Obituaries
Elizabeth J. “Betty” Duschl, 82
March 03, 2013
Elizabeth J. “Betty” Duschl, 82, of St. Anne’s Retirement Community, Columbia, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2013 at St. Anne’s Retirement Community surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Max Mitterer and Kathryn Wolf. She was the loving wife of the late Anthony F. “Tony” Duschl who passed away in 2006.
Betty was a 1949 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School. She was a life- long member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Lancaster and more recently St. John Neumann. A homemaker most of her life, she was devoted to raising her children and was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Betty was a member of the Lancaster Liederkranz and volunteered at the American Heart Association. She also enjoyed cards, bowling, cooking, antiques and participating in bingo at St. Anne’s.
She is survived by her children, Barbara L. Bisking, of San Antonio, TX, Susan M. Charles, wife of Luke of Holtwood, Robert A. Duschl, husband of Betty A. of Lititz, Kathryn F. Smith, of Landisville, Jodi L. Martin, wife of Lee, of Manheim, and David J. Duschl, husband of Beate, of Lancaster. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren; Pamela, Kevin, Amanda, Lisa Marie, Eric, Todd, Kurt, Matthew, Ryan, Brittany, Corey, Thomas, Abigail, Daniel, Michael; 9 great-grandchildren; Alexis, Joshua, Trey, Mykaylah, Blake, Mallory Grace, Zachary, Katerina, Joclyn. Four siblings, Richard Mitterer, of TX, Gerald Mitterer, of Lancaster, Diane Flory, of Pittsburgh, Jacques T. Baker, Jr of MD and her beloved aunt, Elsie Horn of St. Anne’s.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11AM on Friday, March 8, 2013 from St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 501 E. Orange St, Lancaster, PA 17602 with Rev. Daniel E. Mitzel as Celebrant. A viewing will be from 7-9PM with the Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 8:45PM on Thursday in the Chapel at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543 and a viewing again at the church from 10-11AM on Friday. Interment at St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery, Lancaster. Memorial contributions can be made to American Cancer Society, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603 or to American Diabetes Association, 3544 N. Progress Ave, Suite 101, Harrisburg, PA 17110. To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you Jodi and your entire family.
Linda and Mike Williams
Barbara I am so sorry for your loss, I remember the good old days hanging out at your house on cottage ave. Thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Theresa Puckett.
Dear Barbie, Suzie, Bob, Kathy, Jodi and Dave and families,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your mom and grandmom; our prayers and thoughts are with you all. I will always remember Aunt Betty as a fantastic cook who fed our large family at the many wonderful get- togethers that she and your dad hosted. Those picnics at your Cottage Avenue home remain among my fondest childhood memories.
With sincere sympathy, your cousin,
Sandi and Family
Kathy,
Hi Fellow Trumpet Player!
I am so very sorry to hear about your Mother. I know how you are feeling, I lost my Mom 2 weeks ago. I wish I could be there in person to see you but, I am not feeling well.
I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Our Mothers are in a wonderful place.
Love,
Annice (McCaskey) Bailey
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. I have wonderful memories of our times as neighbors on Cottage Ave. Your Mom was a good friend.
God Bless You.
Elizabeth Graham
Was so sorry to hear of your loss. I enjoyed times with your sweet, kind mother. She was a friend from the TOPS group. She loved her family and know she will be missed.
With my sympathy,
Rosemary Brubaker
I’m so sorry for your loss, may you find comfort in knowing that your mother is at peace and with your father.
Tom & Bev Casey
We’re sorry to hear of the passing of our former friend and neighbor. Our sympathy goes to the family.
Sandy & Bob Bovie of Bloomingdale Development, Lancaster
Kathy and family. Sorry to hear of loss of your Mom. Sending prayers for the family. God Bless.
Lisa Homsher-Lewis
It has been a long, long time since I have seen anyone from your family. My parents were friends with Betty and your Dad, Tony. Our backyard was divided by your backyard with an ally.(Cottage Ave. & Parkside Ave.) I have many memories of being at your home while our parents played cards!!! I just wanted to say how very sorry I am for the entire family.
Sincerely,
Teri Kraft(My parents are Tom & Kitty Marinaro)
