Genevieve M Diller, 97, passed away peacefully on Sunday March 11, 2012, surrounded by loving family, at the Hospice of Lancaster County. She was the daughter of the late Elizabeth (Reese) Mann and Jacob K. Mann. She was the wife of the late Paul R. Diller, her husband of 66 years.
Genevieve led a rich life of civic leadership and volunteering. She was involved in numerous community activities, such as the Occupational Development Center where she was the first woman to hold the position of president of the agency's Board of Directors.
For a number of years, she served as president of the Board of the Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic. Genevieve was the first speech therapist in the clinic's staff and donated free time after her regular job to work with clinic patients.
Mrs. Diller was named Woman of the Year in 1958 by the Lancaster County Chapter of Penn State Alumni Club. In 1967, she was honored for her services, being included in the annual biographical compilation of "Outstanding Civic Leaders of America". She is a past president of the Dollars for Scholars Scholarship Foundation of Lancaster County and has been associated with the Hearing Conservation Center, Lancaster Day Nursery, YWCA, Women's Symphony Association of the Lancaster College Club, the Lancaster Branch of American Association of University Women and Friends of the Library.
The former Genevieve Mann, she was a native of Lancaster and a graduate of Stevens High School. She earned her bachelors degree from Millersville State College and her Master's degree in speech therapy from Penn State University.
She taught for four years at George Washington Elementary School and was a speech therapist for the school district.
In 1946, she and her husband bought Brookside Twin Pools which she operated for 25 years.
Genevieve was an avid swimmer, reader, and entertainer. She traveled extensively with her husband throughout the United States and around the world. She enjoyed reading her Kindle and playing scrabble and cards with her many friends at Woodcrest Villa where she lived since 1998.
She is survived by daughter Elizabeth (Biffie) and son in law Barney Kelly and their two sons Chris and Robbie of Phoenix, AZ. and by son Dan Diller and his wife Dot Polito of Lancaster. She was preceded in death by sister Miriam Metzler.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Lancaster County, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604, www.hospiceoflancaster.org, Mennonite Home Communities, 1520 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601, or the charity of your choice.
Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. 717-560-5100
Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era 3/14/2012
Genevieve led a rich life of civic leadership and volunteering. She was involved in numerous community activities, such as the Occupational Development Center where she was the first woman to hold the position of president of the agency's Board of Directors.
For a number of years, she served as president of the Board of the Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic. Genevieve was the first speech therapist in the clinic's staff and donated free time after her regular job to work with clinic patients.
Mrs. Diller was named Woman of the Year in 1958 by the Lancaster County Chapter of Penn State Alumni Club. In 1967, she was honored for her services, being included in the annual biographical compilation of "Outstanding Civic Leaders of America". She is a past president of the Dollars for Scholars Scholarship Foundation of Lancaster County and has been associated with the Hearing Conservation Center, Lancaster Day Nursery, YWCA, Women's Symphony Association of the Lancaster College Club, the Lancaster Branch of American Association of University Women and Friends of the Library.
The former Genevieve Mann, she was a native of Lancaster and a graduate of Stevens High School. She earned her bachelors degree from Millersville State College and her Master's degree in speech therapy from Penn State University.
She taught for four years at George Washington Elementary School and was a speech therapist for the school district.
In 1946, she and her husband bought Brookside Twin Pools which she operated for 25 years.
Genevieve was an avid swimmer, reader, and entertainer. She traveled extensively with her husband throughout the United States and around the world. She enjoyed reading her Kindle and playing scrabble and cards with her many friends at Woodcrest Villa where she lived since 1998.
She is survived by daughter Elizabeth (Biffie) and son in law Barney Kelly and their two sons Chris and Robbie of Phoenix, AZ. and by son Dan Diller and his wife Dot Polito of Lancaster. She was preceded in death by sister Miriam Metzler.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Lancaster County, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604, www.hospiceoflancaster.org, Mennonite Home Communities, 1520 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601, or the charity of your choice.
Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. 717-560-5100
Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era 3/14/2012
Genevieve M Diller, 97, passed away peacefully on Sunday March 11, 2012, surrounded by loving family, at the Hospice of Lancaster County. She was the daughter of the late Elizabeth (Reese) Mann and Jacob K. Mann. She was the wife of the late Paul R. Diller, her husband of 66 years.
Genevieve led a rich life of civic leadership and volunteering. She was involved in numerous community activities, such as the Occupational Development Center where she was the first woman to hold the position of president of the agency's Board of Directors.
For a number of years, she served as president of the Board of the Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic. Genevieve was the first speech therapist in the clinic's staff and donated free time after her regular job to work with clinic patients.
Mrs. Diller was named Woman of the Year in 1958 by the Lancaster County Chapter of Penn State Alumni Club. In 1967, she was honored for her services, being included in the annual biographical compilation of "Outstanding Civic Leaders of America". She is a past president of the Dollars for Scholars Scholarship Foundation of Lancaster County and has been associated with the Hearing Conservation Center, Lancaster Day Nursery, YWCA, Women's Symphony Association of the Lancaster College Club, the Lancaster Branch of American Association of University Women and Friends of the Library.
The former Genevieve Mann, she was a native of Lancaster and a graduate of Stevens High School. She earned her bachelors degree from Millersville State College and her Master's degree in speech therapy from Penn State University.
She taught for four years at George Washington Elementary School and was a speech therapist for the school district.
In 1946, she and her husband bought Brookside Twin Pools which she operated for 25 years.
Genevieve was an avid swimmer, reader, and entertainer. She traveled extensively with her husband throughout the United States and around the world. She enjoyed reading her Kindle and playing scrabble and cards with her many friends at Woodcrest Villa where she lived since 1998.
She is survived by daughter Elizabeth (Biffie) and son in law Barney Kelly and their two sons Chris and Robbie of Phoenix, AZ. and by son Dan Diller and his wife Dot Polito of Lancaster. She was preceded in death by sister Miriam Metzler.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Lancaster County, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604, www.hospiceoflancaster.org, Mennonite Home Communities, 1520 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601, or the charity of your choice.
Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. 717-560-5100
Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era 3/14/2012
Genevieve led a rich life of civic leadership and volunteering. She was involved in numerous community activities, such as the Occupational Development Center where she was the first woman to hold the position of president of the agency's Board of Directors.
For a number of years, she served as president of the Board of the Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic. Genevieve was the first speech therapist in the clinic's staff and donated free time after her regular job to work with clinic patients.
Mrs. Diller was named Woman of the Year in 1958 by the Lancaster County Chapter of Penn State Alumni Club. In 1967, she was honored for her services, being included in the annual biographical compilation of "Outstanding Civic Leaders of America". She is a past president of the Dollars for Scholars Scholarship Foundation of Lancaster County and has been associated with the Hearing Conservation Center, Lancaster Day Nursery, YWCA, Women's Symphony Association of the Lancaster College Club, the Lancaster Branch of American Association of University Women and Friends of the Library.
The former Genevieve Mann, she was a native of Lancaster and a graduate of Stevens High School. She earned her bachelors degree from Millersville State College and her Master's degree in speech therapy from Penn State University.
She taught for four years at George Washington Elementary School and was a speech therapist for the school district.
In 1946, she and her husband bought Brookside Twin Pools which she operated for 25 years.
Genevieve was an avid swimmer, reader, and entertainer. She traveled extensively with her husband throughout the United States and around the world. She enjoyed reading her Kindle and playing scrabble and cards with her many friends at Woodcrest Villa where she lived since 1998.
She is survived by daughter Elizabeth (Biffie) and son in law Barney Kelly and their two sons Chris and Robbie of Phoenix, AZ. and by son Dan Diller and his wife Dot Polito of Lancaster. She was preceded in death by sister Miriam Metzler.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Lancaster County, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604, www.hospiceoflancaster.org, Mennonite Home Communities, 1520 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601, or the charity of your choice.
Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. 717-560-5100
Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era 3/14/2012
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