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Shirley A. Gantz, 86

June 13, 2018

Shirley A. Gantz, 86, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on June 13, 2018 at home surrounded by her family. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Daisy Ziegler and Arthur Meck.
Shirley loved to travel and window shop. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, playing cards & games but, most of all she loved spending time with her family. During her lifetime she wore many hats, but above all, she will be remembered as a loving mother and nan. She will be greatly missed.
Surviving are children: Leslie A. Erisman, wife of Robert, Sharon B. Fisher, wife of Robert, Deborah L. Barsis, wife of Rudy, & Clayton H. Gantz, Jr, husband of Linda; 6 grandchildren, 1 step-grandchild & 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a step-sister, Dorothy Kurkis.
A viewing will take place from 10-11 AM with a Funeral Service to begin at 11 AM on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602. Shirley will be laid to rest at Conestoga Memorial Park. Please omit flowers. Contributions in Shirley’s memory may be made to the United Disabilities Service, 2270 Erin Court, Lancaster, PA 17601.

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Condolences to the Family

June 19, 2018

Sending love, prayers and sympathy to all of Shirley’s family. She was a delightful person to know. May you find peace in this great loss.
Marge Wolfe

June 15, 2018

Leslie and family so very sorry I know your Mom will be truly missed saying prayers for you all.
Love Sharon Ford
 

June 15, 2018

Sharon, I am sending my sincere sympathy to you and your family on your mother’s passing.  I pray for comfort and for joy in remembrance of good times you had with her.  Joan Clawser

June 15, 2018

Sharon my prayers are with you and your family. kg.

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Tuesday, June 19, 2018
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
414 East King Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
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