
Nancy H. Seachrist, 88, of Lancaster, went home to be with her Savior on March 6, 2023. She was the beloved wife of William E. Seachrist, Jr. to whom she shared 71 years of marriage. Born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania she was the daughter of the late Thomas E. and Florence B. (Aberts) Groff.
Nancy was a graduate of Lampeter-Strasburg High School. She was employed by Bell Telephone as a telephone operator and worked at Hamilton Watch where she timed watches.
She was a member of Calvary Church of Lancaster.
Nancy dedicated her life to her family as a homemaker. She was a tireless advocate for her son who was born with Down Syndrome and founded the Lancaster County chapter of LARC (Lancaster Association for Retarded Children) now known as The ARC. She volunteered with her church’s disability ministry. People who had special needs were always dear to her heart. She loved crafting, gardening, collecting antique dolls, cooking, and hosting family dinners. Nancy also enjoyed tracing her genealogy.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by three children, Kathy Kline (Bradley), Susan Haas (Frank) William E. Seachrist, III (Lori); four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a son, Joseph Seachrist and by her siblings, Ray and Earl Davis and Tom, Bill, Harry, and Jean Groff.
Funeral Services were held privately with interment in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to: American Heart Association or American Stroke Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692 or to The Arc of Lancaster Lebanon, 116 W Airport Rd, Suite A, Lititz, PA 17543.
To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit: www.DeBordSnyder.com.
Ken Barton says
Seachrist Family:
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your wife, mother and grandmother. I hope your memories will help you all through this time. My sympathies to you all.
Ken Barton
Chuckie Colson says
Bill and family,
I was deeply saddened when I saw Nancy’s obit in the paper today. Please know I am thinking of you and your family and my prayers are with you all.
SUSAN M HAAS says
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.
Maureen Westcott says
I am sorry to hear of Nancy’s passing. I have just started going through our archives and we have much as to newspaper clippings etc. on Nancy’s work to start The Arc! If you would ever like to see the archives, please contact us. I’m sorry I didn’t get to know her. So many have benefitted from her caring and work.
SUSAN M HAAS says
Thank you Maureen. Our family is interested in seeing the newspaper clippings on my Mom’s work. I remember watching her speak about LARC on WGAL TV.
Sincerly,
Susan Haas
SUSAN M HAAS says
Thank you for your sympathy.