Obituaries

Sherlyn A. Bell, 86

July 31, 2022

Sherlyn A. Bell, 86, of Manor Twp., passed away on Sunday July 31, 2022.

She was the wife of Richard L. Bell, with whom she shared 65 years of marriage this past September. She was the love of his life. When Richard was in the service, they wrote each other every day.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Clarence J. McNeal and Grace Clark Neff.

Sherlyn had worked for Bell Telephone Co., and later for Armstrong World Industries in the floor ordering department.

She loved dogs, gardening, and traveling to such places as New England, Cape Cod, Cape May, and Florida. She also enjoyed decorating her home.

Sherlyn was a member of Millersville Community Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Susan Bell.

Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Please make contributions in Sherlyn’s memory to the Lancaster SPCA, 848 S. Prince St., Lancaster, PA 17603.

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December 30, 2022

Dear Dick,
I am so sorry to hear of Sherylyn’s passing!  I wish I had known sooner.  I know how much you loved and cherished each other.  I hope you have been able to find some comfort in your memories of your life together.
God bless you and keep you.  Always,  Gayle Stauffer

August 04, 2022

Dear Dick,
We were very sad to read of your wife’s recent passing.  We hope you can find peace in the many memories you and Sheryln shared together during your 65 years of marriage. Our thoughts are with.  Peace…Dave and Rochelle Rentschler

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