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Sara A. Durborow, 83

January 16, 2017

Sara A. Durborow, 83, of Lancaster passed away Monday, January 16, 2017 at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy. Born in Columbia, PA she was the daughter of the late George F. and Sarah Y. (Harry) Kline and the wife of the late James H. “Whitey” Durborow who passed away in 1990.
She worked at Hubley Toys in Lancaster, Two Guys and eventually retired from Acme Distributors.
Sara was a longtime member of Grace Evangelical Congregational Church in Lancaster.
She is survived by her children: Patricia L. Wright wife of Thomas C., III, of Lancaster, James G. Durborow husband of Patricia of Lancaster, Y. Kim Sementelli of Lancaster, Jeffrey S. Durborow of Lancaster, Candy S. Houck wife of Brian of New Providence, Keith W. Durborow of Lancaster and George F. Durborow husband of Sonya of Lancaster. Also surviving are 16 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, David G. Durborow, and sisters, Viola Downer and Betty Jane Herr.
Funeral Services will be held at 11AM on Friday, January 20, 2017 at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St, Lancaster, PA 17602. Interment will follow in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery. Family and friends will be received one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Friday. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Sara’s memory may be made to Hospice & Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125 or the American Cancer Society, 314 Good Dr, Lancaster, PA 17603.

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February 02, 2017

To Patty and the entire Durborrow family… my heart goes out to you in the passing of your beloved mother. Happy that I had the opportunity to see you out shopping and found out that your mother was struggling with her health. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers in the challenging days ahead.
Judy Conlin Whiteside

January 20, 2017

To the Durborow family, sorry for your loss..and to Jeffrey and Keith: thoughts and prayers. Love to you and your family.
Victor Capecce

January 18, 2017

To the whole Durborow family, I want to say that I am so sorry for the loss of your mom and grandmom. Aunt Sara Anne was always so kind and understanding. She will always be in my heart. Hoping for peace and great memories for all of you. Frank downer

January 18, 2017

To the Family of Sarah Durborow: I mourn the Death of ur Mother. May you & your Family find Peace in Time.

January 18, 2017

So very sorry for your loss. I know how important family was to your mom & grandmom and also how special she was to all of you. Wishing peace to all of you.
Susan Douglas-Reed

January 18, 2017

Sorry to hear of your loss. I never knew Sara, but I knew Whitey. Always thought that she had to be a strong woman. Guess she was to nurture all her children.
Sincerely,
Teresa Sears Buhay

January 18, 2017

I want to offer my condolences to the entire Durborow family on Sara’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Her loss will be felt by all who knew her but she will always be watching over those she loved so dearly and she will never be further away then your hearts and your memories. Take care
Dee Englehart

January 18, 2017

To all the Durborow children and family prayers for strength on your loss.
Sarah was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother. Her presence here on earth will be
missed. She is now In The arms of our Lord Jesus Christ and surrounded by all who have went before her.
May you find peace in that she is no longer suffering.
Thinking of you
Shirley Thatcher Lenox

Visitation: Friday, January 20, 2017; 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM; Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory; 414 East King Street; Lancaster, PA 17602
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Services: Friday, January 20, 2017; 11:00 AM; Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory; 414 East King Street; Lancaster, PA 17602
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