Lorraine K. Speece

1946 - 2025

Lorraine K. Speece, 78, of Lititz, died on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital. She was born in New Kensington to the late Elmer G. and Rose (Mazzon) Mottillo; beloved widow of Glenn A. Speece; loving mother of Susan (Doyle E. "Tray" Morrison III) of West Fork, AR, and Dr. Karen (Dr. William) Milheim of Leola; grandmother of Machaela, Arianna, Teagan, and Samuel; sister of the late Elmer A. (Jody) Mottillo and Nicholas (Joyce) Mottillo. Lorraine was a registered nurse and a 1967 graduate of the Armstrong County Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. She worked for a number of years at Citizens General Hospital, where she cared deeply for her patients and coworkers. Beyond her profession, Lorraine found joy in spending time with family and friends. A devoted member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Lancaster, she also shared her faith by volunteering at Neffsville Nursing and Rehabilitation. Lorraine had a deep love for Ocean City, NJ a special place where she honeymooned and returned year after year with her family. She most recently visited with family this past August. Lorraine had a vibrant spirit and a wonderful sense of humor. She cherished laughter, Broadway shows, and stand-up comedy. Whether traveling to New York City to see a show or attending performances at the theater, she never missed a chance to enjoy the arts and share those moments with loved ones. Even though she lived in Lititz for many years, Lorraine remained closely connected to her roots in Pittsburgh. She kept strong ties with her family there and had a loyal circle of friends in both Pittsburgh and the Lancaster area. In her Lititz neighborhood, she loved walking and spending time with neighbors her community of health and friendship became a natural extension of her nursing spirit. Friends and family will be received from 1 to 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18, at SPACHT-SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, 127 S. Broad St., Lititz, PA, followed by a memorial service beginning at 3 p.m. Interment will be privately held at Twin Valley Memorial Park, Delmont, PA. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.SnyderFuneralHome.com.