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Anna Wiest Obituary

Anna E. Wiest, 87, of Masonic Village, formerly of Denver, Lancaster County, entered into rest May 6, 2008, at home surrounded by her loving family.

Her husband, Chester G. Wiest, passed away Oct. 9, 2007.

Born in West Reading, she was a daughter of the late William and Helen Mays.

She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Ephrata, and the Lititz Springs Chapter 499 OES, Manheim.

Anna enjoyed crocheting, cooking, baking and hosting, and she devoted her life to her husband, children, family and friends.

Surviving are her children: Dennis M. (Janet M. Fassnacht) Wiest, Ephrata; Sharon W. (Henry K.) Blough, Elizabethtown; David M. Wiest, Robesonia; Jeffrey D. (Kathleen M. Faherty) Wiest, Centre Hall; Diane E. (Thomas P.) Ferry, Greenville, Del.; and Michael S. Wiest, Mountville.

Other survivors include 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Anna was predeceased by her son, Clifton M. Wiest; and nine brothers and sisters.

Services will be Monday at 11 a.m., with viewing 9 to 11 a.m. in the Roseboro Funeral Home, 533 Walnut St., Denver. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery Annex, Denver.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Anna's memory may be made to AseraCare Hospice, 315 Primrose Lane, Suite 101, Mountville, PA 17554. www. roseborofuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Reading Eagle on May 8, 2008.

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