Lucille Cole Hess Stroyan Fenner
Lucille Cole Hess Stroyan Fenner of Milford, Pa., passed away on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019, at her daughter's home in Dallas, Pa. She was 96.
Daughter of the late Jacob and Helen (Cole) Hess, she was born Feb. 4, 1923, in Shohola, Pa. Lucille attended Shohola School through 10th grade, graduated Milford High School in 1940 and the University of Pennsylvania in 1944.
She was an at-home mom until her youngest child was in second grade. She taught first grade in Montague Elementary School for 18 years. Her greatest joy was her family and teaching little children.
Lucille was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Milford, since 1948. She was an Elder, Sunday school teacher, Bible school teacher, member of the Evening Circle, and was on the Church Service Committee when the new addition was built. She was a Brownie leader, Cub Scout leader, and 4-H leader.
Lucille is survived by sons, Keith Stroyan (Carol) of Tiffin, Iowa, Timothy Stroyan (Patty) of Milford, Pa., Kevin Stroyan (Bess Ann) of Milford, Pa., and Eric Stroyan (Susan) of Clarks Summit, Pa.; daughters, Melissa Callahan (favorite son-in-law John) of Dallas, Pa., and Kathleen Hummel of Bohemia, Pa.; brother, George Hess of Madison, Wis.; eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband, Duncan Stroyan; second husband, George Fenner; sister Gladys Moran; daughter Heather Martin; and grandson Tyler Kubli.
A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Milford on Friday, Feb. 15, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Benjamin Willis officiating. Burial will take place in Milford Cemetery, Dingman Township, Pa., at the convenience of the family.
Memorial donations may be made to the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Milford, Roof Fund, P.O. Box 128, Milford, PA 18337; or the Ecumenical Food Pantry, 110 West Catharine St. Milford, PA 18337.