OBIT: Marjorie A. (Critchfield) WALKER, 2008, native of Somerset County, PA

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WALKER, Marjorie A.

Marjorie A. Walker, 69, Lancaster, formerly of Manheim and Somerset, died Feb. 
29, at Brethren Village, Lancaster following a lengthy illness . Born in 
Somerset, the daughter of the late Morris and Anna Bitner Critchfield. Preceded 
in death by two sisters, Mary Jane Curtis and Geraldine Fisher, and a brother, 
Edward Eugene Critchfield. Survived by four sons, David L. (Dolores A. Smith) 
Walker and John E. (Lori A. Roubos) Walker, both of Lititz, Jeffrey E. Walker of 
Manheim, and Craig S. Walker of Harrisburg; two daughters, Charlene A. Witman, 
Lancaster and Tammy P. Herr, Lititz; 12 grandchildren; one great- granddaughter; 
four sisters, Pauline Critchfield, Friedens, Carolyn Archer, Midlothian, Texas, 
Gloria Critchfield, Somerset, and Judy (Larry) Moore, Carlisle; and three 
brothers, Fred (Claudia) Critchfield, Carrollton, Texas, Richard (JoAnn) 
Critchfield, Somerset, and George (Sharon) Critchfield, Friedens. Member of 
Hernley Mennonite Church in Manheim. She had been employed as a nurses' aid By 
Moravian Manor, Lititz, and Pleasant View Retirement Community, Manheim. She was 
also an effective saleswoman for Stanley Home Products and hosted many Home 
Interior parties. Marjorie shared her passion for baking and entertaining with 
others making them to feel happy and special. In addition to enjoying lilac 
flowers, she had a collection of owl figurines, replica covered bridges, bells 
and collectable tins. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial 
service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, at Hernley Mennonite Church, 746 Lebanon Road (Route 
72 North), Manheim. The Rev. George M. Hurst and the Rev. J. Mark Tedford 
officiating. Interment in the adjoining cemetery will be at the convenience of 
the family. There will be no viewing. The family will receive friends from 10 
a.m. until the time of the service Tuesday. The family requests that flowers 
please be omitted. If desired, contributions may be made in her memory to 
Hospice of Lancaster County, P.O. Box 4125, 685 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17604-
4125 or to the benevolence fund of Hernley Mennonite Church. For directions and 
additional information, visit www.spencefuneralservices.com.

Daily American, March 3, 2008