Carol G. Pritchett

YORK Carol G. Pritchett, 74, died on October 28, 2011, at Colonial Manor. Born in Altoona, she was the daughter of the late Walter Benjamin and Nellie Mae (Yingling) Pritchett. Carol taught elementary education in the York City School District and then spent 1961-1962 teaching English in Arles, France. Upon her return she taught French for York Suburban School District for 31 years until her retirement in 1994, where she served as department head for the foreign language department. She received numerous awards and recognition during her teaching career and served as President for the York Suburban Education Assoc. Carol graduated from Shippensburg State Teachers College with a B.S. in Education in 1958. While at Shippensburg, she served on the President's Counsel, was Vice President of the Day Woman's Council, was involved in Mixed Chorus, Choraleers, the Elementary Club, Student Education Association of Pennsylvania, and was a member of Pi Nu Epsilon. She did her post graduate studies at Penn State University and in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Carol was a member of Eastminster Presbyterian Church, where she sang in the choir, served as a Deacon, was a Stephen Minister, a member of the Board of Presbyterian Women, and a cook for NOAH. She also served at the polls as an election inspector. She is survived by a sister, Martha Audrey Hoover of Waynesville, N.C.; many cousins, nieces, and nephews; and good friend, Judy Lightfoot. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph and Merrill Pritchett. Following cremation, a memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2011, at 11 a.m. at Eastminster Church, 311 Haines Road, York, with the Rev. Gregory Seckman officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Eastminster Presbyterian Church or the Church's Deacons Fund, 311 Haines Road, York, PA 17402. Etzweiler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1111 E. Market St., York, is in charge of arrangements.