Sara Jane Melzer, 92, of Manheim and formerly of Lititz passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at Pleasant View Retirement Community, Manheim. Born in Utica, NY, she was the daughter of the late Edmund and Pearl Jones McDade. She was the wife of the late Alfred J. Melzer who died in 1997. In her earlier years, she was a secretary at Linden Hall School, Lititz. Sara Jane graduated in 1948 from the former Linden Hall High School, Lititz and she was a member of St. James Catholic Church, Lititz where she served as a lay minister.
She is survived by cousins, nieces and nephews and many friends.
Funeral services for Sara Jane Melzer will be held at Pleasant View Retirement Community, Hoffer Auditorium, 544 North Penryn Road, Manheim on Monday, November 12, 2018 at 1:00 PM with Rev. Father James O’Blaney C.Ss.R officiating. There will be a viewing from 12:00 noon until the time of service. Interment in Lititz Moravian Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may send contributions in Sara Jane’s memory to Pleasant View Retirement Community, Benevolent Care Endowment Fund, 544 North Penryn Road, Manheim, PA 17545.