Eleanor M. Rapp Obituary
We are sad to announce that on July 8, 2025, Eleanor M. Rapp (Columbia, Pennsylvania) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry Eleanor's memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May Eleanor's journey be filled with peace and serenity, and may she find rest in the embrace of eternity.
She was predeceased by: her husband John Rapp; her daughter Catherine Fredrick; and her brothers, Charles and Albert Dietz. She is survived by: her children, John (Lisa Rapp) of Millersville, Eleanor (Ronald Ault) of Mount Joy, Susan (late Clair Knight) of Marietta and Michael (Dani Rapp) of Marietta. She is also survived by twelve grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren; one sister and numerous nieces, nephews, and a large extended family.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, July 15th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home (519 Walnut St, Columbia, PA 17512). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, July 15th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Pennsylvania SPCA Lancaster Center, 848 S. Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603.