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Dawn Kreider Obituary

Dawn M. Kreider, 61, of Manheim, PA, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, September 13, 2022, at UPMC Lititz with her loving family by her side. Born in Dearborn, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late James R. Lawrence and Marilyn J. (Thomas) Lawrence.

Dawn was a member of Trinity E.C.C in Manheim. She absolutely loved her animals, camping and traveling. Dawn was an avid hockey fan, even playing herself in her younger years. She enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles of all kinds. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her two loving children, David J. Radcliffe, husband of Christine, and Rebecca Radcliffe both of Manheim; one grandson, Neil M. Radcliffe; and three siblings, Pamela J. Smith, wife of Brian, of Manheim, Michael D. Lawrence, husband of Lisa, of Lancaster, and Judy A. Bitner, wife of Clyde, of Mt. Joy; and a sister-in-law, Dawn Lawrence, of Michigan, as well as numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a brother, James A. Lawrence.

Dawn's wishes were that there be no public services. Contributions in memory of Dawn may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1893 Memphis, TN., 38101.

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

Published by The Lancaster Patriot on Sep. 15, 2022.

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Kay Rupp

September 23, 2022

My condolences to Dawn´s family and friends, but especially to Rebecca and David. I was their next door neighbor during their growing preteen and teen years. I remember sitting on the front steps and just shooting the breeze in the evenings. Your mom was always so proud of you two

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