Caroline E. Shoemaker, 95

February 23, 2018

Caroline E. Shoemaker, 95, entered into eternal rest on February 23, 2018.
She was born in Lancaster, the daughter of the late Martin L. and Agnes (Sachs) Klingseisen. She was the wife of the late William A. Shoemaker, with whom she shared 65 years of marriage.
Caroline was a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy. She was a lifelong member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Lancaster, where she had served as church organist for a number of years. She was employed by the former St. Joseph’s Hospital for many years, and upon retirement continued to work as a volunteer for over 20 years.
She is survived by five daughters; Patricia Shoemaker, MD, Macungie, Carolyn Brown (David), Lancaster, Barbara Imhoff (Larry), Lititz, MaryEllen Knosp (Jere), Manheim, Nancy Pachucki (Douglas, Esq.), Wind Lake, WI, daughter-in-law, Meryl Shoemaker, Mount Wolf, 12 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her only son, Thomas W. Shoemaker.
Viewing will be from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 501 E. Orange, Lancaster, PA, 17602, with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:00 AM. Private family interment will take place. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the donor’s choice.