Nancy Lorraine Schnader, 82

September 08, 2013

Nancy Lorraine Schnader, 82, of Lancaster, died at home on Sunday, September 8, 2013. Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Helen May (Smithson) and Roscoe Schnader. Nancy graduated from J.P. McCaskey H.S. in 1949. She retired from Children and Youth Agency and she also worked for Engle and Hambright Insurance Company. In addition, she worked for several county and state agencies.

An avid reader and birdwatcher, she spent many peaceful mornings on her back porch amid her beloved flower gardens and birdfeeders. Her hobbies included singing, piano playing, and following professional tennis, a sport she enjoyed playing herself. On holidays, she was the queen of bingo and always brought coveted prizes. She had a great zeal for politics and most admired Jimmy Carter. Nancy loved her family, friends, and her two dogs, Bark and Rosette. Nancy kept her faith in God.

Nancy is survived by a son, Jere R. Flick, and his wife Karen, of East Petersburg, and two granddaughters, Elyse and Rita. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by sister Doris M. Myers, and brothers Donald Van Schnader and Walter Roscoe Schnader.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, September 13, 2013 at 11AM, with a visitation preceding the service from 10-11AM at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St, Lancaster, PA 17602, with Rev. Mark Thiboldeaux officiating. Interment will be at Woodward Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Nancy’s name may be made to the Humane League of Lancaster, 2195 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602, or Habitat for Humanity, 443 Fairview Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603.