Elizabeth Guenther, 78

Elizabeth (Langcaskey) Guenther, 78, wife of the late Nelson Guenther, passed peacefully January 30, 2025.

Elizabeth was born December 4, 1946 and raised in Trenton, NJ. She was a long-time resident of Hamilton Square, NJ prior to residing in Port Charlotte, FL and Collegeville, PA. A class of 1965 graduate of Steinert High School, she worked as a Bell Telephone Operator and later as a receptionist at Rue Insurance. She loved the shore, reading, and through the years had many strong friendships that she cherished. She especially adored her grandsons.

Elizabeth is predeceased by her husband Nelson Guenther and her parents Stanley and Shawna (Lowry) Langcaskey. She is survived by her daughter Melissa Gorla (Joe), her beloved grandsons Joseph, Christopher, and Vincent, her sister-in-law Judith Lavery, sister MaryAnn Harmon (Tom), her niece Amy Zuccarello (Bill) and nephews Alan Lavery (Laura), Timothy Lavery (Gypsy), Matthew Lavery (Kim) and Lawrence Yenchik.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 11:00AM at Catagnus Funeral Home (595 W. Main St., Trappe, PA 19426) with Deacon Jim Nash officiating. Burial will be held privately by the family at a later date. A visitation will also be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, from 9:30AM-11:00AM at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to an animal rescue charity of your choice in Elizabeth’s name.

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Amy, sorry to hear about your Aunt Liz, whenever I went Rue Insurance, she always greeted me with a pleasant hello and a smile and we would have a little chat while I waited for my appointment, Aunt Jean sends her condolence also

~ Matilda Bish
2/1/2025 2:05:47 PM

There are no words to express our deepest sympathy at the passing of your mom. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time in life. Please know that we pray for God’s comfort and strength. “As time passes, gradually we move toward the day when the comfort of our memories is greater than the sorrow of our loss.” For now, we are praying for you in this time of profound loss.

~ Rebecca and Rob Simmons Aldie, VA
2/1/2025 9:44:02 AM

Love you Aunt Liz

~ Timothy Lavery Lambertville, NJ
1/31/2025 6:05:44 PM