Frances E. “Fran” (Wolegemuth) Landis, 89, of Manheim Township, passed away Thursday, April 18th, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Lancaster. Born Saturday, July 14, 1934, in Florin, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Mary (Livingood) Wolgemuth. She was married to Barry E. Landis until his death on Thursday, April 29, 2021.
Fran was a graduate of Florin High School (Class of 1951) and St. Joseph’s School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse. She was employed by Crippled Children’s Hospital and later as an Occupational Health Nurse for Amp, Inc.
Fran actively served as a Junior High Youth Leader at Mount Calvary Church, Elizabethtown. As a member of Hershey Free Church, beginning in 1976, Fran was a big part of the Food Bank success. In her later years, she became a member of Calvary Church, Lancaster, after moving to that area. She also was an active member at Christian Women’s Club and Red Hatter’s Society. Fran had a passion for sewing many different things and enjoyed working at Patchwork Dollhouse after retirement. She also enjoyed baking and cooking. She loved entertaining, decorating, and most of all baking a multitude of Christmas cookies to share with friends and family.
She is survived by two daughters: Sylvia L. Rios, and Shelby, wife of Dave Morris, both of Lancaster. Also surviving are her grandchildren: Isaac Fouse, married to Elizabeth, Stephanie Fouse, engaged to Ryan Miller, Ashley Dienner, married to Derek, Krista Fisher, married to Robbie, Amanda Ebright, married to Brad, Tiana Gockley, engaged to Drew Martin; Step grandchildren: Amanda Eagles and David Morris, II. Fran is also survived by her great grandchildren: Bradley Myers, Asher Myers, Nova Myers, Makayla Dienner, Ethan Dienner, Alexa Fisher, Thea Fisher, Brayden Ebright, Collin Ebright; two step great grandchildren, Logan Eagles and Dailey Eagles. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Dwayne Eugene Landis.
A viewing will be held at Calvary Church, 1051 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster, PA 17601 on Thursday, April 25, 2024, between 6-8 PM. Private interment will be at the convenience of the family in Grand View Memorial Park, Annville, PA. Arrangements have been entrusted with the Michael J. Shalonis Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 206 Maple Avenue, Marysville, PA 17053, 717-957-3451.
Kindly omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made in Fran’s memory to Calvary Church or to Hospice for All Seasons, www.hospiceforallseasons.org
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A poem written in honor of Fran/Grandma Landis called One More Monday with Grandma,
Be there at five,
on every Monday we go for a drive.
We go to see grandma for dinner and conversation.
We go to see grandma with hugs and anticipation.
We enjoyed nights out at local places.
We enjoyed nights in with familiar faces.
There were nights of solving the puzzle and watching the Wheel.
The nights of being together are the memories we feel.
I wish we had one more Monday together,
but we take hope that you are at peace with Jesus forever.
Fran was very talented, she made the most beautiful Manger set , Loved wrapping gifts Boscov’s and was very good at it.I’ll miss her calls about the grand children’s travels. Loved going to church with Ike and Elizabeth and going out to eat.Before our husband’s passed we would go out to eat every Friday night after they were done at the auto auction.I too remember her sister Phyllis she is buried at Cross Roads Cemetery 1939-1966 with our Lord. Thoughts and prayers are with the family.
I was so saddened to hear of Cousin Fran’s passing. I was closer to her sister’s age, Phyllis, who passed many years ago. Fran was the homemaker like her mother and loved to bake and cook. Fran – rest in peace and God be with you. Much love from Cousin, Dee Lore
I remember Fran paying attention to all the details, finishing every project with perfection. She loved her family well and had so much pride for all of you! I am so very sorry for your loss and have all y’all in our prayers.
We have arranged to have a tree planted in a national forest as a living tribute to Fran and the lives she touched, influenced, and inspired.
Respectfully,
The Ford’s/Michael J. Shalonis Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.