Loretta Patricia Savidge (Early) of Lebanon, PA, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at the age of 85. Born on Wednesday, November 17, 1937 in Lebanon, PA to the late Violet Early Wannamaker and Clarence Myer Freeman. Loretta worked various jobs in her life; cashier at the Dixie Drive-In, receptionist for Gill Rock Drill Company and saleswoman for H. L. Murphy's. Loretta loved reading her Bible, watching old westerns, coloring and going out to eat.
Loretta is survived by her brother, Robert Fitting and wife Lorraine and their children in Fountain Hills, Arizona; sister, Dianna Arnold of Lebanon and nieces and nephew, Sheila Arnold, Harrington, DE, Mark Arnold, Pottstown, PA., Stephanie Schmele, Schwenksville, PA and Theresa Arnold, Lancaster, PA and their respective families and cat:Tabby.
Loretta had a profound love for people who made her smile, and wished to thank the following: Waitress Charla from Cedar Grill whom Loretta thought made her the best chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting, Kristie from the Quentin Haus, for her heavy finger when doling out whipped cream, her "Girls" at Heisey's Diner, who always knew what to say to make her laugh and her caregivers who provided her with unconditional love and made her happy and safe. Amanda Batz and the endless games of Shut the Box, Billie Jo Binkley for her home cooked meals and especially long-time caregiver, Melody Kohr, whom Loretta had a deep affection and friendship.
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