Obituaries
Charlotte Boehret, 86
November 17, 1936 - December 15, 2022
Charlotte Boehret (86) of Lancaster passed away on December 15, 2022, surrounded by her family. Charlotte grew up in Lancaster and attended Manheim Township High School, attended Penn State, and received a degree in Art History from Northern Virginia Community College.
Charlotte was the daughter of Carl and Jane Long, losing her father at age 3. Charlotte’s mother remarried John K. Herr, Jr. Charlotte was married to Joseph Boehret who predeceased her in death in 1991. Charlotte is survived by her brother, John K Herr, III (Diane) of Lancaster and her three children, Christopher (Tricia) of Leesburg, VA, Leigh (Walter) of Benton, PA, and Peter (Ashlee) of Leesburg, VA, her eight grandchildren, and a great granddaughter.
Charlotte loved her Lancaster city community, Mount Gretna, and Bethany Beach. She had an avid love for art history, books, knowledge, and culture. She enjoyed swimming, bowling, museums, theatre, and time spent with friends and family. Accomplished in needlepoint, she also had a special knack for decorating. Charlotte was a passionate traveler whose wanderlust led her all over the world.
She died after a lengthy kidney illness while maintaining control of her treatment choices. She had a beautiful sense of style on the outside and a strong sense of self on the inside. She found joy in life and had an infectious laugh and smile. She will be missed by all who knew her.
The family thanks Dr. Spencer Phillips and the many other health care professionals that provided exemplary care to Charlotte. She maintained her cherished independence until her last day.
The family will be holding a private celebration of her life.
Donations in her name can be sent to a charity of your choice.
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Condolences to the Family
December 28, 2022
All of us who knew your Grande Dame will miss her. I enjoyed concerts at Mt Gretna with Charlotte. In the neighhood we played some serious scrabble games ! I have a pillow that she made in my bedroom colors, so I think of her often. Bonita
December 20, 2022
My deepest sympathies to Charlotte’s family I had the pleasure of getting to know her as her hair stylist these past several years ….she always had a smile on her face and a funny story to tell even in the last times I saw her always spoke very passionately about her family. She made peace with her illness and the outcome of it from the beginning.. but she is truly at peace now…she and her lovely contagious smile will be missed coming in my salon…. I hope you all find the strength and courage she had daily to help you through this difficult time and to keep her memory alive …May God Bless You All..Rest in Peace Charlotte…Kim
December 20, 2022
Our deepest sympathies for family and all that knew this unique, stylish, independent lady. Our neighbor for 8 years, Charlotte was always a lively participant of every gathering with a wonderful sense of humor and wonderful wit. Charlotte approached her illness with dignity and common sense reality. Charlotte shall be deeply and dearly missed by all! Jeff & Stephanie 336 E. Orange St.
December 18, 2022
I am so very sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of knowing Charlotte for many years and enjoyed our conversations, especially about dogs. What a wonderful person. Your family is my prayers. Carole Kirchner
December 18, 2022
I send my deepest regrets for your loss. I shared many years with Charlotte and shared her love of the Y classes, our bowling group and our visits to Mt. Gretna. She had a very special personality and we all enjoyed knowing her
December 18, 2022
What a fabulous woman! I knew Charlotte through the League of Women Voters. Her wry humor and level headed approach to issues will be missed. Thank you, Charlotte.
Molly Henderson
