Obituaries
Barbara Ann Keyl
January 13, 2018
Barbara Ann Keyl of Lancaster died on January 13, 2018.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years, Rev. Rudolf J. S. Keyl; by her children, Stephen, Deborah, and Timothy; by six grandchildren; and by her brother, Henry F. Hoffmeier, Jr.
Barbara was born in Passaic, New Jersey, to Henry F. Hoffmeier, Sr., and Marion Hoffmeier. She was baptized on July 15, 1934 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Clifton, NJ. After studies at Paterson State Teachers College (now William Paterson University), she faithfully accompanied her husband to Lutheran congregations in Angola, New York; Vestal, New York; Groton, Connecticut; and Basking Ridge, New Jersey. In retirement Barbara and Rudy made their home in Winchester, Virginia, and later in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. While she worked professionally in education and retail, her abiding interests were her family, home, and church.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 20, at 11:00 am at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 308 Petersburg Road, Lititz, PA. Friends will be received by the family at the church from 10-11:00am. Memorial gifts may be made to the Hoffmeier/Keyl Endowment for Church Music, Grace Ev. Lutheran Church, 26 W. Boscawen Street, Winchester, Virginia 22601.
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Condolences to the Family
January 28, 2018
Dear Tim and the whole family,
The God of all comfort be with all of you as you mourn a wonderful saint in the Lord. We will be praying for all of you during the coming months and years as you miss her. Love, peace and blessings,
Beth and Jay Trott
January 18, 2018
Dear Uncle Rudy and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have been keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. I know we are all comforted by the promises of God and know that she is resting in the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. However, I also know that your hearts are heavy and you miss Aunt Barbara dearly. I pray that you continue to rest on HIs promises knowing that He is close to the brokenhearted and that she now has joy in His presence and eternal pleasures at His right hand.
I love you all dearly and pray the Lord’s blessing and peace to you in this difficult season
Always, Jane Shaffer Schulz
January 18, 2018
Dear Pastor Keyl:
So sorry to hear about Barbara. I talked to Tim this morning. Often remember the times when you and Barbara were here at St. JOhn. You a re in our prayers. Janet McCauley
January 18, 2018
Dear Family,
Aunt Barbara was one of the nicest and strongest people I’ve ever known. She loved God and her family always and foremost. She was gentle yet tough, soft spoken yet convicted. We always enjoyed her visits to WNY! Our prayers are with you all. Love Amy & Sam
January 17, 2018
Dear Rudy & Family,
So sorry to hear about Barbara. We hope that your loving memories and deep faith will get you through this very difficult time. You are all in our prayers.
Fondly, Pat & Clara (from SKH)
January 17, 2018
Debbie, Steve, & Tim,
Your wonderful mother’s legacy lives on in her beautiful family. Praise God for His many blessings.
Cindy (Williams) Mueller
January 16, 2018
Dearest Tim and Kari, I send my condolences and love to you during this time of loss. May warm memories and a network of family and friends weave a shawl of comfort, peace and hope.
Pr. Ann Larson, Essex Vt.
January 16, 2018
Barbara was a lovely lady who I always enjoyed. Her quiet and humble spirit was a wonderful quality. My condolences to Pastor Keyl and Stephen, Deborah and Timothy, brother, Henry and grandchildren. My heartfelt prayers are with you all. She is gone from us but present with the Lord – what a marvelous truth! Sincerely, Margarite (Peg) Waller
January 15, 2018
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your beloved wife,mother and grandmother. Sincerely Sue Bormolini
January 15, 2018
My godmother was a caring and non judgemental woman. I remember her soft hugs and smiles. Family dinners, clam bakes, and holidays. I always looked forward to her notes in both holiday and birthday cards. My love to my family Uncle Rudy and all my cousins
January 15, 2018
Dear Tim,
I pray that the memory of your mother’s life may be a consolation and a source of healing in time. May you and your family feel held by God, who also holds your mother in eternal love.
Pr. Angelika Zollfrank
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- Saturday, January 20, 2018
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church
- 308 Petersburg Road
- Lititz, PA
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- Saturday, January 20, 2018
- 11:00 AM
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- Lititz, PA
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