Edna Mae Kreitzer

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Edna Mae Kreitzer, 94 of Enola, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 18, 2022.

Edna was preceded in death by her husband Arthur whom she was married to for 73 years and her son Michael.

She is survived by five sons Kenneth of Camp Hill, Richard (Glenaire) of Etters, David (Cindy) of Dillsburg, Barry of Enola and Jeffrey (Beth) of Brunswick, Ohio. She is also survived by six grandchildren Courtney, Sara, Ryan, Andrew, Kendra, Dave and great-grandchildren Grace, Adeline, Ryan, Matthew, Bryce, Avery and Kenley.

Edna was born May 16, 1927, daughter of John T. Fox and Pearl Fox of Harrisburg, Pa. Edna was one of seven children. She is survived by a brother Joe and a sister Joanne. She was preceded in death by her siblings John, Milton, Betty and Violet.

Edna married Arthur on Christmas Day 1947 and had six boys in eight years, always hoping for a girl. After raising six boys, she ran her own business at the Broad Street Market selling bread, chips and apple fritters. Edna was known for her signature thin sand tarts. Every Christmas season she worked long hours baking these tasty cookies for her family.

Edna loved to travel and one of her favorite destinations was Arizona. Board games was another passion of hers and she was known as the queen of the Parcheesi blockade.

Edna was a very strong person, endured many hardships and was always willing to give of herself to help others. She never lost faith and always placed her family first.

Mother/Memaw you will be greatly missed and thought of often. Your family wishes you a safe journey. Heaven was the goal and now you are home.

Family and friends are welcome to a Graveside Memorial Service on Friday, February 25 at 11:00 a.m. at Filey’s Cemetery, 15 S. Filey’s Road, Dillsburg, PA.

Send condolences via the online guest book at www.sullivanfuneralservices.com

The Sullivan Funeral Home is honored to serve the Kreitzer family.