Obituaries

Audrey I. Balmer, 87

January 16, 2025

Audrey I. Balmer, 87, of Lititz, was welcomed into her forever home by her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Legend of Lititz. Born in East Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late James and Irene Clair Sensenig. She was the loving wife of Charles M. Balmer Jr. who died in 2020. Audrey was a Lititz native and an active member of the Lititz Moravian Church for over 60 years. She loved the town of Lititz and contributed to helping her neighbors and supporting those in need through her volunteer work at the Church. She was a fervent prayer warrior for her family & faithfully followed the Moravian church prayer lists.

Audrey received her licensed practical nursing degree (LPN) from Lancaster General Hospital in 1958, but her main focus quickly became her family. She was a selfless wife, mother, grandmother and neighbor. Audrey’s strong faith and trust in Jesus was the center of her life. Devoted to her family, her children and grandchildren were her pride and joy. Always loving & instrumental in her grandchildren’s lives whether being a last-minute sitter for a sick child or traveling around the country to watch a grandchild so they could travel with their working mom. Cooking delicious morsels in Nana’s Kitchen was routine, with supportive conversation at any hour, Audrey always put her family first.

Audrey was also a formidable competitor on the tennis court, playing into her 80s. She loved the game and shared that love through teaching many of her children & grandchildren how to play. She loved to take her grandchildren to Lititz springs park to feed the ducks and play. She sat on the floor engrossed in play with the grandchildren when they visited. Her love radiated and overflowed making each one know they were special and loved.

Surviving are three children, Tammy Jo wife of Jeff Sterner, Charles “Chuck” husband of Lisa Balmer, Mari Lou Balmer-Millar wife of Jim Millar, grandchildren, Brandon Geib, Carson husband of Jade Geib, Nathan husband of Mariah Balmer, Alyssa wife of Tom Garner, Lacey Balmer, Annie wife of Conner Wilson, Jack and Charlie Millar, Emma Radar, Hannah Gillis as well as her great grandchildren, Sydney Goldman-Geib and Joie Balmer.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Audrey’s memorial service at Lititz Moravian Church, 8 Church Square, Lititz, on Friday, February 7, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Friends may visit with the family from 10:00 AM until the time of service at the church in the Eshbach Parlor. Those desiring may send contributions in Audrey’s name to the Moravian Book of Remembrance.

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Condolences to the Family

February 05, 2025

To all of Audrey’s family,
I was so blessed to be Audrey and Charlie’s neighbor at Cardiff Court. They were a beautiful couple. Their love of Christ was evident in their marriage and in the way they loved and treated others always. It was beautiful to witness their life together and the way Audrey cared for Charlie as his health declined. My sincere sympathy to all of you, but may you find great comfort knowing they are reunited and face to face with Jesus.
Lesley Brouse

February 03, 2025

Audrey was a church friend since my becoming a member many decades ago. Her faith was unwavering and an inspiration to all. My time in Bible study groups with her especially strengthened our friendship and bond of sisterhood in Christ. I also admired her love for and committed caregiving to Charlie as his health declined. I offer my sympthy to the entire family and pray that all of you find peace in the memories your parents. grandparents, and great-grandparents created throughout their entire lives.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Deann Buffington

February 01, 2025

To the family and friends, please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Audrey.
I worked with Audrey at the R.R Donnelley Printing Co, (Steel Way & Colonial Village plants). I’ll speak for myself and many other co-workers who had the pleasure of working with Audrey. She was always very pleasent to work with and thorough while performing tasks. God Bless Audrey!
Candido Crespo Jr.

January 31, 2025

Such a sweet lady! Only knew her from visiting my mom at Legends.
Dana Riehl

January 28, 2025

All of my memories of Aunt Audrey are from my youth.

I remember her as genuine in her eye contact, facial expressions and words.

I remember her disarming playfulness and how her intonation and tone of voice would change whenever she wore this aspect of herself – which was frequent.

I remember her and Uncle Charlie graciously hosting me for long stretches every summer for awhile and Mari Lou being patient with me eventhough I was so much less mature.

I remember Aunt Audrey driving us to and from Camp Sandy Cove in the summertime.

I remember how beautiful she kept their home and biting into buck shot every once in awhile while eating deliciously prepared pheasant that Uncle Charlie had hunted with Missy.

So many fond memories of Aunt Audrey taking such good of me.

I remember her as such a loving, lovely person.

Peace and love to all who knew Audrey.

My deepest sympathy to her family.

Leslie ❤️

January 28, 2025

Lost two of my most favorite people in one month: Dr. Al Cooke (Cookie) and my dear Aunt Audrey. What a sweet and loving person she was. I have so many special memories of her from my childhood. Eternal peace in Glory, Audrey.
Jill Ann MIller

January 25, 2025

Saying goodbye to my best friend is very hard. Audrey, you will be missed but remembered always.
carol

January 22, 2025

Audry was a delightful soul. About 10 years ago she very patiently taught me tennis for a Summer. She will be missed.
John C. Grisbacher

Visitation: Friday, February 07, 2025; 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM; Lititz Moravian Church; 8 Church Square; Lititz, PA 17543
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Services: Friday, February 07, 2025; 11:00 AM; Lititz Moravian Church; 8 Church Square; Lititz, PA 17543
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