Obituaries
Maureen “Reenie” Hirschler, 66
Maureen "Reenie" Gavin Hirschler, 66, passed away peacefully at her home in Lancaster, PA on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 after fighting ovarian cancer for the past three years. She was surrounded by her loving family. She was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1995 fought it and thrived. She was the beloved wife of John R. Hirschler. They celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary on June 26, 2010 with a surprise party hosted by their children at the home of her daughter, Kristin.
Born in Scranton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa Gavin Best. She was a graduate of St. Patrick’s High School, West Scranton.
She formerly worked at the Raymark Corporation, Manheim. She has assisted Marilyn Berger at Berger Real Estate, Lancaster, for the past 21 years.
Reenie loved her Catholic faith; it was her faith that gave her strength throughout her entire life. Her family was central to her life; she adored her husband, children and grandchildren. She always gave of herself. She will be sorely missed, not only by her immediate family, but also the family into which she married and her many, many friends. Reenie was very proud of her Irish heritage. She was a wonderful, wonderful person. One of her many passions was playing slot machines at various casinos with her family and friends.
Surviving are her husband, Jack; her son and his wife, Marc and Annie McKeon Hirschler, Wayne, PA; daughter and husband, Kristin and Dr. Patrick Gilhool, Elizabethtown, PA; seven grandchildren; Jack, Elizabeth, and Henry Hirschler, Wayne, PA; and, Gavin, Patrick, Matthew, and Daniel Gilhool, Elizabethtown, PA; a sister and her husband, Anne (Bunny) and Robert Joyce, Moosic Lakes, Jefferson Township, PA.
In addition to her immediate family, she is survived by her Godchildren, Jeanne Hirschler Conway (niece), Scranton, PA; Eric Williams (nephew), Wyoming, PA; and, Amanda Hirschler (niece), Factoryville, PA.
Sisters-in-law and Brothers-in-law include: Helene Hirschler Williams, Lake Wallenpaupack, PA; James and Sandy Bizilia Hirschler, Clarks Summit, PA; Robert Hirschler, Old Forge, PA; Paul and Joanne Sylvester Hirschler, Clarks Summit, PA; Linda Hirschler Davailus, Scranton, PA; and Thomas and Maureen Burger Hirschler, Factoryville.
She was preceded in death by her 2-year-old son, Jackie, her parents, and her sister, Theresa Gavin Rohland.
Friends will be received on Sunday, April 3, 2011 from 5-7PM at the Charles F. Snyder Jr Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA. Friends may call again on Monday, April 4, 2011 from 9-10AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 119 South Prince St., Lancaster, PA, with the Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10AM, the Rev David Danneker as Celebrant. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Reenie’s memory to the Childrens Miracle Network, Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Office of University Development, Box 855, Hershey, PA 17033-0855. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr Funeral Home & Crematory 560-5100
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We are so sorry for your loss, and our thoughts and prayers are with you. She was such a special woman, and will be missed by many. We will be traveling out of the country, and will be sorry not be with you during this difficult time.
The Guarino Family
Dear Patrick, Kristin, Gavin, Patrick, Matthew, and Daniel,
I was very sorry to hear of your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Elise Eckenrode
(employee at ECCC)
What a lovely human being. Reenie and I had many laughs and good times during our high school years at St. Pat’s. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you as you journey through your grief.
God Bless!
Pat(Peaches)Cuff
I am so sorry about Reenie. She was a wonderful person and a great friend to me for 22 years. Her beautiful smile and kindness will be missed by everyone. My prayers are with you all.
God bless you.
Jean M.Smith
Dear Kristin, Patrick, Gavin, Patrick, Matthew and Daniel-
So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother, mother-in-law and grandmother. I never met her but if she is anything like Kristin I am sure she was a wonderful person and will be dearly missed by all of you.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family,
Jill Gilbert
Jack,my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. When I saw Reenie’s picture it brought back many memories of when I first met Reenie,through my friendship with Helene. I remember her as a kind loving woman and I am deeply sorry for your great loss.
Marie Crofton Palonis
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Maureen was a special person.
Priscilla (LRMC)
Dear Mr. Hirschler, Marc, and Kristin,
I am so sorry for the loss of your wife and mother. She was always so happy. She had an unbelievable strength to fight her cancer. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Fondly,
Anne Louise DeBord
Dear Jack & Family,
My husband and I both had the opportunity to work with Renee over the years at the real estate office. She was truly an inspiration to us all. Nothing got her down, the love for her family keep her going. We
were blessed to have known her.
Sincerely,
Janyce & Steve Nenadovich
Kristin and family,
Our sincere sympathy with the loss of your mother and grandmother. Only time will help heal the loss you are feeling now. Just remember you will always have wonderful memories of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of deep sorrow. Please extend our sympathy to your whole family as well.
Marla and Ken Bathurst
Dear Jack & Family, Reenie was a sweetheart. I knew her from Lancaster Catholic High School, when our children were there, and at Berger Real Estate. With all the health problems she had, she was always happy. She will truly be missed by everyone who knew her. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Mary Anne Aichele
Dear Jack and Family,
We are sorry for your great loss. Maureen,you and your family are in our prayers. Although we will not be able to attend the Funeral Mass, we will pray for all of you at morning Mass this Monday, April,4th at Our Lady of the Abingtons Church in Dalton,Pa. God’s love to All.
Jerry and Alice Aschenbrenner, Laplume, Pa.
Dear Jack and Family,
I am deeply sorry to hear of the passing of Reenie. She always had a smile on her face whenever I saw her. I can recall as a child her kindness to me. Please know that your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God always bless your family.
Sincerely
Marilyn Murphy Holden
Reenie was such a special woman, and her loving spirit will live on in her children and grandchildren. I send my love to the entire family, and pray that our kind and compassionate Lord continues to send you comfort and peace during this very difficult time.
With Deep Sympathy,
Gina M. Dano
Dear Jack @ Family:
I just learned of Reenie’s passing. I am saddened beyond words could express. She was one of my dearest friends throughout my live. We shared a lot of good times and sad times together. I have been sick for the past year myself and thought of her often, I am so sorry I didn’t reach out and contact her. I am glad we had last year to be together once again. It was like we never were apart. She loved you dearly Jack you were her shining star.
May God bless you and your beautiful family.
Love,
Kay Flanagan Craig
Jack,
We were saddened to learn of Reenie’s passing and want you and your family to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
We are so glad that we were able to reconnect with you both and treasure the memories of our times together.
I (Sally) am so happy that I was able to know Reenie as a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother and friend. Her friendship, strength and courage has touched me in so many ways.
May the sorrow we all are experiencing now soon change to cherished memories.
John and Sally Gower Rogers
jack, dr pat and kristen and family,
my thought and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow. May God comfort you and Bless you.
Sincerely
Annie Crawford
Community Surgical Associates
Dear Jack and Family,
We were deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Reenie was like a sister to me back in the "good old days" as Theresa was my best friend. I practically lived at their home. Please express my condolences to your family. We’re keeping Reenie, you and yours in our thoughts and prayers.
Paul and Theresa Kobesky Richards
Scranton, Pa
My prayers and thoughts are with you and the family during this very difficult time. May God bless you and the family.
With Deep Sympathy,
Carol Sylvester
Sorry for your loss. Reenie was a true friend and we will miss her. Our taughts and prayers are with Reenie and your family.
Ted/Nancy Bolcavage
Dear Jack and Family,
Please accept our sincerest sympathy at this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike & Ann Farry