Obituaries
Stephanie L. “Mrs. C.” Oster-Canouse, 53
July 25, 2013
Stephanie L. “Mrs. C.” Oster-Canouse, 53, of Lancaster passed away peacefully at her home on July 25th, 2013. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of John and Doris (Stetter) Russell.
Stephanie was a 1977 graduate of Hempfield High School. She was employed by Hamilton Watch Company and Rolex Watch Service Center in her earlier years. In recent years, she worked in the Hempfield School District with children of special needs, both at Centerville Elementary and Middle Schools. Her career at Hempfield was driven by her passion to inspire her kids and cherished every minute spent in the classroom with them.
In her free time, she enjoyed time at the beach with family, friends and her husband. She enjoyed bike riding, cooking, reading and watching the sunset.
She is survived by her husband of 21 years, Gregory S. Canouse, and her children, Kyle J. Oster, Chelsea Anne., wife of Kyle Pine, Russell S. Canouse and Riley J. Canouse and her dog Calvin; three sisters Shelley Rohde of Lititz, Sherry Weaver of Sadsburyville, Stacy Penaranda of Arlington, VA and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held for Steph at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family is honoring her memory by creating a foundation in her name called “Mrs. C’s Angels” which will benefit special needs children and facilities throughout Lancaster County. Information for life service and donations to the foundation will be posted on www.facebook.com/pages/Mrs-Cs-Angels-Foundation/286907624782524.
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Condolences to the Family
August 03, 2013
Our sincere sympathies to your family. Stephanie was a very sweet girl with a such a pleasant personality. I have fond memories of her from high school. I could easily see her working with children with special needs. With sympathy, Paula Silverstein
August 01, 2013
I will always remember Steph as a warm and loving friend, who was always honest with her feelings. We had many fun times in high school and afterwards. She was a beautiful girl and I remember being flattered that she wanted to hang out with me. A memory I have is driving around with her in her Fiat X19- she loved that car!! I am glad that I reconnected with Steph this past year and treasure the time we spent together. She was a beautiful person, inside and out. I will miss her.
Valerie Smith-Burgess – Hempfield 1978
August 01, 2013
I am an old friend of Stephanie’s sister Sherry. We called her “Stephie” back in the 70’s and she was the pretty little sister with golden hair and a bright smile. I saw her last year in Philadelphia at Meghann’s wedding and she hadn’t changed a bit. I know all the Russell sisters’ hearts are broken. My prayers and condolences to the family.
Anamae Bitts Leon
Norfolk, Virginia
August 01, 2013
Stephanie and I were best friends for many years as kids. I will always remember roller skating with her in her basement, singing mock operas as we ice skated on the golf course, running errands together with my moms orand=ge Duster, being water girls together in high school. What a doll she was. My heartfelt condolences go out to her family.
Tracey Styer Biscardi
July 31, 2013
My deepest sympathy to you Gregory and your family. Stephanie was one of the nicest classmates I had the pleasure of attending high school with. My prayers are with you and your family at thia time of great loss.
Sincerely,
Donn Gannarelli
July 31, 2013
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you. Barry and Janice Styer and Family.
July 30, 2013
I remember Steph leeding with a smile as “Vibrant and Vivacious.” I extend my condolences to her Husband and Family with “Lots of Love.” Warern S Taylor ’77
July 30, 2013
Steph, as we all called her in High School, was always smiling ear to ear no matter what she was involved in. She was friends with everyone, and everyone was friends with her. Although I have not stayed in touch with Stephanie since probably a couple years after we graduated, knowing what I knew about Steph in High School, I would have guessed that one of Steph’s lagacies that she would leave behind when she left this world to be with her Heavenly Father, would be a lifetime of helping others. I am learning now, having talked with several who have kept in touch with Steph over the years, that my guess would have been 110% accurate. Rest in Peace Dear Stephanie, the good Lord was simply in need of another infectious smile for His Kingdom, and we know you will not disappoint!
July 30, 2013
What a gorgeous smile, I remember Steph so fondly. Sending my thoughts and sympathy to her husband and children.
’77 Hempfield High School classmate, Jane Shipe
