Loretta (Buonora) Emerick

Loretta (Buonora) Emerick

Loretta (Buonora) Emerick, 59, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Monday, November 13, 2017.  She was born on Wednesday, August 27, 1958 in York to the late Robert P. and Geraldine (Northrop) Buonora.  She is survived by her loving husband Charles W. Emerick, Jr.. 

Loretta was a faithful member of the Church of the Holy Spirit where she was a member of the choir, an RCIA instructor, and an avid volunteer.  She was an ACS Voice of HOPE and was an inspirational speaker for Eli Lilly Conventions.  She was also a life member of the Dauphin County Master Gardeners.  Most importantly Loretta was a loving wife, mother, and sister. 

In addition to her husband she is survived by 2 children, Catherine A. Emerick and Adam C. Emerick (Margaret); 7 siblings, Anne Robertson (Roger), Robert G. Buonora (Helen), Catherine Overton (Phil), Paul Buonora Ph.D. (Sarah), Ellen Miller (Rick), Major John Buonora Ph.D. (Mary Lou), and Elizabeth Buonora; and many nieces and nephews. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Church of the Holy Spirit, 245 W. Pine St., Palmyra 17078 with Father Anthony Dill as Celebrant.  Family and friends are invited for visitation from 9:30 AM until time of the service.  Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Palmyra.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Rothermel-Finkenbinder Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 25 W. Pine St., Palmyra 17078.    

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in her honor to ministries of the Church of the Holy Spirit.  

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