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Nadine E. Gladfelter, 81
July 12, 2023
Nadine E. Gladfelter, 81, of Leola, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2023. She was born to the late Curtis and Micleta Gladfelter on Christmas day in 1941.
Nadine obtained a Master’s Degree from Temple University and went on to become a medical technologist and the Program Director of the School of Medical Technology, Lancaster General Hospital Laboratory. She was also the Section Manager in Immunology. She dedicated 42 years there until her retirement.
Nadine was a traveler, visiting much of the United States and places abroad like China, Europe, Australia and Russia. She loved to bake, enjoyed photography and spent many hours volunteering. When it came to relaxing, she enjoyed reading, working on puzzles and cross-stitch. Nadine was also an avid hippo fan and collected many hippo themed items. She never missed a family event and was always present for holidays and get-togethers. She will be missed by her family, her friends and all those who knew her.
Left to cherish her memory is her lifelong best friend of 62 years, Patricia “Patty” Jackson, with whom she resided; her brother Philip Gladfelter; her nephews Robert Gladfelter, husband of Kim, and Jerry Gladfelter, husband of Karen; five great-nieces and nephews; and six great-great nieces and nephews. Along with her parents, Nadine is preceded in death by her brothers R. Laverne Gladfelter and C. Lowell Gladfelter.
A funeral service will be held at 11 am on July 17, 2023, at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz. Nadine’s family invites guests to a viewing one hour prior to the service. She will be laid to rest following the service at Zion Lutheran Cemetery (also known as Chestnut Hill Cemetery) in Glen Rock, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Nadine’s honor to Zion Lutheran Church, Leola and/or The Brethren Village Good Samaritan Fund, Lititz PA
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October 20, 2023
I just saw that Nadine passed away. She was a friend at Susquehannock HS and York Junior College.
Rest in peace.
Vivian Hunt
July 17, 2023
I am sad to read of Nadine’s passing. She and I worked together at LGH for more than 30 years. She was kind, thoughtful, and fiercely committed to the Medical Technology training program for which she was so instrumental. She was always supportive of my good ideas and suggestions and not hesitant to let me know when those ideas weren’t so good. I very much valued her knowledge, experience, and wise judgement. She could light up a room with her slightly mischevious grin and laugh. I know she will be deeply missed and live on in our memories and in her legacy. Farewell Nadine!
James T. Eastman, MD.
July 17, 2023
Sorry to hear about your loss. I have appreciated all I have learned from Nadine. Will keep you in my prayers.
Stacey Piper
July 15, 2023
So sad to read about Nadine’s passing. She was very special person and I am so glad I had the privilege of knowing her. Smart, funny, practical and a joy to know. I have many, many fond memories of her and am very sorry she has left this world. Stasia Kozuch
July 15, 2023
To Patty, Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. You and Nadine were a wonderful team. My sympathy to the Gladfelter family as well. Kathy Harrison
July 14, 2023
Nadine was a wonderful director and mentor when I was a student of Medical Technology at LGH. She was so knowledgeable and professional, while making all of the students feel worthwhile and cared for. She had a marvelous laugh and sense of humor. She really wanted to see all of her students thrive. She and Patty Jackson treated us like family and would even bring us gifts at holidays and after vacations. Nadine was loved by many and will be deeply missed. Jo (Flanagan) Loy
July 14, 2023
Nadine was such a great influence on many medical technology students’ lives and careers. I have so many good memories of lectures, lunches, and Student Bowl competitions with both Nadine and Patty. Nadine always had time for us and was a wonderful med tech program director. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends and wish them God’s peace and comfort at this difficult time. Patricia Burkhart
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- 3110 Lititz Pike
- Lititz, PA 17543
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