Grace E. Musser
November 22, 1923 - January 28, 2025 (Age 101)
Grace E. (Stoe) Musser was a beloved great-great-grandmother, great-grandmother, grandmother, mother, sister, and wife during her incredible 101 years of life. She passed away peacefully in the early hours of Tuesday, January 28, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Although Grace is gone, she will live in our hearts forever.
Born in Lancaster, Grace was the daughter of the late Jacob G. and Nellie A. (Sheaffer) Stoe.
Grace was the cherished wife of the late Wilbur M. Musser, who passed away on March 2, 2007, with whom she enjoyed 65 years of marriage. They spent their lives together boating, flying, traveling, and loving their family.
Grace is survived by two daughters, Diane M. Schmalhofer (wife to Joseph) and Judy A. Spangler (wife to William); eight grandchildren: Greg Schmalhofer, Sheri Myers (wife to Kevin), Lori Bonfessuto (wife to Darryl), Michele Spangler, Steven Spangler, Bryan Schmalhofer (husband to Christy), Jessica Spangler, and Christine Spangler (wife to Jonathan); six great-grandchildren: Justin, Amanda, Taylor, Gabrielle, Grace, and Alison; and eight great-great-grandchildren: Rylee, Alexandra, Lilliana, Penelope, Emeri, Noah, Giselle, and TJ.
She was the youngest of eight children, preceded in death by her sister and best friend, Dorothy (Sis) See, and brothers, Andrew, Harry, Richard, Elmer, Theodore, and John.
She retired from Pantry Pride (formerly Food Fair) after 30 years and spent much of her retired life as a member of AARP and Guys & Dolls, traveling, playing cards, and visiting casinos with family and friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Grace’s Funeral Service at The Groffs Family Funeral Home, 528 W. Orange Street, Lancaster, PA on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. The interment will be held in Conestoga Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Make a Wish Philadelphia, Delaware, Susquehanna Valley, Lancaster, 590 Centerville Road #256 Lancaster, PA 17601 in Grace’s name.