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Kathy L. “Kate” Herr, 63

December 02, 2014

Kathy L. “Kate” Herr, 63, of East Lampeter Twp., passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2014, at Lancaster General Hospital, following a brief illness. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Irvin C., Sr. and Helen (Miller) Slaymaker. Kate and her husband Donald E. “Don” Herr were married for 42 years.

A graduate of Pequea Valley High School, Class of 1969, Kate was a real estate agent for Hostetter Realty in Gap and then Town & Country Realty. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, where she previously taught kindergarten Sunday School.

She made, painted and collected folk art. Kate hosted open houses out of her home to show her folk art. She collected sheep, watermelons and Santa Claus figurines. Kate cherished family vacations to Rehoboth Beach and attending her grandchildren’s events.

In addition to her husband Don, Kate is survived by her daughter Chrissy, wife of Jimmy Robinson of Willow Street, her son Ryan M. Herr of London England, her grandchildren JD and Riley Robinson, her sisters Bonnie, wife of the late Randall Rice of Paradise and JoAnn, wife of the late Harold White of Paradise, and her brother Randy Slaymaker, husband of Rita of Columbia. Kate was preceded in death by her brother Irvin C. Slaymaker, Jr., husband of Joann Slaymaker of Gordonville.

Kate’s memorial service will be held 10:30 AM Friday, December 5, 2014, at Wesley U.M. Church, 40 W. Main St., Strasburg, PA 17579, with Rev. Tim Patterson officiating. A greeting time will take place immediately following the service. Private interment in Pequea E. C. Cemetery, Gap, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Masonic Village, One Masonic Dr., Elizabethtown, PA 17022.

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December 13, 2014

Dear Don and family,
    We are so sorry to hear of Kate’s passing.  We just found out yesterday while having breakfast with Aunt Dot and Uncle Joe.  You are in our prayers.
Uncle Clyde, Bev and Jeanne

December 11, 2014

Don and family,
So sorry for your loss.  I pray you and your family find comfort and peace in the beautiful hope of a forthcoming worldwide Paradise, where as Jesus foretold, we will once again embrace our resurrected loved ones to never lose them again.  Keep hIs words as found in John 5:28, 29 close to your heart.  There he says:  “Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming, in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life…”  For a short while she will be resting peacefully as Ecclesiastes 9:5, 10 lets us know.  My sincerest condolences to you and your family.  
Maggie Cha 
mcjw1914@gmail.com

December 06, 2014

Don, Ryan and family,So very sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Herr. We are deeply sadden by this news. If there is anything you need, please let us know. The Officers and Members of Christiana Masonic Lodge No. 417, William Brown, Secretary

December 05, 2014

To my friend C, 
I’ll always remember trying to get our mom’s permission to stay later at the pool, and to “please, please, can’t we sleep over?!” My heart is with you even after all these years xo  Amy Slusser Kersey 

December 05, 2014

Don and Family,   So sorry for your loss.   Being neighbors in Nickel Mines I remember Kate hosting the fabulous craft shows.  Just being invited and seeing her own fabulous decorating style was a treat in it self.   Thoughts and prayers to all of you,  LIsa Bowermaster Buffenmyer

December 05, 2014

Don & Family
Our thoughts & prayers are with you in this most difficult time.  I will always remember Kate as a warm & friendly person. 
Dori & Ted Markley

December 05, 2014

Dear Donny, Crissy and Ryan
We were so shocked and saddened to hear of Kate’s passing!  Just hard to believe.  She was so vibrant and energetic with a matching personality. She will surely be missed.  I”m sorry we can’t be at her service but you all will be in our thoughts and prayers thruout these difficult holidays!  Just know she is the angel in the room with you forever!  We are so very sorry for you loss!
Much love and prayers
Lloyd and Bev Strubel
 

December 04, 2014

Dear Don and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Kate.I have had the pleasure of knowing Kate through many years as her hairstylist. She was a beautiful person on the inside and out as well.She will truely be missed by all that had the chance to know her.My thoughts and prayers are with your family.  Sincerley, Tammy Weiler   Headz Up Hair Salon

December 04, 2014

Don – So sorry to hear of Kate’s passing, I always enjoyed talking to her, a very sweet lady, she will be missed. JoAnne Freidly

December 04, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss, I enjoyed working with Kate. You and your family are in our prayers. 

