Obituaries
Lila Jane Echterling, 87
March 30, 2013
Lila Jane (Stauffer) Echterling, 87, of Lititz, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 30, 2013 at Luther Acres, Lititz with her family by her side.
Born in Lancaster, she was the wife of the late Joseph George "Dodie" Echterling, to whom she was married 46 years. She was the daughter of the late Earl Christian and Marguerite (Hertzler) Stauffer.
Lila attended Lititz High School and graduated from Manheim Township High School and was proud to be a captain of the field hockey and basketball teams, as well as a cheerleader at LHS. She was a wife, homemaker and mother to two daughters, of whom she was immensely proud.
In her younger years, Lila was active in several women’s bowling leagues and enjoyed playing cards with her friends. She and her husband were members of the Razzmatazz Club, where they loved to jitterbug. An accomplished artist and seamstress, she was very talented in many crafts, especially quilts and oil paintings. She was famous for her chocolate cake, known as "Lila’s Slop Cake", and looked forward to opening day every year to cheer on her Phillies.
She was of the Lutheran faith.
She is survived by two daughters whom she loved dearly: Susan C. Echterling, MD and her partner Jean Ann Vawter of Mooresville, NC; and Jane E. Echterling , PhD of Gainesville, FL; many nieces and nephews, whose visits always gave her joy, and her dear friends, Larry and Mary Ann Herr, who have been by her side for many years.
Memorial services will be held at 11 AM Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Inurnment at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery will be announced at a later date. Because Lila loved animals, memorial contributions in her memory may be made to Humane League of Lancaster County, 2195 Lincoln Highway E., Lancaster, PA 17602 or to Hospice & Community Care, 685 Good Drive, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. To place a condolence online, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100
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Susan and Jean Ann,
Our hearts are full of love for you both during this time of loss. Doug and I will keep you close in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary Jane and Doug Rink
Jane –
My deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother. She was a lovely person whom I was privileged to know when I worked with your father at City Hall. She did indeed make the best slop cake! Cherish her memory.
Beth Neidert
Jane, Susan and Jean Ann,
Our hearts are with you at this time. So glad we got to spend the time with Lila that we did. Will always remember those great times on Park Plaza!!
Love,
Sally and Kathy
Susan ,Jean,and Jane So sorry to hear about Lila. She was such a nice neighbor and friend.She did alot of sewing for the neighborhood and I got some great recipes from her. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely Judy and Terry Weaver (neighbors on Summer Lane)
Jane and Susan, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I have fond memories of both your parents while waiting for the school bus on their corner. They were both so very nice to us kids. I lived at 98 Summer Lane. On the corner in the brown and white tudor house across from the O’Connor’s. My dad still lives there but the O’Connor’s have since moved away.
Melissa Ekis (Lutz)
Our sincere and deepest condolences in your time of sorrow.
Drs. Ray Rushden and Kathy Harvey
Susan, Jane and Jean Ann – We are so sorry for Lila’s loss. She seemed to have a big personality and a generous spirit. There are sure to be great stories to share. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Susan Turner and Marti McCracken.
Susan & Jean Ann …. We are sad for your loss. But, your Mom and Dad must be dancing in heaven! We love you and keep you in our prayers.
Kent and Donna
To Lilas’ family So sorry to hear about your mother…She was a sweet lady that I met at Stauffers and always came in my line, and I enjoyed waiting on her. I’m just sorry I did not get to see her before she died, and she was a great friend to have…I will really miss her at Stauffers.. Sandra Bleacher
Susan, Sorry to read about the passing of your mother. She must have been very proud of you and your sister. After reading about her childhood in the newspaper, I see where you got your athletic abilities in high school. My condolences. Anne Cooper
