Kathryn N. Myer

Kathryn N. Myer, 93, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at Lancaster Nursing & Rehabilitation. Born in Buck, Lancaster County, she was the daughter of the late Maurice, Sr., and Elsie (Nauman) Lowe.

Kathryn graduated from Southern Lancaster County Joint High School in 1951 and from Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia in 1960. Employed in the field of nursing for over 50 years, Kathryn worked at Saint Joseph Hospital, Community Hospital, nursing homes, and she worked as a private duty nurse. She also worked for Extended Family Care Agency and Visiting Angels for several years.

Kathryn was a member of First Assembly of God in Lancaster for many years, and she most recently attended Calvary Church. She was also a member of the Manheim Community Handbell Choir. Kathryn loved Gospel music and played and sang with the Simmon’s Gospel String Orchestra for several years and later with the Melody String Group. Kathryn was known for having a heart for helping people wherever there was a need. “She did what she could” (Mark 14:8).

She is survived by a son, Gerald Myer, husband of Maria, of Lancaster; brothers, Clarence, Robert, and Mark Lowe; and grandchildren, Tyler Wright, Aaron Harrison, and Kyle Harrison. Her sister, E. Marie Lowe, followed Kathryn in death on the same day. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Maurice, Jr., Leon, and Elmer Lowe.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, November 19, at Buch Funeral Home, 21 Market Square, Manheim, PA 17545, with Reverend William Long II officiating. A viewing will be held at the funeral home from 10 AM – 11 AM. Interment will follow the service in East Fairview Church Cemetery.

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