Obituaries
Janet Anderson Hobday, 91
Janet Anderson Hobday, 91, passed away on Friday evening February 10, 2012 surrounded by her family, at Hospice of Lancaster County, Mount Joy Center. Born on March 7, 1920 in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Mabel (Waters) Anderson.
She was the wife of Flight Officer Richard A. Hobday, married at the U.S. Naval Air Station in Beaufort, South Carolina in 1944 by the Reverend Felix Hacket.
Janet was a member of the first graduating class of J.P. McCaskey High School in 1938. After graduation, she was employed by RCA as an executive secretary.
While her husband was stationed in Beaufort, Janet worked for the 101st Naval Patrol Bombers Squadron in the administrative division of the Link Trainer Department. She and her husband relocated to Hendricks Army Airfield in south Florida until the cessation of World War II, after which they returned to Lancaster to raise their family.
Janet lovingly created many pieces of intricate counted cross stitch for which she was well known in the community. Every morning Janet enjoyed watching the birds and squirrels in her backyard. She was a fastidious homemaker who loved being surrounded by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She especially enjoyed spending summer vacations at the New Jersey shore. Janet was the last surviving member of her card club group which originated in 1959. She rarely missed an opportunity to catch her favorite baseball team, the Philadelphia Phillies, in action on TV.
In addition to her husband, Richard “Dick” Hobday, Janet is survived by six children: Diane Cannizzaro of Milford, CT; Austin Richard “Rick” of Tunkhannock, PA; Karen Bennett, married to Thomas A. Bennett of Lancaster, PA; Stephen John of Lancaster, PA; Mary Lynn DiPaolo, married to Michael A. DiPaolo of Stroudsburg, PA; and Kevin Robert, married to Jill Marple Hobday of Odessa, FL; seventeen grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; two brothers, John Robert Anderson of Allentown, PA and Kenneth William Anderson of Lancaster, PA; and two sisters, Dorothy Porter of Lancaster, PA and Mildred Yeager of Columbia, PA.
All are respectfully invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 11AM on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 2427 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, PA 17601 with Rev. Peter Hahn as Celebrant. Friends will be received from 10-11AM at church. Interment will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. Flowers will be received or memorial contributions can be made in Janet’s name to Mom’s House, 415 South Queen St., Lancaster, PA 17603. To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-393-9661
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My deepest Condolences to all the Hobdays
Dave Porter
Dear Diane and Family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Jim and Mary Ann Mahler
Karen and family-
There’s nothing more difficult than when your mother passes….but take comfort in the fact that all the memories she created with you during your lifetime will stay with you always!
How comforting for her to have had so many of you by her side when she and God decided it was time for her to join Him. Know that she will watch over you always and someday(a long, long time from now), you’ll all be together again.
Know that lots of love and prayers come your way from Val and Jeff Strife in Mohawk, NY.
Marylynn and Mike and family,
Sorry to hear that your mother passed away. My thoughts are with you and the family at this time.
Sandy Young
To All the Hobdays- thoughts and prayers are with you guys- Just seeing the photo of your Mom- with that smile and raised eyebrow made me laugh and smile–she was so special- can still picture her out in your backyard painting an odd chair or table—probably changing the color for the third time—but really just doing it to be out in the yard in the sun!!! Savor the memories–
Annie Moyer (Pletcher)
Bennett Family-
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Grandma Janet- her smile was infectious and I will always remember her when thinking of your family. I know this is a difficult time and she is smiling down on you now.
Nicole and Kurt Wildasin
Dear Hobday Family,
We are so sad to hear that Janet passed away…her smile and love for family and friends was truly remarkable…visiting the Marietta compound will never be the same!
With our deepest sympathy and love,
The Cleveland Bennetts
To all the Hobday family,
I am so sad to hear of the passing of Mrs. Hobday, whose smile and ‘sparkle’ I remember so well! Her picture included here made me grin for that’s how she will live on. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Doras Schaller Ladd
Stevie,Karen,MaryLynn and the Entire Hobday Family,
I want to give our deepest sympathy. I don’t know the pain you are feeling now but want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your mother had a wonderful family to surround her all of her days here. Now she is at peace with with our Lord Jesus Christ. If there is anything we can do please let know.
Tom & Barbara Moyer
Dear Karen, Tom and Family
My sincere sympathy in the loss of your Mother. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time
Cathy McCloskey Gaenzle
Our sincere sympathy on your loss. May the blessing of many years with her bring you comfort at this difficult time.
Michael and Michele Kunz
To the entire Hobday family,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved wife and matriarch, Janet. She lived a full, beautiful life and her presence and positive humor will be sorely missed!!
Sincerely,
Sylvia and Don Schaller
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Hobday Family for your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Joyce and Joe Sherman
Feb 12, 2012
Oxford, Ct
Dear Karen and Hobday family~
My sincere sympathy on the loss of your Mother. May the blessing of many years with her bring you comfort at this difficult time.
Roseanne Daecher
LCHS Class of 1968
A wonderful, caring wife and Mother whose presence will be deeply missed. My dear aunt could rise above many of life’s challenges with her strong spirit and great sense of humor.
"And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest."
Linda Porter Curtiss
Kevin and Mary Lynn – I am so sorry to read of the loss of your Mother. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Evie Sullivan (Jere’s sister)
Our deepest sympathy for your loss to the entire Hobday family.
You will be in our thoughts & prayers.
Sincerely,
Rick & Susan Rodriguez
Odessa, Florida
To Mary Lynn, Mike and the entire Hobday Family,
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to all of you on the loss of your mother. I am sure that she will be missed. Be thankful for all the memories that you have had with your mother, as they will help you during this difficult time.
Thoughts and Prayers,
Sincerely,
Steve Martin (class of 74′) and Family
Kevin and Family,
I am sure Janet was a wonderful strong woman to have raised such a big family! I am sorry for your loss but happy to know you were lucky to have such a woman (mother) in your life! She sounds like a wonderful woman…..I wish I could have known her……our prayers are with you and your whole family…..
Judi and Rick Tice
Dear Mike and Marylynn and family,
We know the depth of your loss and only time helps your sadness. Your mom and grandma had a wonderful family to surround her all her years and at the time of her death. She is now in peace with Christ.
All our love,
Barry and Suzanne Solodky
