Leann L. Kendrick, 79

October 23, 2014

Leann L. Kendrick, 79, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2014 at Conestoga View.
She was the wife of the late Kenneth R. Kendrick, with whom she shared 55 years of marriage, who passed away in 2013. Born in Dubuque, IA, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Dolores Hahn Hesseling.
Leann had worked at the former Rockvale Visitors Center and had been a tour guide for Conestoga Tours for many years.
An active and faithful member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, she served as a Eucharistic Minister and had served on the parish council.
She was past president of the Lancaster Liederkranz Ladies Auxillary and had served as chairman for the club’s Oktoberfest for 5 years. She loved to sew, crafts, and loved to cook for her family and church events.
Leann is survived by her children: Michael K. Kendrick partner of Jim Arroyo of Doylestown, Richard J. married to Beth Kendrick of Lancaster, and Karen M. married to Dennis Mahoney of Refton; her 6 grandchildren Laura, Kelsey, Elysha, Olivia, Katie and Molly and her 2 great grandchildren Shawny and Destiny. She is also survived by her brothers Tom married to Juanita Hesseling of Mt. Airy, GA and Dick married to Jean Hesseling of Dubuque, IA. She was preceded in death by her brothers Eugene and Jack Hesseling and her sister Arlene Meisenburg.
Friends will be received on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 501 E. Orange St., Lancaster, PA 17602 from 10-11AM, with the Mass to follow at 11AM. Interment to follow in St. Anthony’s Catholic Cemetery. Flowers will be received at the church or contributions may be made in Leann’s memory to St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church at the above address.