December 04, 2014

To Don and Family – 
I am so sorry to hear of Kate’s passing.  I can still remember her from many years ago when I was dating Jim and also getting to talk with her through the years.   I will keep you all in thoughts and prayers. 
Pat Miller
 

December 04, 2014

Dear Don, Chrissy, Ryan and families,
     I want to sincerely express my deepest sympathy in the passing of Kate. She was a very special caring person, who made everyone she came in contact with smile. The world was truly a better place with her prescence in it. She was also a class act professional in her job and I know she will be deeply missed. I will always treasure the beautiful memories I have of the whole family participating in the annual Christmas pageant at your church. Seeing the pageant annually was a must for me; it was a very integral part of my Christmas. This year, Kate will be a beautiful real angel in Heaven with God. I know you will always miss her, but try to remember that she is at peace and is in a better place. I know she is happy and she will always be with you, watching over you. If you listen, she will talk to your subconscious, when you are meditating or praying, just as the Lord does.
     May God watch over you all and help you through this. If there is anything I can do to help you in any way, just give me a call at ( 717 ) 341-5957 which is my cell or ( 717 ) 407-5115 which is the house. Ray and I can’t believe she is really gone.
God Bless you all,
Beverly and Ray Daily
( your old neighbors )  

December 04, 2014

Don, we’ve lost touch, and had no idea Kate was ill. The memories of her bring a smile to my face, such a beautiful child of God. The thing that you both did together that has inspired us was your once a week date night. Kate was a very lucky woman!! You made her life here on earth very special. She is now in glory – how amazing that must be. Our prayers are with you – Love, Bonnie & Rob Horning

December 03, 2014

Dear Don & Family,
I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Kate and the professionalism she presented……a Great Lady. 
Sincerely,
Don & Janet Lentz

December 03, 2014

Kate rest in peace, we had great times many years ago…Phyllis Reinhart Dellinger 

December 03, 2014

Dear Chrissy and family,
I’m so very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother.  My thoughts and prayers are with you. 
Sincerely,
Jonelle Metzler

December 03, 2014

Dear Donnie and family,
We want to express our most sincere condolences to you during this difficult time. Though we drifted apart these past years, we were once very close.  We treasure those times as ‘the good old days’ and they shall always be in our fondest memories.
If there is anything we can do for you, please let us know. Most sincerely,
Skip and Marlene Reynolds

December 03, 2014

Dear Ryan and Don, I am so sorry and saddened to read about the passing of Kate.
My thoughts are with you and I wish you peace through this difficult time. I will miss 
seeing her. Please stay strong and support and love each other.
Sincerely,
Bob Esbenshade

December 03, 2014

Don, Chrissy & Ryan,  So shocked and sorry to hear of Kate’s elevation to be with our Lord and Savior.  She was truly a great professional and wonderful person from the first day she started in Real Estate with us at Olde Towne Realty.  May the love and caring of Family and Friends comfort you thru this difficult time.  With our Lord’s Blessings,  Don Henry

December 03, 2014

Dear Don and family, Kate was a wonderful , generous, sweet person I got to know through the Red Hat gatherings she hosted. She will be missed by us all. In sympathy, Pam Chillas

December 03, 2014

Dear Don and family,  Kate is and always will be a great lady. Worked with her a couple of times in the past and found her to be a delight.  May she rest in peace. God bless you all.  Respectfully,  Tom DeMascola

December 03, 2014

With sympathy…I’ll remember Kate’s sense of humor.  Fondly, Ann Dianna

December 03, 2014

Don, my sincere apology for your loss.  I’m sorry I cannot attend the service as I will be working.  Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.  I’ll be in touch later with you.  Sincerely, Mary Jane Kruger

Services
Friday, December 05, 2014
10:30 AM
Wesley U.M. Church
40 W. Main St.
Strasburg, PA 17579
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