Obituaries
Marion T. Sauders Smith, 92
May 01, 2020
Marion T. Sauders Smith, 92, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020.
She was the wife of Carl D. Smith, with whom she shared 50 years of marriage this past August 23rd. She was previously married to the late Lewis W. Sauders, Sr. who died in 1967. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Marjorie Shultz Thran.
Marion had worked both full time and part time for 38 years for Rite Aid until her retirement in 2010. She had previously worked for Watt & Shand, Erbs Market, Hamilton Watch, Armstrong, Slaymaker Lock and Fulton Press. Her interests included ceramics, knitting , and crocheting. She had her own ceramic shop where she loved to show customer how to design their pieces and then fire the pieces for them.
She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church where she used her talent for crocheting in the starting of the Nit Wits prayer shawl program, serving as an instructor. She made many shawls on her own as well, giving them to worthy causes. Marion was a devoted and caring friend to those she met as well as to her neighbors. She was a leader in her neighborhood crime watch and Night Out programs. As a close friend to former Mayor Smithgall, she was involved and assisted in his campaigns.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her sons: John V. married to Patti Sauders and Jeffrey D., Sr. married to Phan Sauders, both of Lancaster; her stepson Carl Jr. married to Lisa Smith of Lititz; her 6 grandchildren: Brian, Heather, Jennifer, Jeff, Jr., Jason and Linh; 12 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren and her half-brother, Bryson L. Griffith of Lancaster. She was preceded in death by her son, Lewis W. Sauders Jr., her grandson Scott Winter, her brothers, Franklin and Charles, and her sisters, Betty Warfel and Darlene Hays.
Services are private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Marion’s memory to Redeemer Lutheran Church, 500 Pearl St., Lancaster, PA 17603.
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Condolences to the Family
May 06, 2020
Carl, we are so sorry to hear of Marion’s passing. I have missed our conversations about needlework this pass year. May God comfort you and your family during this time
Thomas and Terri Saunders
May 06, 2020
Dear Sauder and Smith Families.
It was with great sadness that we read in the paper of “Nanny” Smiths passing, she was always known as Nanny Smith in our family, from when ALLISON and Heather were little girls, and they would go over to her house for a visit. We would see her often when she came to the drug store for lunch on her trips back home from either working or shopping downtown, or when she and Carl would be out for a walk, and stop by to see us. I am sure you all will miss her, I know we will. With are Deepest Sympathy, Debbie and Charlie Smithgall
May 06, 2020
In all my years driving bus for RRTA, she was my favorite passenger! She was so sweet to me, bringing treats from Central Market and organizing a retirement party for me.
Jay Reedy
May 05, 2020
Carol, Jeff and family, prayers for comfort and peace. Marion will be missed.
Anne Carpenter
May 04, 2020
Carl, Jack and Griff,
So sorry to read of your loss. Deepest sympathy. Working with all three of you at the jail, I know Marion was loved and held in high esteem by each of you. Condolances and prayers for you and your family. GOD Bless. Bob & Debbie BODNAR
May 04, 2020
Dear Carl,
Wishing you feelings of comfort, moments of peace, and memories of joy during this difficult time. Remembering all of the happy times we had when we were your next door neighbors. Marion was truly the jewel of Ruby Street.
With our deepest sympathy,
Tracy, Melanie & Keaton Palmer
May 04, 2020
Saunders Smith Family
So sorry to read about Marion. My name is Lori Broderick, my grandparents were Abe and Verna Sload. They were neighbors to Marion. I remember sitting on their porch on Ruby Street and talking to Marion. She always called me “Little Linda”. My mom was Abe and Verna’s daughter, Linda and Marion thought I looked just like my mom.
Your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
May 04, 2020
To Marions family
so very sorry for your loss
Love
Donna Speece
May 04, 2020
Dear Jack, Patty and family,
I am thinking of you during your time of loss and wish you strength and many fond memories of your mother and my friend Marion.
Sincerely,
Bill Paré