjogrens and afib. She loved her family, friends, home, OC MD, the G scale trains, reading and was strong in her devotion to her faith.

She is survived by Kurt, her husband of 43 and a half years, best dog ever Hokie, Kevin (Sherri), Kyle (Lindsey) and darling granddaughter Amelia and a sibling. She is preceded in her passing by her parents and sibling Larry.

Services will be held at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 2421 Willow Street Pike, Willow Street in the spring of 2023.

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Condolences to the Family

December 24, 2022

My sincere condolences on Kathy’s passing. She was one of my best friends in high school. Spent many times at her house and loved her parents – Ralph and Eunice. So many fond memories. Peace to you and your family. 

December 24, 2022

Kurt,
My wife and I were tremendously saddened to learn of Kathy’s passing.  Condolences from us to you and your entire family, and know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Bob and Kathy Thomas

December 23, 2022

Kurt, Kevin and Kyle –
Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. We have many fond memories of Kathy through the years. May memories comfort you today and in the days ahead. Kathy will continue to live on through each of you. 
Warmest regards to each of you, Sherri and Lindsey.
Kim and Dave Sterk

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