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Kristin Nicole (Sceski) MacFarland, 27

January 30, 2015

Kristin Nicole (Sceski) MacFarland, 27, of Ephrata, was called home by the LORD on January 30, 2015 after a long fight with Medullary Thyroid cancer.
Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of William A. and Laurie (Veneski) Sceski of Lititz, and the beloved wife of 3 years to Jonathan MacFarland.
I always loved you
I always will
You were my wife
You were my friend
We have a love
That will never end.
Kristin was an inspiration to everyone she met, especially her family, friends, and fellow “Meddies” (medullary cancer survivors). Her many joys in life included cosmetology, a talent she utilized in her job as a hairstylist for SuperCuts; cooking, drawing, painting, photography, and writing on her personal blog. She had a love for all animals and felt most at peace when she was in nature. Kristin will be loved and missed by so many.
In addition to her loving husband and parents, Kristin is survived by her brother, Jason Sceski and his wife Ronice of Lebanon; a niece, McCartney Sceski of Lebanon; sister Kelli Metzler and her husband Jeff of Lititz; maternal grandfather Martin “Dzia-Dzia” Veneski of Shamokin; paternal grandmother Eileen “Nanny” Sceski of Elysburg; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Alfred “Pappy” Sceski, and her maternal grandmother, Christine “Busha” Veneski.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at St. James Catholic Church, 505 Woodcrest Avenue, Lititz with the Rev. Alfred Sceski as Celebrant and the Rev. James O’Blaney as Co-Celebrant. Family and friends will be received from 6 to 8 PM Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, with a prayer service beginning at 7:30. Burial will be in Witness Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in Kristin’s memory may be made to Thyroid Cancer Survivor’s Association at thyca.org (Medullary Thyroid Cancer Research) or to the Humane League of Lancaster County, 2195 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602.

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February 05, 2015

My deepest thoughts & prayers are with you…..
I am fighting medullary thyroid cancer myself & I have for years……
My family of 5 generations has MEN 2A & i myself have lost loved ones with this cancer…..
My heart is sad seeing how young she was…..
May God Bless You

February 04, 2015

My deepest sympathy for your incredible loss! Kristin was a fellow thyroid cancer sister who fought such a courageous battle and will be greatly missed! Although we never met in person we shared a common bond and thank you for sharing your story with us! May the Lord wrap his loving arms around you during this difficult time.
 
Kathy Melillo/ThyCa Sister

February 04, 2015

Our thoughs and parayers go out to you and your family … Our deepest sympathies… The Donovans (St. James parishioners)
 

February 04, 2015

Words cannot begin to express my deepest sympathy for your loss of an incredible woman and brave human being.  Kristin was a member of my Thyroid Cancer Support Group, Thyroid Cancer’s Butterfly Wishes.  Her willingness to share her story to help another, is an amazing gift.  We will miss her.  May God grant you all peace in knowing what an angel on earth Kristin was.  God Bless her soul and may God wrap His arms around all of you. 
With Sympathy, Nikki Moore, Administrator for Thyroid Cancer’s Butterfly Wishes

February 03, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss – Kristin was family to us on Facebook because of Thyroid Cancer – we all share our struggles and give encouragements when we need them – I’ve seen Kristin on our page many a time – encouraging people through their journey – she will be deeply missed
Her Thyca Sister Rita

February 03, 2015

Kristin was an amazing person and friend. I had the privilege of attending cosmetology school with Kristin and becoming great friends. She always knew how to make you laugh, when you were having one of the worst days and even on great days. She brought so much joy to everyone she met. I will truly and deeply miss her. We lost an absolutely beautiful person inside and out but God gained an even more amazing Angel! My prayers go out to her family! I’m so sorry for your loss. Kristin, I love you girl and I will miss you terribly!
love, Brittany R. 

February 03, 2015

John,Im so sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my prayers.                                                                                   keith B Good

February 03, 2015

We had the privilege of meeting Kristin when we moved here 15yeares ago with our two daughters Melanie amd Gina, Kristin was alwsys a joy to be around. She stayed over our house many weekends and my daughter’s stayed. at her home Kristin was always a joy and full of laughter. She even came on vacation witj us to Florida we had so much fun and always willing to help without being asked.The last few yesrs she increased my faith deeply with her inspiration. quotes. Kristin will be missed deely.Our prayers and thoughts are with her husband and family Love Tony,Kathy,Melanie. and Gina

February 03, 2015

Kristen’s smile was a joy to me. We met online because my daughter was 17 years old when diagnosed with Medullary Thyroid Cancer in April 2010. She was an inspiration to me as I dealt with this journey for my daughter. Her strong faith helped many, and she was an inspiration to me. I’m so sorry that she has passed, although we can believe that she is in a better place and not in pain. Sharon F.

February 03, 2015

Kristin was an inspiration to many and our paths crossed on THYCA sisters FB page. She is truly a warrior and has inspired me to fight the good fight! Words can not describe how sorry i am for you loss!
Vivian
 

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Tuesday, February 03, 2015
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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Lititz, PA
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