Louella D. Young

Louella D. “Lou” Young, 88, of Manheim, died peacefully at home on Saturday, June 3, 2017. Born in Dubois, she was the daughter of the late Ira V. and Mary Crawford Daughtery. Lou was the loving wife of the late J. David Young who died in October of 2009. In 1952, she received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Shippensburg State Teachers College. For over 30 years, Lou was a third-grade elementary school teacher in the Manheim Central School District, beloved by her students. Lou was a faithful and active member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Manheim, where she served on Consistory as both a Deacon and Elder. In her early years, Lou helped at the church as a Sunday school and Bible school teacher. She was a charter member of the Manheim Historical Society, and served as a member and in leadership positions for the Manheim Women’s Club. She volunteered at the Nearly-Nu Thrift Shop in Manheim. Her interests included crossword puzzles, cooking and entertaining, visiting with friends and relatives, and most recently, politics.

Lou’s life-long passion was her family. She often described life with her husband of 54 years as "Heaven on Earth". She was a great Mom and Grandma, enjoying regular contact with each of her kids and delighting in the stories and adventures of her grandchildren, whom she loved deeply.

Accepting of everyone, Lou was youthful despite her years and remarkably adaptable to an ever-changing world. She had a wonderful smile, a welcoming presence, and an ever-widening circle of friends. She had a servant’s heart and humbly cared for many in the community quietly as only she could.
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Surviving is a son, John David Young, Jr., Esq. of Manheim, two daughters; Susan Y. Nicholas, Esq., wife of David Nicholas of Lancaster, and Ellen L. Young, MD of Anacortes, WA. She had five grandchildren: Margaret and Leigh Nicholas, Molly and Steven Young, and Alex Zinecker. She is also survived by two sisters: Ruth Ziegler of Lewistown, PA and Jane Lee of Winchester, VA. Preceding her in death are two brothers: Gene and Samuel Daugherty.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her Memorial Service at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 50 North Main Street, Manheim, on Friday, June 30, 2017 at 2:00 PM. Friends may visit with the family at the church on Friday, June 30, 2017, from 1:00 PM until the time of the service. There will be additional visitation with the family immediately following the memorial service. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family in Manheim Fairview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent in Lou’s memory to: St. Paul’s United Church of Christ Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 129, Manheim, PA 17545.