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Sylvia Ruth Kreider Sylvia's life
on this earth ended Thursday, September 27th, 2018. She was born on
June 13, 1942. She died peacefully at home, in the presence of family members. She
was the beloved wife of John N. "Ned" Kreider, Lancaster, PA. They
were high school sweethearts, and celebrated 56 yrs. of marriage in June. Their children - daughter Catherine A.
Kreider, New York, NY, son Peter E. (Beth Campbell) Kreider, Brooklyn, NY; grandson
Spencer L. Kreider, Brooklyn, NY;. sisters - Susan Markley, Neffsville, PA, Kathleen
(Larry) Harrison, Crisfield, MD, Joan (Lamar) Stoltzfus, Estero, FL; brother
Richard E. (Cyndy) Steffy, Jr., Clay, PA; her parents - the late Richard E. and
Virginia M. (Rhoads) Steffy.
Sylvia
graduated from Conestoga Valley High School and Millersville University. She
taught first grade at Smoketown Elementary. Following the birth of her
children, she combined her teaching skills with her love of music and dance to
become a fitness instructor, a career which lasted over forty years. Sylvia
also enjoyed sewing, cooking, gardening, and was a voracious reader. Sylvia
loved to shop, and her wardrobe was always chic; it was also largely composed
of items she found on the bargain racks. She enjoyed driving her red Triumph
roadsters.
Sylvia was an
active member of her church, and served on the Consistory. She also taught
Sunday school, and was a long time member of several committees.
We want to
acknowledge the many prayers, cards, flowers, and acts of kindness and support
extended during Sylvia's illness. They often arrived "just when we needed
them most".
The family
would like to thank the following organizations: the doctors and staff at the
Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Center, the doctors and surgeons at LGH/PM, the nurses
and staff on Eight Lime at LGH/PM, the entire staff at Hospice and Community
Care, and the staff at Manheim Township Parks & Recreation. Their
contributions to Sylvia's struggle with cancer enabled her to maximize the time
in this period of her life to the greatest possible extent.
There will be a memorial service at Hamilton Park UCC at 1210 Maple Ave. in Lancaster on Friday, October 5th, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. The family will greet friends after the service. Interment is at the convenience of the family. Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to: Endowment Fund Hamilton Park UCC, 1210 Maple Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603. Send Your Condolences: |