Jean Bursa, 89, formerly of Basking Ridge, NJ and Woodcrest Villa, pass-ed away on April 7, 2016 at the Mennonite Home in Lancaster. Born in Strasburg, she was the daughter of the late Martha and Herman Hostetter. She was the wife of Frank Bursa with whom she celebrated 57 years of marriage.
Jean was a graduate of Strasburg High School and Drake Business School in New Jersey. She worked as a secretary for many firms, up and down the East Coast and overseas while accompanying her husband on his work assignments. They also lived and worked overseas on various assignments including two year projects in West Pakistan and also in Brazil. In her many resident relocations, Jean enjoyed and was adept in integrating her family into the new communities and making new friends.
Jean was an avid golfer and enjoyed skiing, bridge, bowling and spending time at the seaside beaches. Jean also enjoyed dancing. In her younger days, she enjoyed dancing to the Big Bands and even into her retirement, she continued to enjoy dancing throughout her active life.
Jean also enjoyed traveling. She and Frank had the opportunity to visit almost all countries in Asia, Europe and South America during their working and retirement years. Jean's favorite vacations were yearly golfing trips to Myrtle Beach in the fall and skiing vacations to Vermont in the winter.
Surviving in addition to her husband are many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a twin sister, Betty Frank; sisters: Verdna Good, Florence Querry, Beatrice Flynt; and a brother, Carl Hostetter. Jean was the last of her immediate family.
The family wishes to thank the staff at the Mennonite Home for their good care Jean received during her stay at the Home.
Services and interment will be private at the convenience of the family and are under the care of Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home, Lititz, PA.
To send online condolences, please visit:www.snyderfuneralhome.com
(Lancaster Sunday News 4/10/2016)
Jean was a graduate of Strasburg High School and Drake Business School in New Jersey. She worked as a secretary for many firms, up and down the East Coast and overseas while accompanying her husband on his work assignments. They also lived and worked overseas on various assignments including two year projects in West Pakistan and also in Brazil. In her many resident relocations, Jean enjoyed and was adept in integrating her family into the new communities and making new friends.
Jean was an avid golfer and enjoyed skiing, bridge, bowling and spending time at the seaside beaches. Jean also enjoyed dancing. In her younger days, she enjoyed dancing to the Big Bands and even into her retirement, she continued to enjoy dancing throughout her active life.
Jean also enjoyed traveling. She and Frank had the opportunity to visit almost all countries in Asia, Europe and South America during their working and retirement years. Jean's favorite vacations were yearly golfing trips to Myrtle Beach in the fall and skiing vacations to Vermont in the winter.
Surviving in addition to her husband are many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a twin sister, Betty Frank; sisters: Verdna Good, Florence Querry, Beatrice Flynt; and a brother, Carl Hostetter. Jean was the last of her immediate family.
The family wishes to thank the staff at the Mennonite Home for their good care Jean received during her stay at the Home.
Services and interment will be private at the convenience of the family and are under the care of Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home, Lititz, PA.
To send online condolences, please visit:www.snyderfuneralhome.com
(Lancaster Sunday News 4/10/2016)
Jean Bursa, 89, formerly of Basking Ridge, NJ and Woodcrest Villa, pass-ed away on April 7, 2016 at the Mennonite Home in Lancaster. Born in Strasburg, she was the daughter of the late Martha and Herman Hostetter. She was the wife of Frank Bursa with whom she celebrated 57 years of marriage.
Jean was a graduate of Strasburg High School and Drake Business School in New Jersey. She worked as a secretary for many firms, up and down the East Coast and overseas while accompanying her husband on his work assignments. They also lived and worked overseas on various assignments including two year projects in West Pakistan and also in Brazil. In her many resident relocations, Jean enjoyed and was adept in integrating her family into the new communities and making new friends.
Jean was an avid golfer and enjoyed skiing, bridge, bowling and spending time at the seaside beaches. Jean also enjoyed dancing. In her younger days, she enjoyed dancing to the Big Bands and even into her retirement, she continued to enjoy dancing throughout her active life.
Jean also enjoyed traveling. She and Frank had the opportunity to visit almost all countries in Asia, Europe and South America during their working and retirement years. Jean's favorite vacations were yearly golfing trips to Myrtle Beach in the fall and skiing vacations to Vermont in the winter.
Surviving in addition to her husband are many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a twin sister, Betty Frank; sisters: Verdna Good, Florence Querry, Beatrice Flynt; and a brother, Carl Hostetter. Jean was the last of her immediate family.
The family wishes to thank the staff at the Mennonite Home for their good care Jean received during her stay at the Home.
Services and interment will be private at the convenience of the family and are under the care of Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home, Lititz, PA.
To send online condolences, please visit:www.snyderfuneralhome.com
(Lancaster Sunday News 4/10/2016)
Jean was a graduate of Strasburg High School and Drake Business School in New Jersey. She worked as a secretary for many firms, up and down the East Coast and overseas while accompanying her husband on his work assignments. They also lived and worked overseas on various assignments including two year projects in West Pakistan and also in Brazil. In her many resident relocations, Jean enjoyed and was adept in integrating her family into the new communities and making new friends.
Jean was an avid golfer and enjoyed skiing, bridge, bowling and spending time at the seaside beaches. Jean also enjoyed dancing. In her younger days, she enjoyed dancing to the Big Bands and even into her retirement, she continued to enjoy dancing throughout her active life.
Jean also enjoyed traveling. She and Frank had the opportunity to visit almost all countries in Asia, Europe and South America during their working and retirement years. Jean's favorite vacations were yearly golfing trips to Myrtle Beach in the fall and skiing vacations to Vermont in the winter.
Surviving in addition to her husband are many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a twin sister, Betty Frank; sisters: Verdna Good, Florence Querry, Beatrice Flynt; and a brother, Carl Hostetter. Jean was the last of her immediate family.
The family wishes to thank the staff at the Mennonite Home for their good care Jean received during her stay at the Home.
Services and interment will be private at the convenience of the family and are under the care of Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home, Lititz, PA.
To send online condolences, please visit:www.snyderfuneralhome.com
(Lancaster Sunday News 4/10/2016)
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