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Sara E. Neff

Sara E. Neff, 84, of Millersville, died Wednesday, April 18, 2007 after a illness at Village Vista Skilled Home. She was the wife of David H. Neff, and they would have celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary on July 12. Sara was born in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late George and Cora (Myers) Ernst.

Sara was a 1940 graduate of Manor Township High School where she played field hockey and was a member of the student council. 

Sara was employed by the Penn Manor School District from 1940 to 1981 as a private secretary for the Superintendent of the school district. When Sara’s two sons were young, she attended all of their sports and scouting activities. She was a volunteer with Millersville Area Meals on Wheels for many years. Sara was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Millersville. She enjoyed the outdoors and working in her flower garden and canning the vegetables from their garden. She also enjoyed needlepoint, cross stitch, crocheting and knitting, walking and craft work.

Surviving besides her husband are two sons: David H. Neff, husband of Sharon D. of Sanford, NC; and James R. Neff, husband of Heidi M. of Chesapeake, VA; 3 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandson.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Memorial Service on Saturday afternoon at 3:090 p.m. from the First United Methodist Church of Millersville, 121 N. George St., Millersville. The family will receive friends at the church from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Interment at Millersville Mennonite Cemetery.

Please omit flowers. Memorials in Sara’s memory may be sent to Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Dr., P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125 or Millersville Area Meals on Wheels, 121 N. George St., Millersville, PA 17551.

Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 441 N. George St., Millersville, in charge of arrangements.

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