Cynthia Jean Sauder, 59 years old, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 23, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital. The daughter of the late J. Kenneth & Miriam (Bowman) Sauder, Cindy was born in Lancaster, PA on November 18, 1963. She was raised in Brownstown, PA and lived most recently in New Holland and Manheim as part of Friendship Community.
She is survived by her mother, Miriam Mentzer, Lititz, PA, siblings Joey (Christine) Sauder, Leola, Kent (Lori) Sauder, Marietta, & Tricia (Jonathan) Kissel, Akron. Cindy is also survived by 9 nieces & nephews, Conrad, (Melissa) Brandt, Evan, (Kristen) & Kiersa Sauder, Cameron, & Madison Sauder, Nate, (Evyona) Olivia, & Sophie Rickenbach.
Friendship Community, a Christian ministry, was a very important part of her life for 40 years. Cindy enjoyed all the years she lived at Friendship, and the other individuals and staff became like family to her.
EARS Ephrata Area Rehab Services has been a part of Cindy’s life since 1985. There she enjoyed putting puzzles together, crafts, games, and field trips.
Cindy loved her family, her loving caregivers, attending church, going to Black Rock Retreat, pets, music, Curious George, and coloring.
Cindy’s family would like to express enormous gratitude to Friendship Community and EARS, for all the love and care they’ve shown to her over the years.
Join us in celebrating Cindy’s life at Worship Center, 2384 New Holland Pike, Lancaster PA on Saturday, November 18, 2023. A time of greeting the family will be 10:00 am-11:00 am with the service starting at 11:00 am.
If desired, contributions in Cindy Sauder’s name may be made to Friendship Community.
Cremation Services of Lancaster – 717-cremate