Obituaries
Mildred H. Devenney, 94
Mildred H. Devenney, 94, of Lancaster passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 25th at Landis Homes, Lititz, PA surrounded by her family. She was born in Lancaster, PA, the only daughter of the late Amos and Alverta Hitz, on December 15, 1916. Millie married the late Richard C. Devenney in 1947 and they enjoyed more than 50 years of marriage before his passing in 2001.
She will be sadly missed, and lovingly remembered, by her son Robert H. Devenney, and his wife Linda, her daughter Deborah Spinney, and her husband William, her daughter Constance Hills, and her husband Richard, and her son James Devenney and his wife Ruth. She will also be dearly missed by her grandchildren: Robert C. Devenney, and his wife Megan, Wade Devenney, Kyle Devenney, Laura Nelson and her husband Kevin, Karen McAnanama and her husband Glenn, John Devenney and Thomas Devenney. As well as her great grandchildren: Jake Devenney, Rachel Devenney, Will Devenney, Drew Devenney, Caroline Nelson, Matthew Nelson, Avery McAnanama and Reid McAnanama.
She loved spending vacations with her family and friends in Cape May, New Jersey. For more than 30 years she hosted a growing family of her children, their spouses and her grandchildren during these annual trips to the beach which now fill us with so many wonderful memories. Our mother also gracefully hosted all the holiday family dinners which never seemed to have a glitch. She also loved attending her children’s and grandchildren’s many sporting events and other extracurricular activities.
Millie and her husband traveled extensively throughout the States and abroad, especially after their retirement. Many of their domestic vacations involved cross-country auto trips with their grandchildren who really got to see the USA and who continue to retell stories of life on the road with their grandparents. She and Richard were also avid card players who enjoyed couples bridge and gin competitions.
Millie was a graduate of Lancaster’s Girls High and was a long time employee of the Murray Insurance Agency. She was an active member of her church, St. Matthew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, and a 25 year volunteer with the Red Cross at Lancaster General Hospital. In addition she was an active member of the Iris Club where she was a past president from 1986-88.
Services will be held at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA on Thursday, December 30th at 2:30p.m. with the Rev. Dr. Martha B Sheaffer officiating. The family will receive friends immediately prior to the service beginning at 1:30p.m. A reception will be held for all of her family and friends at 3:30pm at the Conestoga Country Club.
The family wishes to thank all of the staff at Landis Homes for the kind, respectful and loving care that they gave to Millie over the last five and a half years and to Hospice of Lancaster County which supplied welcome comfort during the past weeks. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her memory to either of the following: The Caring Fund, Landis Homes, 1001 E. Oregon Rd., Lititz, PA 17543 or to Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Dr., P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. To send an online condolence, please visit; SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100
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My very deepest sympathy to all the Devenneys. I remember a big, happy family on Bloomingdale Avenue. This is one of the nicest obits I have ever read. What a wonderful, long life she had. God bless all of you as you lay Millie to rest. My sister, Barbara, is out of town. I’m sure she would want me to express her condolences also. Barb was in Debbie’s class– I was in Connie’s class.
Sincerely,
Ann Gallagher
To the Devenney family,
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I will always have many cherished memories from Robindale Ave.
Sincerely,
Drusilla Spicer Weakley and family
Bedford, Texas
Jim,
I am saddened to hear of the passing of your Mom. In my eyes and experiences, she presented a genuine warm, fun loving, and caring spirit. I wish I had an opportunity to know her better in my adulthood. Thinking of you and your family,
Bryan Bentz
Southborough, MA
Although I didn’t know Mildred as a personal friend, we met her through the Iris Club when we were having a function there. I am a New Holland retiree and know Dick through work. May you have the strength that you need to get though this difficult time. God’s Blessings to all of you
Roy Schroll
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. We regret that we can not attend the service but please be assured our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Carol and Duncan Halliwell
Love and prayers to all of you during this sad time. We know how much you will miss her, but thankful she is at peace. We are thinking of you.
Jack and Patty Warren
Dear Bob, Jim, Connie, Deb, and Family
We are saddened with the news of your mother passing.
She was a special person and good friend for all of us.
We recall the many wonderful times that we all shared in our past.
I regret that I am unable to bring Dad to be there with you.
Please know that we are thinking of you all.
With deep sympathy,
Dan and Bill Spicer, and family
Our very deepest condolences on Millie’s passing. We remember her as a very warm person who hosted many wonderful gatherings of family and friends throughout the years. May all the fantastic memories of this great lady, who lived a very full life and who has a wonderful family, sustain you at this time and forever. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
With sympathy to the entire Devenney family–
Susie and David Shinton
Our thoughts are with you during these trying times. Please let us know if there is anything we can do, many a time these are the best of times to remember our loved ones. While we didn’t get to know her we are sure she was a great lady. As we have recently lost a loved one remember the good times.and times like these bring all the good times back. They do make you smile. Have a great New Year and hope to see ya soon, Love and respect to all the Devenney’s .
Mike & Brenda McDonald
Dear Bob, Connie, Jim and Debra,
I’m very sorry to hear of your mom’s death and hope that you are doing well during this difficult time. It sounds like your mom lived a very full life. I’m sure she is greatly missed.
I’m also very sorry that I will not be able to attend the funeral and reception tomorrow. I’ve been trying to figure out a way to come but, unfortunately, cannot get away. God bless you as you remember and honor her tomorrow.
Sincerely,
Randy Wilcox
Jim, Bob, Connie, & Debbie,
I still carry many fond memories of staying with your family in Lancaster, and yours visiting us in Rye, NY. I recall visits to Dutch Wonderland, rides in cars with you teens, make-up lessons from you Connie and Debbie, and watching you boys play HS and college football.
I always considered your mom and dad "Uncle Dick and Aunt Mildred". You were my cousins in my mind. Aunt Mildred was always a gracious and composed hostess, despite the invasion of the Spicer’s and the "energetic" Spicer kids.
I hope you and your family will find comfort in knowing Aunt Mildred is now with Uncle Dick, and is at peace and with God. You all remain in my thoughts.
Love,
Laura Spicer Rosenstein
Jim and family,
We’re sorry for your loss. I remember the many happy times in the Bloomingdale area.
Sincerely,
Dan Ellis ’71
Jim and Family,
I’m sorry for your loss. It sounds like she lived a full life, one that will be cherrished by all.
Your family will be in our prayers as this is a time of sorrow and celebration as she will be missed, but has made the journey home.
Best Regards,
Chad Shreiner
Betty and I are sincerely sorry for the loss of your dear, great mom. She was the essence of grace and warmth. She lived a great life and I know that you will carry all of the fantastic memories that she and your dad made for you.
Most sincerely,
Jeff and Betty Windstein
My husband Jeff & I would like to send our condolences to all Mildred’d family members. We are fortunate to be residing in the home of your parents/ grandparents on Robindale Avenue. I remember at settlement when we purchased the home the lovely stories Mildred shared with us. We always hoped she would have stopped by sometime to visit. Again, our best to each and all of you during your difficult time.
Respectfully,
Jeff & Caroline Schompert
