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Linda Mary (Ranck) Schmalhofer, 73

November 28, 2016

Linda Mary (Ranck) Schmalhofer, 73, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully Monday, November 28, 2016 at Moravian Manor, Lititz, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Lancaster, she was the wife of Gary F. Schmalhofer of Lancaster, and the daughter of the late Fred and Rosemary (Werner) Ranck.
Linda was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lancaster.
She was employed by Schick Electric Company and Miesse Candies, and for 45 years was the business manager and co-owner, along with her husband, of Frank’s Garage.
Very stylish and an expert decorator, she was proud of the house she and her husband built at Prime Hook Beach in Delaware. Linda had a way of making those she met feel special by sending them cards and remembering special events. She was a self-taught financial planner, and she loved music, crafts, gardening, and adored her family, especially her grandchildren. She was always very generous with her time and money.
In addition to her husband of 57 years, she is survived by her children: Theresa Coates Ellis and her husband George of Manassas, VA; Tim Schmalhofer and his wife Amy Garrety of Columbia; and Trisha Schmalhofer of Palm Bay, FL; 7 grandchildren: Chris Coates and his wife Laura Marie, Allison, Kathryn, and Laura Victoria Coates, and Christine, Natalie, and Jillian Ellis; 2 great-grandchildren: Colby and Jaxon; a sister, Lois Murse of Millersville; and a brother, Patrick Ranck and his wife Annie of Quarryville.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 441 N. George St., Millersville with the Rev. John Schmalhofer officiating. Friends and family will be received from 12:30 to 2 prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be private.
Flowers are appreciated, or memorial contributions in Linda’s memory may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 1100 Liberty Ave., Ste E-201, Pittsburg, PA 15222.

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December 19, 2016

So sorry for your loss Gary, thanks for all you do for our family and your many customers and neighbors!

December 04, 2016

So sorry for your loss, Gary and family.  For years my family brought csrs to the garage for maintenance.  You all will be remembered in my prayers.
Marilyn Spangler  (daughter of Paul and sister of Francis)

December 03, 2016

To Gary, Theresa, Trish and Tim, my sincere condolences. Linda was a great peron. Rmember the many good years you all ad together. also remember you now have a Saint in looking down and protecting each of you. I wanted to be there but sometimes things just don’t happen as planned. be sure of this, i wil remember Linda aat Mass this evening.
JohN Bisking  

December 03, 2016

Gary, I am so sorry for your loss.  I know these past few years have been difficult and I have and will continue to keep you in my daily prayers.
Sandy Schmalhofer

December 03, 2016

Our prayers go out to Linda’s family.  We remember her well from Lancaster Catholic.   She is in a good place now.  No more suffering.
Josie (Ransing) Rice   and  Lydia (Tober) Marshall
 

December 02, 2016

Gary, Tim and family, We were very sorry to hear about Linda.  She was a great, kind, caring person and of course pet lover. I know these last couple of years have been rough. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.  Sympathies, Jeff and Kathy (Nyland) Steed
 

December 02, 2016

my deepest sympathy to the whole family.
linda cranston

December 02, 2016

Sorry for your loss Gary and Tim
 
Norbert Lehman

December 02, 2016

Your mom was such a wonderful, caring , hard working , and strong woman.  She lives in on you Terry and all the wonderful traits you have passed on and shown to your children .  We are sending our love and prayers to you all.
The Toms Family 

December 02, 2016

Our deepest condolences to you Gary and your entire family.  Such a sweet loving caring person Linda was.  I know she certainly without question will be missed greatly by many. Many thoughts and prayers to you Gary.   Our deepest sympathy Ben & Vicki Hutton / Cabbage Hill Garage & Towing 

December 02, 2016

Terry & Family,
Sending our love. We are thinking of you all at this difficult time and lifting you up in our prayers. 
Our condolences, 
The Friend Family

December 01, 2016

Linda and the Schmalhofer family are part of many wonderful childhood memories. Sorry for the loss of this beautiful lady. 
Jennifer Swift Shaull

December 01, 2016

Linda  was a very thoughtful person.  I will miss her. I enjoyed my time with her. Your family is in my prayers.                                                    Roy Sr. Elaine and Bryan Barley
 

December 01, 2016

I can see where Trisha got her beauty and ease with strangers. Too bad you had to leave her so soon but, I believe she’s going to be fine knowing you’re in a better place.  Joyce Gudge
 

December 01, 2016

To Trisha and Family ;    My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.   I  did not know Mrs Schmalhofer  but I do know one of the daughters she raised.   Her precious memory will live on in all of you.  
Blessings,  Sue Cobb 

December 01, 2016

Gary and family,
So sorry for your loss. I hope all the good memories will give you comfort during this diffcult time.
Heather Sprecher

December 01, 2016

To Trisha and her family on the loss of their beautiful mother…
Mothers are the heartbeat of a family…my sincerest condolences on this most difficult physical loss…may her transition to spirit remind you that love is eternal. 
Lisa Crofton ❤️

December 01, 2016

My mom was a nurturer, a fighter and a leader — of her family and her business with her husband Gary at Frank’s Garage. 
She was active in her community in the City of Lancaster giving her time and donations to organizations and and people in need. She was creative — crafting special keepsakes and gardening with a magical green thumb to display wonderous natural beauty for all to enjoy.   
As a wife to my dad, Gary, she was his devoted partner in everything they shared together — business, building their beach house and in family affairs. 
As a mom and a Nana, she was always there for us contributing her wisdom and support in good times and challenging times. 
We will miss this amazing woman, but know she is now at peace and in heaven with God and loved ones.
Theresa “Terry” Schmalhofer Coates Ellis, Daughter to Linda

December 01, 2016

So sorry for your loss 
sending prayers
linda was always very nice to me and she will be missed
love
joe and Jackie Geiger 

December 01, 2016

To the family of Linda,
I am so sorry for your loss.  Linda and I went to scheel together (12 years), and we were very good friends, especiaslly at St. Joe’s.  I will pray for her and light a candle for her on Sunday.
Fran Lombardo Spangler

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