Lois C. Sanner

Lois Lillian C. Sanner , 90, Frackville, passed away peacefully Tuesday night at the Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born in Frackville she was a daughter of the late James and Eva Pearl Zimmerman Coon. She had been employed as a telephone operator for the former Bell Telephone Co. for 40 years until her retirement.

Lois was a life-time member of Zion Lutheran Church, Frackville, a graduate of the former Shenandoah Heights High School class of 1947, member of the Bell Telephone Pioneers and was known for her donations to numerous charities.

She had been married for 64 years until her husband Carl's death in 2014 and her son Keith Lewis Sanner in 1987.

Lois is survived by her son Carl Sanner, Ravena, NY, her daughter Kimberly Varner, Frackville, her grandson Stephen C. and his wife Katie Williams, Frackville, her great-grandchildren Amber and Stephen and her sister Ella Mae Hoppes, Frackville also by nephews and cousins.

The family would like to thank the staff of Schuylkill Center for the care given to Lois and all friends, visitors and caretakers for being a part of Lois's life.

Memorial service will be held on Sunday evening at 6 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, Frackville with Rev. Carl Shankweiler, pastor, officiating. Friends may call at the church Sunday from 5 p.m. until time of service. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers the family prefers donations, in Lois name, be made to Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, 1700 Hawk Mountain Road, Kempton, PA 19529