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Sandra Vorse Obituary

DOVER Sandra L. (Boster) Vorse passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, February 11, 2013, after a valiant two-year battle with cancer. Sandy was born in Chambersburg, on December 9, 1942, to the late Rubin and Margaret (Cook) Boster. In addition to her husband of 45 years, Stewart Vorse, Sandy is survived by her two sons, Craig of Fort Worth, Texas, and Matthew of Blandon and his wife Kristy; four grandchildren, Ashley and Brandon Vorse in Texas and Kyle and Alexa Vorse in Blandon; a brother, David Boster of Langhorne; a sister, Patsy Woolf of Harrisburg. Sandy was also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, and grand-nephews. Sandy was raised in the Harrisburg area and graduated from Susquehanna Twp. High School in 1960, where she was not only an outstanding student, but also active in extra-curricular activities. She was captain of the cheerleading squad, captain of the girls' basketball team, and played major parts in the school's drama productions. After high school, Sandy worked for various companies, and finished her career with retirement from York Hospital after 22 years of service. Sandy was a wonderful mother, and an especially loving and kind grandmother. She was a friend to all, a caring sister, and will be sorely missed by all who were fortunate enough to know her. Funeral services will be on Friday at 11 a.m. at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Jonestown Road and Strouse Alley, Harrisburg. The Hetrick-Bitner Funeral Home, Harrisburg, is honored to handle arrangements. Memorial contributions are encouraged, in Sandy's name to Homeland Hospice, 2300 Vartan Way, Harrisburg, PA 17110. To offer the family condolences, please visit www.HetrickBitner.com

Published by York Daily Record on Feb. 13, 2013.
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I'm so sorry that Sandy has passed from this life. She was such a spirited and kind person and will leave an unfillable void.

Carolee Kuhns Lesyk

February 22, 2013

Dear Vorse Family,
Rod and I want you to know how sad we are for your loss. We have such fun memories of spending time together at those wonderful soccer games. Sandy was a delight and we know she will be missed by so many. You have our deepest sympathy. The Holtzapple Family

February 18, 2013

I worked with Sandy for many years at the hospital. She was such a beautiful person with a heart of gold. She talked nonstop about her children and her husband; she loved them so much and was so proud of them all. She taught me so many things in life, both work-related as well as personally. Sandy is a very special lady and I am so blessed to have been her friend. She is a definite angel and she will forever be an angel watching down on each and every one of us. God Bless you Sandy

Tracey Senft

February 18, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Matt. Love to all.

Micah MacDonald and family

February 18, 2013

To all Sandy's great friends and relatives,I knew Sandy all the way through school and we dated on occasion.My mother, Irene Brown a teacher,adored Sandy as did we all.I lost my wife of 31yrs very suddenly on "Fathers Day" 6/19/2011,so i can feel the pain,God Bless you all,Linda and Sandy will have a Hoot together;))

Barry Brown

February 18, 2013

So sorry to hear of Sandy's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Haven't seen Sandy since our years at STHS, but I do remember her smile and great personality.It was a blessing to know her.

Gail (Hendrickson) Long

February 16, 2013

All our thoughts and prayers

Al and barb trimmer

February 16, 2013

Patsy, Denny & family,
We were sorry to learn of Sandy's passing. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Deepest Sympathy,
Don & Lois Waltz

Donald Waltz

February 15, 2013

Matt,
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Many thoughts and prayers to you and your entire family during this very difficult time.

Christopher Derk

February 15, 2013

Matt,
Sorry to hear about your loss. I got to meet your mother at the dentist office where I work. She spoke of you often. You and your family our in my thoughts and prayers.
Dana (Kehr) Chronister.

February 14, 2013

Matt, So sorry to hear about your mom. She was a great lady. My thoughts are with you and your family. Love, Tracy Wilt Henze

February 14, 2013

Dennis & family, sorry for your loss.

Barry Garver

February 14, 2013

Dear Patsy, Dennis, Stu and all of Sandy's Family,

I was so sorry to hear the news. I have such wonderful memories of Sandy in our days at STHS. I hadn't seen her for many years as I have not been back to Hbg very much in the last years, but I am sure that her wonderful spirit is alive and well now as much as ever, just in a new form that we can't see in the usual way. I am sorry not be able to be at the service but want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Linda Larson

February 13, 2013

Sandy was one of my dearest friends. There are certain people that enter your life and make it so much better and that was Sandy for me. Sandy was very loving, caring,and thoughtful.I feel very blessed to have had her in my life.
My sympathy to Stue, Craig and Matthew.You will be in my prayers during this very difficult time.
I know I will see you again Sandy and this time they will have the right pizza. All my love, Rita

Rita Ward

February 13, 2013

Sandy was one of my very dear friends.She was a very thoughtful,caring, loving person. I feel so very blessed to have had her in my life.
My deepest sympathy to Steu, Craig and Matthew. You will be in my prayers during this very difficult time.
I know I will see you again Sandy and this time they will have the right pizza. All my love, Rita

Rita Ward

February 13, 2013

Patsy
I'm very saddened to hear of Sandy's passing. She brings such great memories of all of us growing up in Harrisburg in the 50's and 60's. I can still picture the both of you at the JCC on Sundays and other fond memories of our youth. You and your family are in my prayers
Bobby Snyder
Boca Rayon Florida and
Manhattan Beach, CA

February 13, 2013

I am so terribly sad to hear of Sandy's passing. I missed seeing her at our reunion and have wonderful memories of her terrific sense of humor and love of life. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Patsy and Denny and to her husband and family.
Marsha Gerber Halpern

Marsha Gerber Halpern

February 13, 2013

Patsy, I am so sorry to hear of Sandy's passing. love, Bobbi and Gene Shore

Gene Shore

February 13, 2013

I will remember Sandy with a smile, because she was such a wonderful person. God be with her family.

February 13, 2013

Patsy - I am praying for peace and comfort for you right now. I am sorry for your loss. I know that you will miss Sandy tremendously, but she will remain in your heart forever. We love you and are thinking of you.

Andy and Brenda Linn

Brenda Linn

February 13, 2013

We (Jim, Judy, Julie and Jennifer Moretz) spent countless New Year's Eve celebrations with Sandy, Stu, Craig and Matthew. There isn't a NYE that goes by that I don't think about one of them. Sandy and Stu were great lifelong friends to my parents. She will always be in my thoughts and prayers.

Jennifer Gerhart (Moretz)

February 13, 2013

Patsy,
I'm so sorry to hear of Sandy's passing. Please know that our hearts and love are with you during this most difficult time.
Much love,
Michael & Cindy Abramson

Michael Abramson

February 13, 2013

Stew and family, it was such a priviledge to know Sandy and you for a short amount of time. Sandy was such a sweet person and I loved her sense of humor. What a blessing she was to her sons,husband,neighbors and sister and brother. I will miss her greatly but know she is with her Mom and Dad and niece who she loved deeply. may god bless you and keep you at this time of great loss. Love, Andy Mumford (visiting angels)

February 13, 2013

There are not enough words to express the emotion and grief that we have at times like this. Sandy was such a dear friend who always laughed and enjoyed life. Being with her was a joy. The memories of Sandy, especially the ones we enjoyed in school, will always be special. She will be Gidget forever, our Gidget. Sandy we loved you so much.

Our condolences to Sandy's family, especially to Stu and the children, and to Patsy her sister, who was her closest friend until the last. We will miss her joy and her friendship.

David & Pegge Houpt Tennant

Pegge Houpt Tennant

February 13, 2013

Patsy,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your sister....May her memory be for a blessing.

Bev Zalonis

February 13, 2013

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