Charlotte "Jeff" Liddell

Charlotte “Jeff” Liddell, 90, of Lancaster, PA died Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late Fred H. and Edna Bisalski Jeffries and the widow of James Liddell who died in 2001. A lifetime Lancaster county resident, Jeff was a graduate of Lancaster Country Day School and Wilson College in 1947 with a BA English degree. While a student at Wilson in 1945 she married Richard Reinhold. Jeff worked for the Lancaster Lung Association for nine years and then the American Cancer Society, first as a field representative before working her way up to become the Lancaster unit’s executive director. As a result of her community involvement, in 1978, Jeff was asked to serve on the Planning Committee which resulted in Hospice of Lancaster County being established in 1979. Jeff was a member of Hospice of Lancaster County’s first Board of Directors, which included representatives of human service organizations, hospitals and local physicians. Liddell continued her volunteer work with Hospice until 1986 when she became Hospice’s first development director; she worked in this capacity for seven years, retiring at age 68. She founded the Hospice Friends, a group of volunteers who were the organization’s first fundraising volunteer group. She was instrumental in developing two of the organization’s signature events, its annual Light Up A Life Tree-Lighting Ceremony and the annual Labor Day Auction. Jeff became a long-time Hospice supporter and volunteer, serving in many capacities over the years, including as a key volunteer with the Hospice Labor Day Auction and as a representative at community events. As a Hospice “Green Thumb” volunteer, Jeff generously contributed flowers for the Essa Flory for many years and arranged flowers for patient rooms. Jeff served again with Hospice & Community Care with the Volunteer Division of the Extraordinary Campaign which established the Bob Fryer & Family Inpatient Center and the Pathways Center for Grief & Loss in Mount Joy. In April, 2010, Jeff Liddell was honored by Hospice & Community Care for 25 years of service as a Hospice volunteer. In September, 2010, Jeff Liddell received a “Volunteers are the Foundation of Hospice” Award from the National Council of Hospice & Palliative Professionals and the National Hospice Foundation at its Clinical Team Conference in Atlanta. This award recognizes Hospice volunteers who best reflect the universal concept of volunteerism in its truest sense—serving as an inspiration to others. Hospice & Community Care honored Jeff Liddell at its 2013 Volunteer Recognition event with a Volunteer Emeritus Award for more than 30 years of dedication and commitment to her volunteer service. The Volunteer Emeritus Award is awarded to volunteers who have contributed significantly to strengthening the Hospice mission, who represent the caring commitment of all Hospice volunteers and serve as an inspiration to others throughout their extended length of service. Jeff was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Hamilton Club, Wilson College Club, Lancaster Towne Club, Demuth Foundation, Historic Preservation Trust and Lancaster County Conservancy. Jeff is survived by two daughters: Catherine J. Reinhold of New Providence, PA and Ann K. Karlen of Holtwood, PA, a stepson, W. Kirk Liddell and stepdaughter, Lynn Liddell Wilson of Key Biscayne, FL and Lancaster, PA. Also surviving are grandchildren: Jeremy Reinhold, Amanda Karlen, Jed Stoll, Allison Karlen, beloved great granddaughters, Sarah Reinhold, Violet Willard and numerous others, step grandchildren, Jenny, Devon, James & Tim. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Jeff’s Celebration of Life Memorial Service on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at The Groffs Family Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. 528 W. Orange Street, (corner of Orange & Pine Sts.) Lancaster with Reverend Dr. Donald W. Hackett officiating. The family will receive friends at The Groffs from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Please omit flowers. Memorials in Jeff’s name may be made to Hospice and Community Care, 685 Good Drive, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.