Grace Rathman

Remembering Grace with love... Grace Lied Rathman, 90, formerly of Reamstown, died Wednesday, May 5, 2004, at 4:10 PM in Ephrata Manor, Ephrata, PA, where she had resided for the past 5 years. Born in Red Run, Lancaster County, she was a daughter of the late Harry L. and Sallie (Hoffman) Lied. Her husband, Theodore "Seedy" Rathman died July 2, 2002. She was a member of Salem United Church of Christ, Reamstown, where she sang in the choir for many years. Grace was employed for 35 years as a cook and cafeteria worker for the Cocalico School District at the Reamstown Elementary School. A 1933 graduate of East Cocalico Vocational School, Reamstown, shew was the salutatorian of her class. She enjoyed fishing, crocheting and knitting. Surviving is a daughter, Joanne T., married to E. Allen Fritz, Lancaster, PA; 2 sons, Larry L., married to Jane M. (Shirk) Rathman, Stevens, PA; and Kenneth R., married to Bonnie S. (Bixler) Rathman, Denver, PA; 12 Grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Viewing Service A viewing will be held on Sunday afternoon, May 9, 2004, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM with the service celebrating Grace's life beginning at 4:00 PM. Her pastor, The Reverend Stephen E. Hollinger, will officiate. Burial will take place on Monday morning, May 10, 2004, at 10:00 AM in Pleasant View Cemetery, Spring Township, Berks County, PA. If you plan to attend the graveside, please meet a few minutes prior to the service.