Anne Louise Souders, 90

September 27, 2023

Anne “Louise” Souders, 90 of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Wednesday September 27, 2023, at St. Anne’s Retirement Community. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Angelina A. (Cassido) and George H. Painter, Jr. She was the beloved wife to the late Thomas J. Souders with whom she celebrated 56 years of marriage.

Louise was a long-time member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. While her full-time job was raising her eight children, her retirement was enjoyed by spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Being an amputee, Louise was a mentor and resource to others while participating in the local Amputee Support Group. She also was an avid card player and member of several card clubs over the years. Louise would play a hand of cards at any table that welcomed her.

Louise’s passion was the pride that she had in her family. Her greatest example to all was her faith and dedicated prayer life.

Louise is survived by her children: Tom Souders (Michele), Kathy Eby (Mike), Cindy Villalpando (Dave), Annette Martin (Dave), Steve Souders (Karen), Beth Formento (Alex), Rick Souders (Terri).

Louise was a “Mom-Mom” to: Monica Koehler (Nick), Samantha Souders, Jonathan Souders, Krista Eby, Tom Eby (Rachelle), Natalie Villalpando, Vinnie Villalpando, Shane Villalpando, Jessica Duvall (Rob), Valerie McCord (Dan), Erika McLaughlin (Mike), Michael Formento (Sarah), Kersten Formento, Juliann Krause (Austin), Kelsey Colosi (Marco), Kevin Souders and Ross Souders.

She was a “Great Mom-Mom” to: Collins and Callan Koehler, Aiden and Wyatt Eby, James and Brooke Eby, Bryce and Delaney Duvall, Mackenna and Rylin McCord, Carter and Kinsley McLaughlin, Benjamin and Alexander Formento, Lucas and Jackson Krause and Marco Colosi.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, J. Paula Souders and her brother, George H. Painter III.

A mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1pm on Friday October 6, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 440 St. Joseph Street, Lancaster, PA 17603. Celebrant for the mass will be the Very Reverent Allan F. Wolfe, VF.

Friends and family will be received for visitation at the church from 11am-1pm Friday. Interment will follow at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery, Bausman, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Louise’s memory may be made to Hospice and Community Care PO BOX 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604, hospiceandcommunitycare.org, St. Joseph Catholic Church Restoration Fund at the above address, or St. Anne’s Retirement Community: Benevolent Fund, 3952 Columbia Ave, Columbia, PA 17512.