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Lillian Royer Obituary

YORK Lillian C. Royer, 91, died Tuesday, April 12, 2011, at Manor Care South. A visitation will be 9:30 to 10 a.m. Friday at St. Rose of Lima Church, 950 W. Market St., followed by a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial with the Rev. Michael Letteer as celebrant. Burial will be in Holy Saviour Cemetery, immediately following the mass. The John W. Keffer Funeral Homes and Crematory, Inc., 2114 W. Market St., is assisting the family. Mrs. Royer was born February 6, 1920, in Akron, Ohio, the oldest of twelve children of the late Wendelin and Goldie (Covey) Porta. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Church, and had been a volunteer with the Red Cross, the Agency on Aging, York Hospital, and Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital. Lillian is survived by her children, Steve Brown of Florida, Joseph Holtzinger of Camp Hill, Donna Rose Sprenkle of Florida, Bernadette Free, Theresa Brillhart and Angela Stambaugh of York; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a brother, Merton Porta; sisters, Margaret Linton, MaryAnn Knoke, and RoseAnn Martfield. She was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Richard Porta, Gwendolyn Cote, Helen Tryger, Loretta Rice, Charles Porta, Donnie Porta, and Dolly Porta.Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rose of Lima Church, 950 W. Market St., York, PA 17404. www.kefferfh.com

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Published by York Daily Record on Apr. 13, 2011.

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Debora Miller

April 7, 2020

I love and miss you dear beautiful friend. Look over and help your friends and family here on Earth. I will see you again. My love, Debora Miller

al maguire

April 16, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

April 14, 2011

My dear Lillian you were a beautiful and caring friend. I will treasure always our special times together, your smile, your laugh, your faith. Heaven shines brighter it has added a very special star! I love you dear friend! please watch over us! My love Debora Miller

Dennis Free

April 14, 2011

Shane said it best, Lillian was an elegant and ageless woman. I'll miss seeing Lillian at the gatherings at the Free house. God bless the family at this time of sorry.

Marjorie AuBuchon

April 14, 2011

Aunt Lillian was a woman of grace and willing to help any where she could. She was always up beat and being around her you couldn't help but feel welcomed and loved. She will be missed but never forgotten.

Shane Free

April 14, 2011

My grandma was an elegant, creative and ageless woman, she will be missed but never forgotten.

Kendra Kozen

April 14, 2011

From the very first time I met Lillian Royer, I knew Shane and Sean Free and the rest of her grandchildren were lucky to call her Grandma. May she rest In peace.

Courtney Hamme-Henry

April 13, 2011

Grandma, I'll always remember riding bikes to your home to visit you with Shane. You were always so kind and loving to us. I'll always remember how beautiful you looked and how your eyes sparkled when spending time at family and friend gatherings at the Frees. May your family and friends be ever mindful that God is in control and when they put their trust in him without reservation, their burdens at this time will be lighter.

Marie King

April 13, 2011

To my best friend for over 40 years. I will fondly remember all the good times we had. Our phone conversations and during our afternoon tea's at each others apartments. I will always think of you when I pass by the maple donut shop. Know you are in a better place.I will miss you my friend.
Love Marie E. King

April 13, 2011

Mother,
I will miss you but you will always have a special
place in my heart forever. Love you
your daughter Bernadette

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