Obituaries
Vivian Landis Aichele, 84
August 25, 1938 - July 13, 2023
Vivian L. Aichele, 84, passed away at her Lititz home on Thursday, July 13, 2023. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Grace (Adams) Landis.
Her husband, Harry T. Aichele died in 2020.
Vivian graduated from Lititz High School, Class of 1956, the year she was selected to be Lititz Queen of Candles. She was a lifelong member of Trinity Evangelical Church in Lititz.
She worked in sales for many years, including real estate and as sales manager for Holiday Inn. Vivian dearly loved teaching her baton students for over 25 years, The Lititz Majorettes and Rangerettes, and their performances in parades throughout Pennsylvania including three years in the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade. She began teaching in 1952 and eventually taught second generation students. Vivian co-owned Keath’s Family Restaurant and she hosted at The Toll Gate Inn Restaurant.
Vivian was a past president of Lititz Lioness Club. She enjoyed sewing, flower arranging, sketching, and bowling at Dutch Lanes in the Senior League. Vivian loved to be around people all the time.
Her family includes three sons, Bryan Keath (Debra), Kent Keath (Rose) of Ephrata, and Brent Keath (Jill) of Ephrata; three stepchildren, Brenda Aichele Kammerer (Keith), David Aichele (Betsy), and Tricia Aichele Hillegas; three grandchildren, several step-grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; and her sister Audrey Long (Randy) of Lititz. In addition to husband Harry, Vivian was preceded in death by her son Webb L. Keath in 2019, and her sisters, Nancy Eckert (Carl) and Marylin Zong (Gary).
A viewing will take place Monday, July 24, 2023, from 9-10 am, followed by the funeral at 10 am with The Rev. Ryan Taylor officiating, at Trinity E.C. Church, 44 E. Orange Street, Lititz, PA 17543. Interment will be in New Evangelical Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a memorial contribution to Hospice & Community Care, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. Hospice & Community Care
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Condolences to the Family
August 05, 2023
Landis, Keith, Aichele families,
We are saddened to hear of the loss of your beautiful Mother, sister, aunt and friend. She was a beautiful woman thru and thru. As so many other young girls, I (Sue) also took baton lessons from Vivian. She was always so kind and thoughtful. Memories of her will forever be in our hearts. Wishing you peace and love,
Sue & Jim Weaver
July 22, 2023
To my entire family,
Vivian was such an important part of our family. Her biggest love was her family. She would do anything for anyone if she had the means. She was a social butterfly and accepted everyone for who they were. I miss her dearly as will we all. May God’s arms wrap you in all his love until we can be together again. I love you aunt Vivi. ❤️
Heather Long
July 20, 2023
I’m sorry for your loss. I know all of you guys. Hang in there and remember the good times. May God bless all of you
Clay Shreiner
July 20, 2023
Sorry to learn about Viv’s passing…..we were classmates and also majorettes together in high school.
My condolences to the family at this difficullt time.
Betsy Chamberlin
July 19, 2023
Do sorry for your loss. Remember taking baton lessons when I was little with Vivian and also going to eat at Keaths Restaurant with my family as an adult. Fond memories. Sending love and prayers to your family
Kristine Hoover
July 19, 2023
Dear Kent and Brent
so sorry to hear of your mothers passing thinking of her as she bowled with us coming back and saying now thats not where i threw that ball , now why did that do that and the smiles when she made a spare or a strike. please know we are sending our sympathy to you guys and your family . her is a big hug Linda Martin
July 19, 2023
Keath/Aichele/Landis Family
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart swells as I reflect Vivian’s authentic joy and gentleness. One of my fondest memories as a little girl was summer evenings sitting in the middle of Liberty St watching the majorettes (and my big sister) practice routines. Oh, the parades! The girls smiled in those short blue dresses adorned with shiny black sequins and little white boots with yarn tassles swishing in rythym with every step. I cannot help but smile for the goodness she shared with … everyone!
Celebrating Vivian’s Homecoming! Maureen (West) Smith
July 18, 2023
My Aunt Vivian was such a Beautiful person, she was always there for everyone !!! She will be truly missed by so many. I Love you ❤
Margit Kierner
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- Lititz, Pennsylvania 17543
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