Obituary of Lois E. Newcomer

NEWCOMER , LOIS E. Age 89 of Horseheads , NY went Home to be with Her Lord and Saviour on Monday December 15 , 2014 at Elcor Nursing Home . Lois was born September 30 , 1925 in Trevorton , PA the daughter of the late Daniel and Dolly Sigafoos Snyder . She received her Nursing Degree from The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing and was a member of The Army Cadet Corps. Lois married her husband , Fremont J. "Red" Newcomer , on December 13 , 1947 and they recently celebrated their 67th Wedding Anniversary on December 13 , 2014. She was a Registered Nurse at St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira , NY and retired after 39 years of dedicated service. After her retirement , Lois continued her nursing service to the community working for Care Givers in Horseheads. Lois attended The First Baptist Church of Horseheads and was a former founding member of The Calvary Baptist Church of Horseheads where she was a member of the church choir and active in the children and youth ministries. In addition to her parents , Lois is pre-deceased by her brother Ray Snyder and her brothers-in-law and sister-in-law William Newcomer and Margaret and Fremont Lowe . Lois loved her family and friends and treasured the time she spent with them. Lois is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 67 years Fremont J. "Red" Newcomer ; daughters : Sharon L. Newcomer and Kay J. Newcomer-Brown both of Horseheads , NY ; son and daughter-in-law : Terry R. & Christie J. Newcomer of McClure , PA ; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law : Arlene (Mrs. Ray) Snyder of York , PA , Tish & Ron Miller of Linden , PA , and Shirley (Mrs. William) Newcomer of Williamsport , PA ; several nieces , nephews , cousins , and a host of caring friends . Relatives and friends are invited to call at the LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 318 WEST BROAD STREET HORSEHEADS , NY on Sunday December 21 , 2014 from 6-8 PM and Monday December 22 , 2014 from 10-11 AM. Mrs. Newcomer's Funeral Services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 11 AM with Chaplain Dave Knuppenburg and Rev. Sidney Aldrich officiating . Lois will be laid to rest in Maple Grove Cemetery in Horseheads , NY . In lieu of flowers those wishing may remember Mrs. Newcomer through memorial contributions to The Spencer-VanEtten High Music Dept. Route 34 and Dartts Crossroads Spencer , NY 14883 or to Mifflin County Christian Academy 5113 Back Maitland Road McClure , PA 17841. Lois' Family would like give a heartfelt Thank You to entire Staff of Maple Creek at Elcor for their loving and compassioante care given to Lois during her stay.