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Sylvia M. (Galie) Sanders, 65
July 30, 2021
Sylvia M. (Galie) Sanders, 65, of Lancaster, passed away before her time on July 30, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Kathleen B. (Hohenwarter) Galie and the late Joseph D. Galie, Sr.
Sylvia and John D. Sanders, Jr. shared 45 beautiful years of marriage. Sylvia will be remembered for having a generous and giving spirit. She graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School, where she served as editor of the yearbook. After raising her daughters, she became an advocate for children with disabilities. She recently retired from her work as a paraprofessional aide in Hempfield School District, a role she loved and through which she changed many lives. Throughout her life, she enjoyed visiting the beach, art and interior decorating, and spending holidays with family.
Her love and spirit will live on in her husband John, daughters: Melissa (Benham Giess), Heather Veronica (Mark Leese), and Katrina Lynn, grandchildren: John, Beatrice, and Paul Joseph, brother: Joseph D. Galie, Jr. (Amanda Richards), numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, as well as Julia Stolte of Stuttgart, Germany, who was like a daughter to Sylvia and John.
Friends and family are invited to attend a visitation on Saturday, August 14, 2021, from 9AM to 11AM at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA. A memorial service will follow at 11AM. Memorial contributions in Sylvia’s name may be made to Lighthouse Vocational Services.
For anyone unable to attend the service, it will be live streamed here on Saturday, and will begin shortly before 11 AM.
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Condolences to the Family
August 14, 2021
Was shocked and saddened to hear of her passing. Her father, mother and brother have been three of my greatest friends thru the decades and I know she will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved her.
John R. Lutz
August 12, 2021
I shall miss Sylvia immensely! We grew up together & maintained a very close cousin friendship. We were always able to confide in each other, make the other one laugh when needed & to remind each other that you don’t have to agree on everything but you can still be friends! I’ve lost a true friend & confidant. So glad to have been a part of Sylvia’s life!
Kathy
August 12, 2021
Sincere condolences to Sylvia’s family. She was a classmate for many years and we had a lot of laughs. Heaven gained an angel.
Mary Lynn Hobday DiPaolo
August 09, 2021
Sanders Family, I was so sorry to hear of Sylvia’s passing. I hope your loving memories will sustain you as you help each other through the difficult days ahead. With deepest sympathy, Tia Guinivan
August 09, 2021
Father Edward Lavelle sends his thoughts and prayers and will say a Mass.
August 09, 2021
Sylvia was a fierce advocate for those she loved and an inspiration to those of us who were on the journey of raising children with special needs. I will miss her laugh and wit. She fought the good fight to overcome so many physical challenges. She is finally at peace. Blessings and peace John and girls.
Beth Manners
August 08, 2021
As a classmate of Sylvia at LCHS, I remember her kind and positive energy and felt it again when I saw her at the recent reunion. My sincere sympathy to her family. May you find comfort in her memory and my prayers are with you during this difficult time. Sincerely, Cathy Ganse Roth
August 08, 2021
So sorry for your loss. We have many wonderful memories of her and she will be missed. Sympathy and love to John and the family.
Dave and Nancy Penkunas
August 08, 2021
Our thought and prayers to Family and friends 🙏God gain and other angel by he side. Love to all 😆🙏
August 07, 2021
RIP Sylvia. Prayers for the Sanders Family. Susan Segro Herr Class 1974
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- Saturday, August 14, 2021
- 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
- 3110 Lititz Pike
- Lititz, PA 17543
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- Saturday, August 14, 2021
- 11:00 AM
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- Lititz, PA 17543
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