Obituaries
Julia Ann Koller, 84
Julia Ann Koller, 84, of Lancaster, Pa died Saturday, May 23, 2009 at her home. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Menno Simon and L. Ethel Bear Howry. Julia was married to Frank J. Koller, who died April 1994 and she was a 1943 graduate of Penn Manor High School.
She was a homemaker and volunteered for Contact of Lancaster, Co Chairman of Birth Right which is now Woman’s Concern.
In addition to her children and family, she will be deeply cherished and missed by her many friends from the Spirit Group, Book Club, bridge and pinochle, Quest, Marriage Encounter, Contact, former classmates and neighbors.
Surviving are nine children; Michael husband of Mary Koller, New Providence, PA, Judy wife Tony Minicucci North Haven, CT, Mary Lou wife of David Bucher, Lititz, PA, Patricia Geist, Strasburg, PA., David husband of Linda Koller, Gilbertsville, PA, James husband of Diana Koller, Marietta, PA, Thomas husband of Mary Pat Koller Washington Boro, PA, Nancy Koller, Newark, DE, Beth wife of Karl Brown, Flourtown, PA, thirteen grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, a sister; Ethel wife of William Snavely, Lancaster, PA, two brothers; Edward husband of Betty Howry, Hamlin, PA, and James husband of Margaret Howry, Lancaster, Pa. She was preceded in death by a son, Steven Koller and two sisters; Jean Howry, and Elaine Howry.
A Funeral Service will be held at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA on Friday, May 29, 2009 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Anne Mason M.Div officiating. Interment will be held at a later date. Friends may pay their respects to the family from 1-2:00PM on Friday at the funeral home. Contributions may be made in Julia’s memory to Habitat for Humanity International, 121 Habitat Street, Americus, GA 31709, or Covenant House New York, 460 West 41st Street, New York, NY 10036 or Hospice of Lancaster County, P O Box 4125, Lancaster, Pa 17604. To send online condolences, please visit snyderfuneralhome.com
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Dear Judy,
I was so sorry to read about the passing of your mother, and I wanted to extend my sympathies to you and your family. I am sure you must have many happy memories of her.
With warm regards,
Jane(Breen)Strassle
Dear Judy, Tony and Family,
Please know that I am so sorry for your loss and that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I know that there had been many happy times that all of you shared and hope it brings some comfort to you all during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Tom Rubin
To Julia’s family, our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. My prayers and thoughts are with you. I was out of town this past weekend and my son sent me a text message Saturday evening to tell me Julia passed, he saw them taking her out of the house. It was a pleasure being neighbors with your mother the past years and I appreciated her visits when my husband passed last year. I am sorry I will not be able to attend her service on Friday, work day for me. It always made me feel so good when the holidays came around and I would see all of you coming and going and spending time with your mother, how lucky she was to have all of you and I am sure she was a very special mother to each of you. May the memories you have of her bring you comfort during your time of grief.
I will always remember my husband sharing the stories of how often your mother’s friend (not sure friend or family) came into our house thinking she was at your mom’s, I shared that with Nancy.
Regards,
Bonnie and David Michael Goloski 209 Winding Hill Drive
To all the Kollers,
Please know that your mom is in my prayers. I have such fond childhood memories of her and all the time I spent at 712 Farmingdale Rd. You all are a testament to what a wonderful mother she was.
with love,
Elena O’Brien Wolman
