Obituaries
Vivian J. Fahnestock, 96
October 18, 2020
Vivian J. “Toddy” Fahnestock, 96, of Lititz, passed away at her residence on Sunday, October 18, 2020.
She was the wife of the late Wayne G. Fahnestock Jr. who passed away in 2004. Born in Indiana, PA, she
was the daughter of the late Lester M. and Mildred E. Watt Dietrich.
A graduate of Lititz High School she was in the court of the first Queens of Candles Pageant in Lititz in
1942. She was surprised to be nominated as she had just moved to Lititz that year.
Vivian was a homemaker, but was employed at the Animal Trap Company, to support the WW 2 effort and later on held various positions elsewhere including caring for the Linden Hall stables.
She enjoyed bird watching, bowling, the horse trade, travel shows, and the shore. She was a member of the Lititz Womens Club and St Pauls Lutheran Church. She also loved crossword puzzles, and her grandchildren referred to her as the “Walking Encyclopedia”.
Vivian is survived by her three sons: Wayne G. III, married to Janet of Akron, Mark D. married to Alicia of New York, NY, and Lee B. married to Mollie of Coatesville; her 9 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and her brother, Lester C. Dietrich of Paradise. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Ariana Fahnestock.
Services will be private. Please make contributions in Vivian’s memory to Hospice & Community Care, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.
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Condolences to the Family
October 26, 2020
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies to Vivian’s family over her recent passing. We so enjoyed her visits, along with Mollie and Wayne, the family members who brought her to our office. She will be missed and fondly remembered.
Dr Kilgore, Irene, and Kathy, Lititz Podiatry
October 25, 2020
Wayne, Mark and Lee – I don’t know if you guys will remember me but I go back with you to the West Ridge, Hambright and Penn Manor days. Every now and then I drive through the neighborhood and your house always brings back great memories. I remember your mother so vividly. Sharp wit and great sense of humor. You were blessed indeed. Hers was a life well lived. Please accept my sincere condolences. Mike
October 25, 2020
Lee, Wayne and Mark, I read with sadness and fond remembrance about your Mom’s recent passing. When I saw Lee at Tom Lichty’s visitation last year, Lee updated me on your Mom and where she was living. She lived a long life and I’m sure that watching you and your families grow was a big part of it. I am sorry that I won’t get to express my condolences in person. God bless all of you.
Steve Senkowski
October 25, 2020
Wayne, Mark & Lee and family so sorry to read about the passing of your mom. Your parents were good friends of my parents.
Bill McNickle
