Obituaries
Nell Audi Atty, 59
Nell Audi Atty, 100, formerly of 23 Ridgewood Road, Lancaster, PA passed away Thursday at Essa Flory Hospice Center. Before being transferred to Essa Flory Hospice Center Nell lived at Oak Leaf Manor, since October, previously she had lived with her daughter, Patricia at 2461 Raleigh Drive, Lancaster, PA.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA on April 3rd, 1907, she was the daughter of the late Atina Catherine Slyman and John George Audi. Both parents had immigrated to the United States from Lebanon. From her parents Nell inherited a great love of family, developed a strong faith in God and shared a great pride in her Lebanese heritage.
Nell graduated from Coughlin High School and Wilkes-Barre Business School. At one time she owned and operated her own dress shop, “Nell’s Shop” in Wilkes-Barre. She married James Atty during WWII and they resided in San Antonio, Texas. After the war they moved to Johnstown, PA, later to Everett, PA and then moved to Lancaster in 1963. Dr. Atty was a professor at Millersville University.
She loved to shop, cook, and most of all enjoyed her close-knit family. Her laughter, smile and warm-heartedness will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Nell’s positive attitude, guidance and spirit was a gift to all whose lives she touched.
She is survived by her daughters: Patricia married to Stanley May, Lancaster, PA and Charlyne, married to Duane Holder, Lancaster, PA. Two grandchildren: Tina May married to Dr. Jeffrey Musser, Lititz, PA., and Todd May married to Lisa Stafford May of Lancaster, PA. She has five great grandchildren: Jacob, Zacchary and Hana Musser, Lititz, PA. and Cooper and Carter May of Lancaster, Pa.
In addition Nell is survived by a sister, Margaret wife of Joseph Solomon of Wilkes-Barre, PA. and a brother- in-law, Richard Donoway of Hollidaysburg, Pa.
She was preceded in death by her sisters; Ann Charles, Jean Audi, Kay Audi, Lillian(Honey) Audi, Barbara Audi, sister in law Margaret Donoway and a brother, George Audi.
She was the oldest member of St. Mary’s Antiochian Orthodox Church in Wilkes-Barre, PA, and had close ties with St John Chrysostom Orthodox Church of York, PA. and Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Lancaster, PA.
Contributions may be made in Nell’s memory to the Orthodox Churches or to Hospice of Lancaster County, P.O.Box 4125, Lancaster, Pa. 17604
Relatives and Friends are invited to attend a viewing and service on Saturday from 4 to 6 PM at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, Pa. A viewing will be held in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday from 2 to 4PM at the Mamary- Durkin Funeral Home, 59 Parrish Street, Wilkes-Barre. The funeral will be Monday at 11:30AM at St Mary’s Antiochian Church Wilkes-Barre. Please meet at the Mamary- Durkin Funeral Home on Monday at 11:00AM . Interment will be in the church cemetery.
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Dear Patty, Charlyne & families:
Our families have lost a truly beloved woman. She was the greatest role model as we grew up just as she was at her 100th birthday celebration as she danced to the music. Thank you so much for having the birthday celebration last year. It gave us an opportunity to honor Aunt Nelly, and to all be together.
I am sorry we couldn’t make it to the funeral but you were in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Aunt Gen, Uncle George and Maryanne
Dear Patty and Charlene,
We just wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this terrible loss. I suppose it is important to focus on the blessing you have had to enjoy your mother these many years, but right now feel free to let the tears flow. The obit gave many interesting details and we appreciated learning a little bit more about her. We remembered your father, too. Give our best to the rest of the family.
Dottie and Norman Saunders
Dear Patty and Stan,
I just read of the passing of your mother and extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. When we last spoke a couple weeks ago you had indicated that her health was declining and of your concern for her care. Take comfort in knowing that she lived a full life and that you were a loving and supportive family. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Dave and Rochelle Rentschler
Oh, we are so very sorry that this loving, gracious lady has left this life. But to ease our loss we keep in mind that she is now much happier and thrilled to again see all of her beloved family members. What a wonderful time they’ll have in Heaven.
Our sympathy to all the generational family members but especially to Patty and Charlyne, Aunt Nelly’s wonderful daughters.
You are in our thoughts and prayers!
Anna Mary and Bill Myers
