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Madeline M. Kopanski, 78

May 06, 2016

Madeline M. Kopanski, 78, of Lititz, PA, went to our Heavenly Father and Lord on May 6, 2016, after a brief illness. Born on December 23, 1937, she was a daughter of Mary (Raytik) Staneski of Denver, PA and the late Stanley Staneski. She was the loving wife of the late Chester J. Kopanski, who passed in April 2012, with whom she celebrated 52 years of marriage.

Madeline was a 1955 graduate and salutatorian of St. Agnes High School in West Chester PA, and a 1959 graduate of West Chester University with a Bachelor of Science in Music Education.

Madeline spent 15 years teaching in the West Chester, PA school system. In 1974, her husband and she purchased Spring Gulch Resort, in New Holland, PA., which they built into a nationally renowned vacation destination. In 1992, they purchased Mill Bridge Village which they operated for 5 years. Madeline loved the hospitality industry, along with growing her businesses to include her children and their families. Madeline and her husband retired in 1999, to travel and spend time at their beach home.

Mimi’s greatest love was her family, and spending time with her four grandchildren. She will fondly be remembered as a vibrant influence in their lives… She was a talented pianist, enjoyed bridge, and traveling, and will be missed by the many students, employees, friends and family, whose lives she so uniquely touched. Her endless energy will be fondly remembered by all that knew her.

She was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church.

Madeline is survived by her daughter, Mary married to Rick Casselbury of Lititz, and her son, Brian J. married to Kristine Kopan of Lititz, and by her 4 grandchildren: Julia and Blaise Casselbury and Andrew and Taylor Kopan.
She is also survived by her mother, Mary Staneski, and three siblings … Lillian Cornett, wife of Joseph Cornett, Vero Beach Florida; Elaine Jackson, wife of Joseph Jackson West Chester, PA, and by her brother, Stanley Staneski Jr, husband of Cynthia Staneski. She will also be missed by extended family and numerous friends and colleagues.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial on May 20, 2016 at 11:00AM from St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 601 E. Delp Rd. Lancaster, PA 17603. A viewing will be held on Friday, May 20, 2016 from 9:00-10:30 am at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike Lititz, PA 17543. Burial will be private at the convenience of her family.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice & Community Care, 685 Good Dr. P.O. Box 4125 Lancaster, PA 17608.

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Condolences to the Family

June 19, 2016

19 June 2016
Dear family of Madeline, being a friend of Madeline all the way back to St. Agnes High School I was very saddened to hear of her passing. Thanks to social media (Facebook) on June 18 I discovered the sad news. I feel fortunate to have found her after many years of not knowing her whereabouts and travelled to see her twice from California within the last 2 years. Our recent time together was special in that we were able to recall and share special memories of the past. She was the same beautiful, caring, person I had always known when we met again. I will miss seeing her when I travel East again to see my family in September.
My special condolences to her family, some of which I have known in the distant past and some of whom I have recently met. I will have her remembered in Mass in my church here in California.
Don Poremsky

May 20, 2016

I have a tremendous work ethic thanks to both Madeline and Chet. I have fond memories of growing as a teenager into a young lady. I am sad to hear of Madeline’s passing. I wish I was able to attend the services. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. May the memories bring comfort and peace.
Kelly McKillips Armstrong

May 19, 2016

I was so sad to learn of Madeline’s passing. I knew Madeline from playing bridge at Maple Grove. She was always a sweet and kind person. I certainly will miss seeing her lovely smiling face and know she will be missed by many others.
I had kept her in my prayers since her illness and will continue to pray for her and all of her family, I am sending many healing thoughts for your comfort and peace.
Sharing your sorrow,
Beverly Jordan

May 16, 2016

We extend our warmest condolences on the passing of your mother. We have many pleasent memories of shared fun times, at Spring Gulch, Eagles Mere and LCHS football games. Tony and Dot Pesarchik

May 16, 2016

I am so sorry to hear of Madeline’s passing. Unfortunately, we have been out of touch for so long, I did not know how to get ahold of anyone.
Please I offer my condolences to all of the family, especially to her Mother, my Aunt Mary.
Sincerely,
Mary Staneski Webb

May 16, 2016

I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Madeline. I was the sales manager at Traditions of America the locations Madeline purchased her new home. She was always so happy when she would visit the sales center. She will truly be missed.
Denise Buriak

May 15, 2016

Madline was a good friend, we went on Retreat to Cape May together. She was beautiful on the outside and inside. I will miss her and our bridge games. my sincere sympathy to her family. Mary Ann Prior

May 15, 2016

So sorry to hear about Madeline – read about her death on the internet today. Love to all – especially to Aunt Mary. Carol Hills (cousin)

May 15, 2016

I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Mrs. Kopanski. I will also have fond memories of the days I spent with Mary at the campground & the gracious hospitality she offered me as Mary’s friend. My thoughts & prayers are with you all, Mary & Brian and families. May your many memories be a comfort.

Visitation: Friday, May 20, 2016; 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM; Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory; 3110 Lititz Pike; Lititz, PA 17543
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Services: Friday, May 20, 2016; 11:00 AM; St. John Neumann Catholic Church; 601 E. Delp Rd; Lancaster, PA
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