Obituaries
Mildred C. Parker, 93
June 19, 2013
Mildred C. Parker, 93, of Leola, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at her residence. Born in Lancaster, Mildred was the daughter of the late Henry W. Dorwart and Margaret E. (Resh) Von Stetten. She was married to the late Richard W. Parker, who died in 1972.
Mildred was a 1938 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School.
A title clerk at the former Larry Murphy Chevrolet for 20 years, Mildred was also employed by Armstrong, RCA, and Sears & Roebuck.
She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, and a current member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.
Mildred enjoyed listening to music and going to concerts, reading, playing pinochle, and doing crossword puzzles. She loved spending time with her family, her greatest accomplishment.
Mildred is survived by her children, Ann L. (John J.) Cook of Oklahoma City, OK; R. Michael (Margaret) Parker of Chester, VA; Julia A. (William E.) Bowers of Lancaster, PA; Dennis C. (Rebecca) Parker of Clarksville, TX; Donna M. (Stephen M.) Wilfong of Matthews, NC; Robert S. (Melody) Parker of Charlotte, NC; Teresa E. (John V.) Yost of Leola, PA; Thomas K. (Sandra) Parker of Statesville, NC, 29 grandchildren, and 45 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by siblings, Henry W. Dorwart of Lancaster, David E. (Patricia) Dorwart of York, Mary Ann Carroll of Philadelphia, and Margaret R. Gates of Arkadelphia, AR. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Elizabeth “Bette” Brown.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, June 29, 2013, at 11 AM at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 150 Water St, New Holland, PA 17557 with Rev. Pang J.S. Tsheou as Celebrant. The family will receive guests from 10 until 11 at the church. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Lancaster. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mildred’s memory may be made to Lancaster Catholic High School Tuition Assistance Fund, 650 Juliette Ave., Lancaster, PA 17601.
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THIS IS MY DARLING BIG SISTER. I CAME ALONG WHEN SHE WAS A JUNIOR IN HIGH SCHOOL. I KNOW THAT SHE HAD A HELPING HAND IN RAISING ME. I WAS ABOUT 5 YEARS OLD WHEN SHE AND DICK WERE WED. I REMEMBER THE DAY WELL, ESPECIALLY GETTING MY PICTURE TAKEN I DIDN’T LIKE THE GUY TAKING THE PICTURE HE KEEP TRYING TO POSITION MY HEAD AND I DIDN’T LIKE THAT. I SPENT MANY A DAY AT HER HOUSE ON JAMES STREET PLAYING WITH ANN LOUISE. I WAS ALWAYS WELCOME THERE.
Peg Von Stetten Gates 1113 Ritchie street, Arkadelphia, AR
To Tom and family,
Please accept our sincere condolences. Mrs. Parker raised a great family,showing both her love and disipline. My mother died last year so I know it will be difficult for awhile. Just keep good thoughts in knowing she loved you all so much.
Peace and love,
Mary Lynn Hobday & Michael DiPaolo
Tom, Teresa and the entire Parker family,
My family and I wanted to send our condolences on the passing of your mother. What a “wonderful” and “loving” person she was. It was always so enjoyable spending time with her. Whether seeing her at her home or at church or anywhere else, she was always ready to greet you with an inviting smile, a strong hug, and a wonderfully contagious laugh. Her commitment to her family was always paramount in her life, and obvious to those who knew her. She was and will continue to be a shining example for all of us on the value of family and the importance of being kind to others. I am thankful for her presence in my life, and she will be missed, but not forgotten.
God Bless all of you!
Sincerely,
Steve Martin and Family
Bob and family, having just lost my Mom last month, i know the sadness, but also that the sadness is lessened by knowing we will meet again. Your Mom was an amazing lady. Susan Simpson Brown
To all my cousins: Ann Louise, Mike, Julie, Denny, Donna, Bobby, Theresa, and Tommy, my sympathies and loving regards upon the loss of your dear Mother. Aunt Millie was my "fav". I remember our visits to your house New Years days when your Mom prepared such wonderful meals, including frying nep in a huge iron skillet. She couldn’t make it fast enough for us kids, since we consumed it as soon as it came out of the skillet. May she rest in peace.
Prayers and condolences,
Bob Dorwart
To the family of Mrs. Parker,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother, to me she was the sweetest and nicest lady on James St. I will never forget going into her house to play and how she always let Julie and I play with our Barbie dolls and the boys blocks on her dinning room table. She was a great lady and always had such a warm and loving home. I know she will be missed by her family but I’m sure she is on James St. in heaven with my parents.
Prayers to all,
Sue (Tavaglione)Huegel
