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Ethel Reeser Obituary

MOUNT WOLF Ethel E. Reeser, 93, formerly of York Haven, died Sunday Morning, November 9, 2008, at York Hospital. She was the wife of the late Robert L. Reeser. Mrs. Reeser was born September 19, 1915, in York County, the daughter of the late Daniel and Edith (Matson) Helwig. She worked as a seamstress at Bernhaven Sewing Factory in Mount Wolf for several years. She was a member of the York Haven Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary and was an avid Bingo Player at both Etters and Manchester McDonald's. Mrs. Reeser is survived by three daughters, Yvonne Myers of Red Lion, Barbara Bubb of York and Linda Lady of Windsor; six sons, Robert and Larry Reeser, both of Dover, Donald Reeser of Lewisberry, Harold Reeser of Colorado Springs, Colo., Gale Reeser of Manchester and Wayne Reeser of Maine; 25 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren and one sister; Eva Martin of Dallastown. Mrs. Reeser was preceded in death by two grandson and one grand daughter. A funeral service to remember Mrs. Reeser will begin at 3 p.m. Thursday at The Diehl Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 87 S. Main St., Mount Wolf. Viewing will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Manchester Union Cemetery. Officiating at the service will be her son-in-law, the Rev. Charles Bubb. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the Praise Center, 3920 Farm Drive, York, PA 17402.

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Published by York Daily Record from Nov. 10 to Nov. 11, 2008.

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Debbie Meachum

November 12, 2008

To my grandma who i adored more than she will ever know. I will miss all those late night talks and laughs we had when i would come up to visit and you would insist that i stay with you...All those trips to the store with you driving, oh, my gosh, it makes me laugh thinking about it. Thank you for coming into my life. I will miss you and until we see each other again for those late night talks, I will keep you in my heart forever. I love you! Your #1 granddaughter, Debbie

DEANNA HILDRETH

November 12, 2008

Grandma Ethel will be missed very much....She was a great and loving person and i will miss her very much.. your great granddaughter, Deanna

Jessica Glosser

November 11, 2008

Grandma Reeser we miss you and love you very much. We know you're very happy where you are. We know you're surrounded with many people who love you. Love always, Jessica and Kristina

Karen McCullough-LaBonte

November 10, 2008

My deepest heartfelt sympathy to Ethel"s family. She was such a sweet lady and I enjoyed caring for her at Pleasant Acres.

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