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Patricia Van Marter, 80

Patricia (Condon) Van Marter, 80, formerly of Syracuse, NY, passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 31, 2012 at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, PA.

Born in Jamesville, NY, she was the wife of the late Joseph John Van Marter, Sr., who passed away in 1992.  She and her husband moved to Lititz from Syracuse in 1969.  She was the daughter of the late Charles and Helen (Pontin) Condon.

Patricia worked for a number of years as a teller and commercial loan officer for Susquehanna Bank until her retirement in 1997.  She then worked part-time as a bookkeeper for St. James Catholic Church, where she was a member and a Eucharistic Minister, until her death.

She loved her volunteer work and helping others, volunteering at St. James Catholic Church kitchen, the Warwick Community Ambulance Association, for Meals on Wheels and serving as a den mother for 10 years for Pack #44.

She was a member of Silver Liners, having served as past president.

Patricia is survived by four sons:  Matthew Van Marter, husband of Teresa of Jupiter, FL; Stephen, married to Tracey of Lititz; Joseph J. Jr., fiancé of Kathleen M. Burke of Talmage; and Thomas, married to Jody of Lititz; eight grandchildren:  Amanda Zepp, Kristen Klopp, Brittney Duvall, Samantha Fisher, and T.J., Brendan, Connor, and Keira Van Marter; five great-grandchildren; and one sister, Kathy Gendron.  She was preceded in death by two sisters, Eleanor Bryerton and Jeannie Condon and a brother, Charles Condon.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM Saturday, January 5, 2013 at St. James Catholic Church, 505 Woodcrest Ave., Lititz, PA  17543 with The Rev. James J. O’Blaney, C.s.R. as Celebrant.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Friday, January 4, 2013 at Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA and again on Saturday from 10 to 11 AM prior to the mass at the church.  Burial will be in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery, Lancaster. Please omit flowers.  Memorial contributions in Patricia’s memory may be made to St. James Catholic Church at the above address. To place a condolence online, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100.

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Love
Kelly Hawthorne, coworker of Steve

Teresa, Matt, Brendan, Connor and Keera.
   Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Patricia’s family at this time. Pat was a wonderful and warm person and I really enjoyed meeting her at Matt and Teresa’s wedding in Ireland.
Warmest wishes and deepest sympathy to you all.
Angela Keogh
John MacKenna
Katie Jacques
Mairenn Jacques

pat and I went to school and graduated together from Jamesville high school. We were good friends we send our condolence to the family God bless

Lena Ochsner Piselli and my husband Joe Piselli

Hi Matt, Steve, Joe & Tom,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I loved my Aunt Pat, we always had lots of laughs when we were together and I am sorry it has been so long between visits. I am also sorry that I will not be able to attend the services and say goodbye to her and hello to all of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Don & Jean Gendron

Matt. Steve, Joe, Tom and families. Please accept my condolences on the loss of your Mom. She had a unique sense of humor that we all enjoyed. Our times together at kitchen duty during Bingo and our enjoyable times at our Silver Liners group will always be remembered. Prayers are with you. Sincerely Martha Barber

Tom,Steve,Joe

I am so sorry for your loss.  My prayers go out to you and the rest of your family.  Aunt Pat was a wonderful person. She always made you feel welcome
and opened her home with open arms.  She is definetly in a better place.
Take care of yourselfs.

Nancy Gendron

Dear Matt, Steve, Joe, Tom and family:  We were so heart sick to hear of Pat’s passing. Gregg and I want to express our deepest sympathy for your loss. We have a lot of fond memories and laughs attributed to your Mother. Always know that if there is anything we can do for any of you, please let us know. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.

With deepest sympathy and love,
Karen Montgomery and Gregg Williams

Steve, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Patten family

Doug and I were deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your mother. Our hearts and prayers go out to you all. Joe, you will be on our minds and we are just a phone call away if you need us. Love You.
Doug and Tracy Buchter

Steve,

I send my condolences.

Bill Beck

SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF YOUR MOTHER. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WILL BE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. IF I CAN HELP IN ANY WAY, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

Ryan Simpson

Dear members of the Van Marter family,
I am truly sorry for the lost of your love one!! I remember all the great memories I had with her when I was little till now! All those parties we had for Fourth of July, Kristen and Amanda’s weddings, and get togethers we had together, she was always the light of the party! She was always a very caring mother, grandmother, and friend! She will never be forgotten! She will be looking down on all of you Van Marter family members and friends! Yet again I am sorry for your lost and stay strong! My prayers go to you and god bless all of you!
Sincerely,
Nicole Brady

Tom & Jody, We are saddened to hear of your sudden loss. You both are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,
Tom & Stefanie Holler

Steve and family~ My thoughts and prayers are with you all in the loss of your Mother. May you find comfort in your memories and from all the lives your Mom touched.

Sincerely,

Diane Villa Five Star Int’l.

Steve and Family:

Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of your mom.  The holidays are a difficult time when things like this happen, but your faith in God and all of your wonderful memories will help you through.  Our prayers are with you.

Shirley and Gus Sadler

Matt, Joe, Steve, Tom and families,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We have such fond memories of your mother, especially so during the years we lived in Chester County. Having family nearby at that time was a real luxury; she always made room for us at the dinner table. And we think she ultimately forgave us when the four of you and your dad fell in love with an adorable Yellow Lab and took him home. Wishing you comfort in the days ahead.

Love
Ray and Kathy

Our deepest Sympathy for a wonderful person and friend.  It is a shock to us to hear of Pat’s passing but we know she is at a better place and will have no bad days ahead, however, we will miss her smile and friendship. 
 Jere and Carol Tangert

Deepest Sympathy to all of the family!  She will be very much missed from everyone.  She was a caring mother, grandmother, and a wonderful person.
Are thoughts and prays are with all of you!

Heidi Brady

Steve and Tracey and all the rest of the family,
So sorry to hear about your Mom, Mother in law,Pat.
We are keeping you all in our prayers and sending our deepest sympathy.
Bless you all,
Nancy & Kevin Shelly
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To the entire Van Marter family;

We send our deepest sympathy and love to you all.

My family and I shared memories of remembering Patricia at every single one of Madison and Hayleigh’s birthday parties, Amanda and Jon’s wedding etc. and my children were saying how they remember her as being such a sweet, funny and outgoing grandmother to their cousins that they wished that she was their grandmother too! She always enjoyed teasing my step son when he was there and he enjoyed her company as well. She will definitely be missed, God bless your whole family.

Heather and Frank Sanchez

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