A celebration of Ethel’s life will be held at a later date and will be announced by her family.

Ethel Marie Bailer, 95, of Lancaster passed away on November 23rd, 2019 following a period of declining health. She was born in Marietta to the late Beathel M. Bailer and Nellie Howard Waters Bailer and was a lifelong resident of this area.

Ethel attended Marietta High School and worked for many years in hospitality at Lancaster General Hospital before her retirement. She enjoyed trips to Atlantic City, NJ and loved her city of Lancaster.

Ethel was the sixth of fourteen children and leaves behind three sisters, Betty Bridgette of Columbia, Glorea Gray of Lancaster, Shirley, wife of Robert Poindexter of Columbia; several nieces and nephews and a large extended family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by six brothers, Albert and Richard Waters, Beathel, Edward, Laverne, and Charles Bailer; four sisters, Vivian Rowell, Esther Griffin, Jennie Stewart, Nancy Abernathy.

A celebration of Ethel’s life will be held at a later date and will be announced by her family. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to Ethel’s final expenses by calling 717-684-2370 or sending by mail or in person to Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, 519 Walnut St, Columbia, PA 17512.

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