Obituaries

Selina N. Gitonga, 48

October 12, 2021

Selina N. Gitonga, 48, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 after a courageous battle with breast cancer at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Narobi, Kenya she was the daughter of Edward N. Mbugua and Mary N. (Kamau) Nguku. She was the loving wife to Patrick G. Mureria for 24 years. She was the loving mother to Emmanuel N., Timothy M., GraceJoy W. and the late Samuel.

Selina was an active member of the African Community Church of Lancaster. She was employed as an RN for Hershey Medical Center. Selina was a youth mentor. She enjoyed cooking and singing. She loved vacationing at Myrtle Beach. Most of all she cherished spending time with her family and worshiping the Lord.

A Funeral Service will be held at 12PM on Friday, October 22, 2021 at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. Family and friends will be received from 11AM until the time of service. Interment will follow at Rohrerstown Mennonite Cemetery.

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October 12, 2022

You will forever be in our hearts sisiter! Keep smiling with the angels as you watch over  all of us.

January 11, 2022

We just found out that Selina passed away!! I can’t tell you how upset we were. She was such a sweet lady and always had a smile on her face. No matter how she felt she was always happy! We know she’ll be missed greatly by her family and all her loved ones.

October 23, 2021

The good LOrd has given and He has taken ! May her soul Rest In Peace till we meet again . May the good God keep your family strong everyday .

October 23, 2021

May you rest in internal peace , May God grant your Family everlasting peace and May He be the source of your strength & comfort.
Thiiru Nyagah

October 22, 2021

Earth’s loss, heaven’s gain. Shine on your way, Selina. Eternal rest grant unto our sister, Selina, Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul rest in eternal peace.
May God give Selina’s family peace, strength and comfort. “Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us everyday, Unseen, Unheard but always near. Still loved, still missed, and very dear”. 
 
Teresia Wairimu Njuguna

October 22, 2021

Our deepest sympathy for your loss. We wish you peace to bring comfort and the courage to face the days ahead and the  loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Maggie
 
 

October 22, 2021

Fly with the angels Selina. 
Florence Kathuri

October 22, 2021

Rest in everlasting peace, sister Selina. Till we meet again.
James Kiiru

October 22, 2021

Rest in peace auntie 
Mary Nduta Nguku

October 22, 2021

It is sad you have left us early, but joyful to know that you are now with our Lord and Father. You are now at peace and with no pain. May the Lord comfort your husband, children and the entire family during this difficult time. We will see you again my dear cousin. Wambui Nguro

October 22, 2021

Fare thee well aunt from BOITHI and family

October 22, 2021

Cousin Selina, Even though you are gone away,
Your love will always be here to stay.
You touched our hearts with so many things.
 
God knew you were in pain,He took you home to get some rest,
Even though we loved you best.
 
When you told me you were trusting God in this journey and that He had given you another year and you are rejoicing I did not think this was the journey. Fare thee well my dear cousin and rejoice with the Angels. I will forever cherish the little moments we shared. 
 
May God comfort you Patrick, Emanuel, Timothy n Grace and give you strength. 
Lydia Muthoni 

October 22, 2021

Fare thee well Selina! You fought the good fight, you finished the race, you kept the faith!  It is well! It is well! May you have a blast in heaven! Grace and peace to your family 🙏
Alice Wanja

October 22, 2021

Rest in peace Selina. May your heavenly father comfort your family as only He can 🙏.  It is well! It is well! 
Kaitlyn Kimani

October 22, 2021

To God be the glory.
God will surely strengthen us.
Juliet Maina

October 22, 2021

Our God is all knowing.. Rest in perpetual peace Selina. 
Faith Thandi

October 22, 2021

A woman of strength. Impacting on all who knew her.
Rest in peace dear sister. 
Hilda

October 22, 2021

Fare thee well Selina and thanks be to God Almighty for the years and opportunity He gave you to be a daughter, sister, a wife, a mother and a friend to many. To bro Gitonga, children and the family it is well in the Lord for it pleased Him to call her home.
Matthew M. Maina

October 22, 2021

Fare thee well Sellina.
Flora

October 22, 2021

Rest well mum and auntie ,,,your were such angel and hero to a family,my condolences to your family,,uncle may heavenly father see u though,,,it shall be well with our soul💔💔💔💔
Maryanne karanja

