Harriet Wise

Harriet Wise, 76, Ephrata, known to all as 'Gram', went to be with God on July 1, 2017, in Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Ephrata, a daughter of the late Robert and Irene (Leisey) Reinninger, her husband, Edwin C. Wise, Jr., died March 23, 2008. A graduate of Consolidated School of Business, Lancaster, she retired from customer service at Walmart, Ephrata. Gram enjoyed reading, bingo, puzzles, had a talent for baking and a green thumb. She baked many treats for others, tended to her flowers and was also a gifted painter on canvas and ceramics. Surviving is a daughter, Dena Hostetter, Ephrata; grandchildren: Katherine, Jessica, Samantha Melissa Hostetter, Crystal Brendle, Jamie Rolon, Hope Simmons Missy Wise; 7 great-grandchildren; brothers, Dick (Shirley) Renninger Charles Renninger. She was predeceased by a son, Edwin C. Wise, III, and sister, Dolly Renninger. Her greatest gift in life was her ability to love generously and without reserve. A selfless woman with a kind heart who touched the lives of everyone around her. Her family was her world and they will keep her in their hearts forever. www.goodfuneral.com