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Melanie J. Fitzgerald, 98
February 18, 2018
Melanie J. Fitzgerald, 98, passed away, February 18, 2018 at Susquehanna Valley Rehab Facility. She was the daughter of the late Joseph F. and Emma (Dittmer) Hoffmeier.
She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Richard F. Fitzgerald, Sr., who passed February 6, 2000, as well as three brothers; Carl Hoffmeier, Franklin Hoffmeier, and four sisters; Marie Trimble, Anna Brooks, Margaret Cunningham, and Romain Horning. She is survived by her three sons; Richard F. Fitzgerald, Jr., husband of Drue, Lancaster, Robert H. Fitzgerald, husband of Judith, Leola, Gary L. Fitzgerald, husband of Jeanette, Mountville, seven grandchildren; David, Christine, Patrick, Jonathan, Andrea, Chrystal, Angela, 11 great-grandchildren; Kevin, Joshua, Jordan, Liam, Luke, Anthony, Adriana, Jacob, Christopher, Edward, Pete, and one great great-granddaughter.
She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Altar Rosary Society, the Golden Hills Club, Legion of Mary, Guys and Dolls Club at St. Phillip Catholic Church, the Millersville Senior Club and the Park City Twalkers. She was also interested in various crafts, including oil painting, knitting, and crocheting, and she was an avid walker, walking up to several miles each day.
Viewing will take place from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Friday, February 23, 2018 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 440 St. Joseph Street, Lancaster, PA 17603. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 AM. Interment will be in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Hospice and Community Care, 685 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17604 or St. Joseph Catholic Church Building Fund, 440 St. Joseph Street, Lancaster, PA 17603.
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Condolences to the Family
February 26, 2018
Our sincere condolences to the Fitzgerald family.
We met Melanie for lunch when our son married Andrea. She was a very special woman and talented with her knitting. We were happy she welcomed us into her family.
Martin and Gale Vanderella
February 23, 2018
My condolences to the family. She was my favorite aunt and I`ll always have wonderful memories of her.
Jerry Cunningham
February 20, 2018
Bobby, Dick and Gary,
I am so sorry for your loss. Aunt Melanie was my Godmother and I’ve always been told that she and Uncle Dick were at Pappy and Nannie’s when I was born in their farmhouse on Wabank Road. When I was in my teens Aunt Melanie showed me how to wave and curl my hair without perms. Barbara Hoffmeier Mastriania
February 20, 2018
Richard, Robert and Gary; I am so sad to hear about aunt Melanies passing. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your familys. I am in Florida so I will be unable to come up at this time. With sincere sympathy. Ron Hoffmeier
February 20, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you. I will light a candle at Sunday Mass in Melanie’s memory.
Fran Lombardo Spangler
February 20, 2018
We are unable to be there at this time of loss as we are in fl. but our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.I know she will be deeply missed.
Tom & Helen Hoffmeier
February 19, 2018
I named my oldest daughter after you,Melanie Jo Thomas.I will miss you dearly. My Deepest sympathy and prayers for your family. Love,Anna Marie Thomas. <3
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- Friday, February 23, 2018
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- Lancaster, PA
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