Obituaries

Maryam “Jeannie” Wentz

June 7, 1946 - July 11, 2017

Maryam “Jeannie” Brylke Wentz went to be with her Lord on Tuesday July 11, 2017 after a long, but courageous battle with leukemia at her home in Lancaster, PA.
Jeannie was born June 7, 1946 in Hagerstown MD. She grew up in Hanover, PA and was a 1964 graduate of Delone Catholic High School. Jeannie held various positions in the transportation industry during her working life including working for Yellow Freight, New Penn, and Pitt Ohio. Attending Catholic schools as a young person taught Jeannie to be compassionate for those in need which extended into her adult life where she enjoyed participating as a member of the local Lions Club in Lancaster, PA.
Loved ones who cleared the path for Jeannie are her father Robert J. Brylke, her beloved mother Eulaliah “Lee” Brylke, and her younger sister Barbara Jo Weigard. Loved ones who will miss Jeannie until they meet again are her husband of forty-three years Nevin “Butch” Wentz, her son and daughter in-law Ian and Traci Swisher, her son and daughter in-law Matthew and Diana Wentz, and her son Marcus Swisher. One of the greatest joys of her life was being a Grandmother or “Mee-Maw” to her eight Grandchildren Dylan Swisher, Jared Swisher, Adison Swisher, Mariah Swisher, Morgan Wentz, Sophia Lee Wentz, Molly Jo Wentz, and Henry Wentz. Jeannie is also survived by her older brother and sister Robert Riddle and Carol Damewood as well as family members and friends who will cherish their time spent with her.
Jeannie was happiest surrounded by family, friends, and especially her best childhood girlfriends some of whom were waiting to welcome her to her eternal home and some who will keep her memory alive with stories of their time spent together. Jeannie is remembered for her beautiful smile, her vivacious spirit, and her never ending love of her family and friends.
A service celebrating the life of Jeannie will be held on Saturday July 22, 2017 at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543 at 11AM. A time of visitation for family and friends will be held at the funeral home from 10-11AM. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Jeannie may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital at https://www.stjude.org/ by phone at 800-805-5856 or by mail at 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.

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July 31, 2017

“Grace was in all her steps, heaven in her eye, in every gesture, dignity and love.” -Milton
I used this quote for my sister, Yvonne. It is fitting for Jeannie, who was her dear friend. Happy for them to be reunited in Heaven. judy bennett sieg

July 19, 2017

finally at peace dear friend.I will forever cherish your friendship. Sally and Mick

July 18, 2017

Matthew, Diana, Morgan, Sophia, Molly, and Henry,
My thoughts and prayers are with you with the loss of your mother and grandmother. You are a special family and it sounds like Jeanie was very special too! I know that she will live on in your hearts and hope that the memories of your time together will be treasured in the days to come. Fondly, Laura Weidensaul

July 17, 2017

Dear Matt, Diana, & family,
Sending you love, thoughts, and prayers during this difficult time. You are in our hearts and on our mind.
Love and hugs,
Jennifer Eosso, Alex, Chip, & Jacob xoxo

July 16, 2017

Dear Matt and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayer are with each of you during this very difficult time.
With Sympathy, Greg and Tammy Bailey

July 14, 2017

Thank you for sharing Jeannie with us. I loved her so much. She was very kind, loving, caring person and so very full of life. It was always fun to see her at Sarah and Todd’s for Christmas. Enjoyed our Jamaica trip with Butch and Jeannie too. She will be missed and know she is loved.
Faye and Terry Hevner

July 14, 2017

Rest In Peace Jeannie. We have some great memories together from our early years.
Love
Debby Swisher Horn

July 13, 2017

To all of the Wentz family, thank you for sharing Aunt Jeannie with us. She had an infectious spirit that We’ll never forget and left us only wanting more. We had so much fun with her in a Jamaica. She was so easy to love. Hugs to all of you and we will keep you in our prayers.
❤️, Tami and Matthew Grimes

July 13, 2017

Jeannie was such a loving and kind person. She was so strong and so brave and through it all her worries were for the ones she would leave behind. She is without pain and worry now, but instead can watch over all of us from above. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family through this time.
Amanda “Deimler” Duffy

July 13, 2017

I did not know Jeannie as well as I would have liked, but what I came away with after spending time with her was her unwavering courgage, kindness, and the love she had for the people she knew. It was always evident how greatly she loved her husband and family, and how she always seemed to put them first despite her battles. I will miss her, but I am glad that the good fight she fought so hard is over for her, and now she can look after the ones she loved without pain, or suffering! Ginny D

Visitation: Saturday, July 22, 2017; 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM; Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory; 3110 Lititz Pike; Lititz, PA 17543
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Services: Saturday, July 22, 2017; 11:00 AM; Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory; 3110 Lititz Pike; Lititz, PA 17543
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