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Lena Caldwell Obituary

Lena P. Caldwell, age 66, of St. Thomas, passed away April 3, 2010 at Hershey Medical Center. She was born June 27, 1943 in Harrisonville, Pa, the daughter of the late Theodore R. Keyser and C. Lorella Hollinshead Keyser. She had retired from Mountain Brook Orchards where she had been a forklift operator for thirty-five years. She was a member of the St. Thomas American Legion Post 612 Ladies Auxillary.
Lena is survived by her husband, Robert Caldwell, whom she married April 25, 1960, and their three daughters: Darla (husband James) Danzberger, Diana (husband Timothy) Sponseller, and Cheryl Caldwell (Milton Goshorn). She also has six grandchildren: Scott Hitchison, Maranda Danzberger, Mindy Danzberger, Dawn Weyer, Ryan Hutchison and Stephanie Goshorn and one great-grandchild, Malayna Noack. Lena is also survived by two sisters; Sally (husband George) Gress and Shirley (husband Jack) Brant and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Children's Christmas Fund, c/o St. Thomas American Legion Post 612, 7966 Lincoln Way West, St. Thomas, PA, 17252. Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home, Ltd, St. Thomas is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.kelso-corneliusfuneralhmes.com.

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Published by Public Opinion from Apr. 6 to Apr. 8, 2010.

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April 14, 2010

My sincere condolences to all of you. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers..Lisa Runk

Dick Martin

April 10, 2010

Bob Caldwell & Family,
So sorry to hear of Lena's passing.
May the LORD keep you & Bless You all.
Sincerely, Dick Martin

Gina Miller

April 8, 2010

Dear Cheryl,
I am so sorry to learn about your mother's passing. I remember how excited she was at the Hershey Med School induction last August. She always made me feel special even when we were teenagers :-) Please know that I am keeping you and your family in my prayers. Just a phone call away.

Judy Shade

April 7, 2010

To Diana and all of your families,

Di,

My deepest sympathy to you and all of your family. I was saddened to read of your mother's passing, and my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Remember all the good memories you have.

Sincerely,
Judy Shade

Jack & Marlene Arrison

April 7, 2010

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

Rahn & Stacey Rickard

April 7, 2010

Our deepest condolences to all of Lena's family. To those we know, Bob, Darla, and Jim, we cannot tell you how deeply saddened we are at the loss of Lena. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this most difficult time.

April 6, 2010

God Bless you Dawn and family!!! I am sorry to her about your loss of a wonderful grandmother and mother.

Love always,
Johnna Rotz-Helman

Donnie & Lisa Goshorn

April 6, 2010

Were so very sorry to hear about Lena's passing. Were so very thankful that we were blessed to have gotten to know Lena at Dawn's wedding. She was a very special lady and touch our lives. She'll be sadly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.

April 6, 2010

Bobby, Darla, Diana and Cheryl,
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this most difficult time. There is so little we can say to ease your pain but know we are here for you.
Bill & Cindy

Pam & Jim Brown

April 6, 2010

To all of the family, we cannot tell you how sorry we are to hear of Lena's passing. She was a very special lady and we were all lucky to have had her touch our lives. She will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with all of the family at this very difficult time.

Heather Kershner

April 6, 2010

To Lena's family, I am so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful person. Although I did not know Lena that well I have few momories and I know she was a kind heart and a caring woman. My heart aches for this family as I know how hard a tragic time like this can be. Always in my thoughts and prayers, Love Heather.

Loveen Hargleroad

April 6, 2010

So sorry to hear about Lena. She will be sadly missed on Monday nights.
Loveen

Roberta Duvall

April 6, 2010

Darla, Jim, Maranda and Malayna
I am so sorry for you loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. I love you guys!
Bert

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