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Josephine Spitz Obituary
Surfside Beach
Josie Spitz, 64, loving wife and mother, died Monday, March 14, 2011 at her residence after a valiant 4 year battle with ovarian cancer.
She was the daughter of the late John and Tillie Wine.
Josie is survived by her husband of 43 years, Ray Spitz of Surfside Beach; her son, Bill of Raleigh, N.C.; and her daughter, Susan of Richmond, Va. She has one brother, Ed Wine, who resides in Greencastle, Pa., with his family. She was born in Waynesboro, PA and was raised in nearby Greencastle, PA.
A 1964 graduate of Greencastle-Antrim High School, she then received a B.S. in Health and Physical Education from Slippery Rock University. With this education, she was both a school teacher and a private aerobics instructor.
Always active in the communities she lived in, Josie was involved with many social, charitable, and church activities. She was an avid reader, gardener, and gourmet cook. She loved the beach and enjoyed tennis and swimming her entire life.
Josie was an incredibly loving person to both her family and friends and will be sorely missed by all.
A service to celebrate her life will be held at Trinity Presbyterian Church, in Surfside Beach, 2 p.m. Saturday March 26, 2011, followed by a reception with family and friends. Another service will be held on a later date in Greencastle, Pa., where Josie will be interred. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.
An online guest book is available at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Josephine Spitz
Linda Shoemake
March 18, 2011
Dear Ray and family,
We, at AVX Filters, are so very sorry for the loss of Josie. The tributes written are such a lovely testament to what an incredible woman she must have been. We hope the memory of her love for you will fill you each day, and help you find peace.
Sending our deepest Sympathy,
The AVX Filters Team
Leroy & Donna Shuman Myers
March 18, 2011
I have such fond memories of growing up with Josie. I smile everytime I think of our friendship through grade school, high school, Girl Scouts, Cheerleading, parties in her basement and visiting the first bomb shelter in Greencastle. She always made you smile....She surely will be missed. May you find peace in your memories...what a great Guardian Angel you have....
Pat and Nikki Mattingly
March 18, 2011
Ray and family. Sorry for your loss. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
March 17, 2011
During the past four years, Josie and Mimi often spoke about what Josie was experiencing. She always expressed a positive attitude about her illness and demonstrated genuine concern for others. She was a classy lady, had a radiant smile and was a good friend. We will miss her.
Mimi and John Hileman (Myrtle Beach, SC)
John and Alissa Havens
March 17, 2011
Dearest Spitz family. This is a beautiful tribute to the lovely and godly woman that your mother was! She exemplified the love of Christ, even in just meeting her for a few hours!! I'll always remember the "gourmet cook" part....those YUMMY philo pastry puffs filled with pears and chocolate served with ice cream!!!! Unforgettable! Just like your mom! We rejoice in the knowledge that she dances with our Lord in full health and glowing with new life, but our hearts are heavy as we temporarily miss her presence!!! God bless all!! Prayers for comfort, peace and joy amist the sorrow! We love you!
Love John and Alissa
March 17, 2011
Dear Ray,Susan, and Bill, I feel so so sad about Josie's passing. Sometimes I think that life is so queer. I think that it is a sad time here on earth, but a happy time in heaven.
Ray, thank you for the letter thru e-mail.Even in your time of such grief, you were able to encourage us with your trust in God.
I believe that there is alot of life to celebrate about Josie.
Much love to you each,Diane Martin
March 17, 2011
Ray,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please accept my sympathy for your loss.
Mrs. Bill Burns
Lou and Angela Monti
March 17, 2011
Dear Ray, Susan, and Bill, We are so sorry to hear about Josie. We have fond memories of her and all of you from your time in Bradford. Please accept our sympathy. She will be in our daily thoughts and prayers. Our love to all of you. Sincerely, Lou and Angela
Ann Hyde
March 17, 2011
I played tennis with Josie before she became too ill to play. What a wonderful and funny person with such a loving spirit. I will miss her smiling face and terrific sense of humor.
Ann Hyde
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