Susan E. Julius

YORK Susan E. Julius, 86, died on Wednesday, February 9, 2011, at the Village at Sprenkle Drive Nursing & Rehab Center. Susan was the wife of the late William W. Julius. Born in Adams Co., on March 2, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Paul E. and Mary N. (Shaw) Witman. Many in the York community may remember Susan as co-owner, along with her late husband, of the T and J Ice Cream Shop on Harrison St. in East York. After Sue and Bill sold the shop, she was employed by Bon Ton Foods, Inc. for 11 years, and later by Stanley Tool Co. for three years. In earlier times, Susan enjoyed spending time at the Lake Clark Boat and Susquehanna Yacht Clubs along the Susquehanna River. She cherished the friendships she made at the clubs. Susan was known for crocheting angels that were sold at Hearts and Hands, the York County Area Agency on Aging Store. She loved gardening. She was always outside caring for her plants while having friendly chats with neighbors. Family was important to her. If she needed to know anything, she could always count on the "Witman Hot Line" for the latest news. She leaves a daughter, Joyce E. Glatfelter; six grandchildren, Kristin, William, Cathy, Debbie, Tracey, and Michael; three stepgrandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three brothers, Paul Witman, Robert Witman, and Charles Witman; and three sisters, Charlotte King, Treva Lehman, and Mary Kalinoski. She was preceded in death by two sons, Thomas W. Julius and Jeffrey P. Julius; a sister, Naomi Mummert; and a granddaughter, Crickett Julius. Viewing will be 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Koller Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., 2000 W. Market St. in York. The service will follow on Saturday at 11 a.m. Officiating will be the Rev. Richard B. Starr. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice, 301 N. Union St., Middletown, PA 17057; or payable to Crickett's Answer for Cancer, 1110 Skyview Drive, York, PA 17406. To share memories, please visit www.rfkoller.com