October 22, 2021

2 Corinthians 5:8 “We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord”
 
Rest in Peace until we meet again
Dr. Gladys Musuva

October 22, 2021

It’s not our last goodbye. But Aunt, you will always be in our hearts. Rest in peace!
Christine Wangui

October 22, 2021

To the Gitonga and Mureria family,
May the Almighty God give you peace at this time. The peace that God promised, the PEACE that passes human understanding. May God also comfort you all. He is the best Comforter. RIP Selina. God loved you most!
Mary Muthui

October 22, 2021

Rest well dear your smile will always be with us. Eternal be your memory.
Serah Kinyanjui

October 22, 2021

As we celebrate her life, Selina’s ever present smile and warm personality no matter the situation will forever be in our memory of her.  Our love could not supercede God’s love for Selina…he had better plans for her. Rest well Selina, and may our Lord grant your soul eternal rest in his heavenly paradise. May Selina be our shooting star in the heavens, leaving a bright path as she dances with the angels. Fare Thee well Little Sister.

October 22, 2021

What Joy to be with the lord away from the perishable vessel. New life in eternity is the desire of God over His children . Nothing is like a life well lived here and an intimate relationship with God in eternity. Celebrate the victory of life in Christ blessed Selina. Till we meet again.
Dr. Simon

October 22, 2021

heaven is celebrating..its well..May Jehovah fill the gap left..may He comfort you
Esther Ben

October 22, 2021

Dance with the Angels Selina. We will miss you but God has the final answer.  We loved you but God loved you most. R I P.
Pauline

October 22, 2021

It is well with the Lord, May her soul rest in eternal peace..
Richard Waitha

October 22, 2021

We thank the Almighty for the gift of life you share with your loved ones, May your soul rest in eternal peace.
Rose Owuor

October 22, 2021

Rest in peace mama..heaven gained another angel..its celeblrations in heaven..May the LORD comfort you family it is well..
Esther Ben

October 22, 2021

Surely goodness and mercies shall follow you all the days of your life. Take her at, take comfort knowing that the Lord is with you to strengthen you as you mourn the loss of your loved one. Sharing your Sorrow. Fare thee well Selina, you are at perfect peace no more pains, no more sorrows.
Sarah Nyagah

October 22, 2021

The Lord is with you to strengthen you as you mourn the loss of your loved one. Sharing your Sorrow, take heart, take comfort knowing that this is a journey we all shall take each at different times and  on their own way. Rest in eternal peace Selina. AMEN.
Sarah Nyagah

October 22, 2021

Gitonga and the Murerias at large be comforted Selina is in safe hands of our Lord may she rest in peace its well in the Lord
Julia Wachira

October 21, 2021

Rest in peace girl it’s not easy to accept you are gone forever but to your loving family you will never depart from their hearts your memory remains here…..
Rachael maina

October 21, 2021

Selina fought a good fight of have and she has taken hold of eternal life 1Tim 6:12. To the family. To the family for this God is your God forever and ever, He will be your guide even to the end Psalms 48:14
Margaret Njuguna

October 21, 2021

For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

1 Corinthians 15:51-57
Florence

October 21, 2021

Sleep well Auntie may the lord grant you enternal peace with the saints..you were my closest the person i called when all were difficult to me, you encouraged,mentored and alys prayed for me…won 29th of Sept you congratulated me on my winning 😭i never knew what you were battling coz you always strong and nevee showed you’re ailing goodbye Auntie goodbye my bestfriend i will always love you and miss you big time…soo hard for me being alone where i am😭😭no words can express this Auntie go well untill we meet again😭😭😭
Gladys Njambi Karanja

October 21, 2021

Eternal rest grant unto her oh Lord, and let your perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace.  Amen!  Condolences to the family. 
Goretty

October 21, 2021

Rest well Selina. May God grant your soul eternal bliss in heavenly paradise. Fare Thee well Little Sister…
Fredrick Thiiru:

October 21, 2021

Even in your everlasting sleep we still love and miss you but Jehova had the final say Rest With the Angels Selina you will forever be remembered through your legacy. 

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Friday, October 22, 2021
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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