Mary Elizabeth “Jane” Warfel, 98

August 21, 2013

“Jane” Warfel, 98, of Lancaster, entered peacefully into the presence of her Savior on August 21, 2013, after a short stay at Conestoga View.
Born in Lancaster, she was the wife of the late Norman Andrew Warfel and the daughter of the late Benjamin and Mary (Robinson) DeVerter.
After retiring as head decorator at Keppel’s Candy, Jane was a long-time volunteer at Meals on Wheels and the Auxiliary of Conestoga View. She was an avid camper and enjoyed many family camping trips across the U.S. as well as swimming and boating on the Susquehanna.
Known as “Jane” to her friends and as “Supernan” to her family, she lived a long life of selfless service and dedicated faithfulness to her family and to her Lord.
She was a charter member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and served in the past as a deaconess. She valued all the visits from the pastors and deaconesses during her illness.
“Supernan” will be lovingly missed by a daughter Dr. Joan, wife of Rev. Jonathan Tompkins, and a son Donald Warfel, companion of Darlene Garreth, of Lancaster, sister Evelyn DeVerter and two brothers, Benjamin and Richard (Marie) DeVerter, of Lancaster; 5 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, 1 great, great grandchild; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Larry Warfel, sister, Anna Hickey, and brother, Charles DeVerter.
A Tribute to her life will be held on Monday, August 26, 2013, 11:30 PM, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2151 Oregon Pk. Lancaster, PA 17601 with The Rev. Dr. Michael Rogers officiating. Interment will be held at 10 AM at Conestoga Memorial Park, with The Rev. Jonathan Tompkins, a son-in-law, conducting the service. There will be an opportunity to greet the family following the service at the church. Memorial contributions in Jane’s memory may be made to the Westminster Presbyterian Church c/o Building Fund.