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Dora K. Rhodes, 86

November 13, 2018

Dora K. Rhodes, 86, of Millersville, passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at the Mennonite Home, Lancaster. Born in Bair Station, PA, she was a daughter of the late Andrew Lewis and Laura Jane (Emig) Euler. Dora was the beloved wife of Harold S. “Skip” Rhodes, and together they owned and operated Rhodes Pharmacy in Millersville for over 40 years. They celebrated 60 years of marriage this past April.

Dora graduated in 1950 from Wm. Penn Sr. High School, York, and in 1952 from York Jr. College as a Medical Secretary. She was baptized, confirmed and married at Bethany Moravian Church in York, and was a member of Lititz Moravian Church. An accomplished musician, Dora was the pianist, and later organist, at Bethany Moravian from 1949-1959. She was also the assistant organist at Zion United Church of Christ in Millersville, and the pianist at Wayside Presbyterian Church for many years. Dora was also a member of the former Millersville Community Choir, the Lancaster Symphony Chorus and the Lititz Moravian Memorial Hand Bell Choir.

An active member of the community, Dora volunteered for the American Cancer Society
and received the Volunteer of the Year Award in 1999. She was a census taker for the Penn Manor School District, and served as the health room technician in several Penn Manor elementary schools. She was a former member of the Ladies Auxiliary to Lancaster County Pharmaceutical Society for many years. Dora enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, attending and participating in musical events, traveling, crafts and going out to eat.

In addition to her husband, Dora is survived by her children, Jennifer R. Fritsch, Jay W. Rhodes and his wife Laurie Hagen, David A. Rhodes, Judith C. Rhodes and Brian E. Rhodes. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her son-in-law, Richard Fritsch, and her brother Eugene Carroll Euler.

A visitation will take place from 6-8 PM on Saturday, Nov. 17th at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 441 North George Street, Millersville, PA 17551. The family will also receive guests from 3-4 PM on Sunday, November 18, at the Lititz Moravian Church, 8 Church Square, Lititz, PA 17543, where the funeral service will begin at 4 PM. Private interment in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lutheran Social Services, 2485 Como Ave., St Paul, MN 55108, www.lssmn.org, Moravian Manor, 300 West Lemon Street, Lititz, PA, 17543, or to the American Cancer Society, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, Pa 17603.

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November 27, 2018

Dear Mr. Rhodes,
Sending sympathy to you in the passing of your dear wife Dora. You were a very dedicated husband. Praying for God’s comfort during this difficult time.
Nancy Shenk ( daughter of Violet Mowrer at Mennonite Home)

November 20, 2018

Dear Mr. Rhodes,
So sorry to hear of Mrs. Rhodes’s passing. She was lucky to have such a devoted husband. We will miss seeing you at the Mennonite Home. Blessings to you.
Donna Mast (daughter of Violet Mowrer at Mennonite Home)

November 19, 2018

Dear Skip, So sorry to hear of Dora’s passing. I have such fond memories of your entire family. Love to all.
Joan Eshleman Lintner

November 17, 2018

Dear Skip,
Dora was a sweet and gracious lady whose company we always appreciated and enjoyed. We send our prayers to you and your family.
With our condolences,
Joe and Linda Caputo

November 16, 2018

Dear Skip and family:
Always the fine lady, very kind and loving. I am sending you and the family my prayers and love at this time. God is with you.

November 16, 2018

Thinking of you with love and prayers. What a wonderful life she had.
Love,Verna Sherick (Senior Orch.)

November 15, 2018

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Dora was an extraordinary person. I am so glad that my family and I were able to grow up in Millersville and get to know the Rhodes family.
Ross and Amanda Irwin Reed

November 15, 2018

Skip and family, sincere sympathy from Marian,Andy, and Alissa Mowrer Bradfield. So many good memories of our children growing up and wonderful Rhodes family. Will miss you at the AARP Xmas concert at Mennonite Home. Marian Neely Mowrer

November 15, 2018

Dear Skip and family,
I was so sorry to learn of Dora’s passing. I remember her as a very talented woman, a member of the Zion UCC Church, and a loving wife and mother. As I grow older, the Zion UCC Congregation, made up of so many kind and genuine people, truly enriched my life. I treasure those memories. May the pleasant memories you have of Dora, comfort you during these dark times. You have my sincere condolences.
sincerely,
susan (Davis) Chambers

November 15, 2018

Dear Rhodes Family,
On behalf of my family, I wish to express our condolences on Mrs. Rhodes passing. My memory of Mrs. Rhodes are of a slim, tall, kind woman who lived next door. We shared a wall at 342/344 N. George Street. Both families were starting out with young children and worked hard. Mrs. Rhodes was helpful to me many times at the pharmacy giving advice and clear direction. She was an asset to our community.
Most sincerely,
Molly DeHart Henderson

November 15, 2018

So very sorry to hear of Dora’s death. She was so good to my mother, Ruth Siglin. Please accept my sincere sympathy.
Ken Siglin

Visitation: Saturday, November 17, 2018; 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM; Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory; 441 North George Street; Millersville, PA 17551
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Visitation: Sunday, November 18, 2018; 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM; Lititz Moravian Church; 8 Church Square; Lititz, PA
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Services: Sunday, November 18, 2018; 4:00 PM; Lititz Moravian Church; 8 Church Square; Lititz, PA
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