Sandra L. Nace

YORK Sandra Louise (Markel) Nace, 70, entered into God's eternal care after a lengthy illness on Thursday, May 27, 2010, at her home. Sandra was the loving wife of The Rev. Philip K. Nace. She was born May 4, 1940, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Kenneth P. Markel and Margaret Bollinger Markel. She graduated in 1959 from the Eichelberger Senior High School in Hanover and attended nursing school in Chambersburg. She worked at Homewood in Hanover and then in the Plum Creek facility on Westminster Ave., Hanover, as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She was also a private duty nursing assistant in the homes of the elderly. Before her marriage, she was a baptized and confirmed member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church on York St. in Hanover and enjoyed singing in the choir there, as well as in many of the churches where her husband was the pastor. At one time she served as a church choir director. She is survived by her husband, The Rev. Philip Nace; two daughters, Melissa A. Elicker and her husband, Brian E. Elicker of Wrightsville, and Cheryl Moser of New Oxford; six grandchildren, James Shearer of Honey Run Drive, York, Alyssa Shearer, Caleb Moser, and Kevin Moser, all of New Oxford, and Brianna Elicker and Benjamin Elicker, both of Wrightsville; a brother, William A. Markel of Hanover; and many nieces and nephews. Sandra greatly loved her grandchildren and spending time with them and her family. She also loved to travel to different places and she loved flowers and children. She loved to read about angels and go shopping as well. She also enjoyed crocheting and watching television, especially the QVC and Home Shopping Network. She was an avid Scrabble player and a collector of hand blown glass figurines. A service to remember and celebrate Sandra's life will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at St. Paul's Dubs United Church of Christ, 1958 Dubs Church Road, Hanover, with The Rev. Larry Estepp and The Rev. Joseph Lingenfelter officiating. Burial will follow in St. Paul's Dubs Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends and share memories from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Serving as casketbearers will be R. Thomas Sager, Dean Nace, Bradley King, Daniel Leib, Randall Nace, and Brian Elicker. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests memorial contributions be made to White Rose Hospice, 2870 Eastern Blvd., York, PA 17402. Arrangements entrusted to Kenworthy Funeral Home, Inc., 269 Frederick St., Hanover. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.kenworthyfh.com