M. Lucreta Diller

M. Lucreta Diller, 95, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, at The Woods at Cedar Run, Camp Hill, PA. Born Dec. 25, 1926, in Spring Garden Township, York County, PA, Lucreta was a daughter of the late Charles Henry Simon and Lula Audrey Marie (Blum) Simon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Marlin G. Diller, Sr, who passed away in 2003; a still-born daughter; sisters Dorothy A. Hatterer and husband, Gerald; and Betty M. Peters and husband, Richard; brother Charles E. Simon and wife, Bertha; and step-brother Richard Simon and wife, Esther. Lucreta was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Lucreta is survived by her daughters Tamara M. Wehler (Ronald) of Etters, PA, Lynn V. Schulze (David) of Reedsville, PA, and Elizabeth A. Ramming (Lloyd) of New Cumberland, PA; and sons Marlin G. Diller, Jr (Beverly), of Brunswick, ME, and Brian L. Diller (Andrea) of Etters, PA. She is also survived by twelve grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews, all of whom she loved dearly. Graduating from William Penn High School in York in 1944, Lucreta soon travelled to California, finding a secretarial position with the Navy at Terminal Island, San Pedro. The following year, as WWII came to a close, she was employed at the Pentagon helping to update WWII soldiers’ files. If your family’s WWII veteran’s last name started with L,M,N,O, or P, she may have set their service record straight! After marrying Marlin Diller, of New Cumberland, in 1948, she became a full-time homemaker. Lucreta had a lifelong love of learning. She was known to read the daily newspaper cover to cover, with encyclopedia and world atlas at her side for reference. She could comfortably converse about the latest sports reports, state and national political news, international affairs and historical events. She was our go-to girl for family history, and proud to tell how our German immigrant ancestor stepped off the boat Adventure in Philadelphia in 1732, the same year George Washington was born! She had many adventures of her own. Over the years, she assisted with researching old homes in York County for the historical society, making quilts for the local libraries to raffle, and leading a local Girl Scout troop. She enjoyed feeding and identifying birds, attending Hershey Theater, gardening, travelling, and reading. Mostly, though, she loved attending family functions and her grandchildren’s sporting and musical events; and then, beaming with pride, watching each one grow into successful young adults, many with children of their own. She will be sorely missed. She was truly appreciated and loved. Funeral services will be at Mussleman Funeral Home at 324 Hummel Ave., Lemoyne, PA on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. Visitation will be from 9-10 AM with a memorial service from 10-11 AM. Graveside services at Rolling Green Cemetery at 1811 Carlisle Road in Camp Hill, PA will follow at 11:00 AM. Reverend Andrew Fitch from Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, where Lucreta was a member, will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a memorial donation to Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, 863 Lewisberry Rd., Lewisberry, PA 17339 or at www.mtzionelcalewisberrypa.com in Lucreta’s name.

M. Lucreta Diller

December 25, 1926 - November 15, 2022