Rosalie Crawford

Remembering Rosalie with love... Rosalie Crawford, 65, of 31 Chestnut Hill Road, Stevens, Lancaster County, died in her home Sunday morning at 6:07 AM under the care of Hospice of Lancaster County. Her death followed a brief illness. Born in East Cocalico Township, she was a daughter of the late Phares K. "Pit" and Mary E. (Stricker) Steffy. Her husband, Elser Ginder, died March 26, 2003. She was a member of Akron United Zion Church, Akron, Lancaster County. Retiring in 1996, she was employed for 40 years as a baker by the former Quinlan Pretzel Company, Denver, PA. Rosalie was a member of the Reamstown Fire Company, enjoyed yard sales and was an avid vegetable and flower gardener. Surviving are a step-son, Elser, Jr., married to Barbara Ginder, Reinholds, PA; 4 step-daughters, Judy (Ginder), married to Paul H. Martin, Theresa (Ginder), married to Larry Donley, and Darlene (Ginder), married to Dennis Hess, all of Lititz, PA; and Carol (Ginder) Zug, Reinholds, PA. Also surviving, is a sister, Nancy, married to Lamar Seifrit, Denver, PA; and 4 brothers, John, married to Alberta (DeLong) Steffy, Reamstown, PA; Thomas, married to Bonnie (Althouse) Steffy, Reamstown, PA; Richard, married to Cathy (Hartranft) Steffy, Denver, PA; and Terry, married to Susan (Summers) Steffy, Stevens, PA. She was preceded in death by 3 sisters, Lillian Sarah Steffy and Merla Eshleman, and 2 brothers, Donald Clarence Steffy. Viewing Service A viewing will be held on Tuesday evening, November 11, 2003, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM from our funeral home and also on Wednesday, November 12, 2003, from 9:00 to 10:00 AM at the church. The ceremony celebrating Rosalie's life will be held from her church, Akron United Zion Church, 31 South 10th Street, Akron, PA 17501, on Wednesday morning, November 12, 2003, at 10:00 AM with her pastors, The Reverend Kenneth R. Redcay and The Reverend Clyde Martin, officiating. Burial will follow in Voganville Cemetery, Earl Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Contributions... Please remember Rosalie with contributions to her church at the address above.