Frederica Schlorff

Frederica Schlorff of Lancaster, PA, peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 16th, 2024. She was 94 years old. Frederica was born in New York City on October 10th, 1930, the daughter of Alfred and Johanna (Hoffman) Hauner. She was born in the hospital where her mother worked as a nurse. While in Middle School, she went to a summer youth camp where she gave her life to Jesus Christ. She attended Broadway Presbyterian Church in Manhattan. Frederica attended Washington Erving High School. She later graduated from Philadelphia College of the Bible and earned a BA in Bible from Grace College, IN. She met her husband, Samuel Schlorff, while attending North Africa Mission’s Candidate School in June 1959. They immediately began corresponding even though Sam sailed to North Africa in November 1959. Sometime over the next two years, he mailed Frederica a marriage proposal recorded on a reel-to-reel tape. She answered by sending a telegram that just said, “Yes.” In May 1961, Frederica joined Sam in North Africa, and they married in Tunis, Tunisia, in May 1962. After the birth of their daughter, Carol, they returned to the US in 1964, where their son, John, was born. In 1967, the family moved to France, where they were involved in ministry to Muslims. They lived in France until 1978, when they moved back to Aldan, PA. Sam and Frederica continued working for Arab World Ministries (now Pioneers) until their retirement in December 1995. Frederica started a ministry to missionary kids (MKs). She began a newsletter, organized a gathering, and worked towards connecting MKs with each other. They moved to Calvary Homes in Lancaster, PA, in February 2006. Nicknamed “Freddie,” Frederica was known for her friendliness, warmth, and ability to make anyone feel welcome. She always struck up a conversation with everyone within earshot. Her passion was to serve her Lord, Jesus Christ. She was an avid opera lover and, as a teenager, often attended the matinee performances at the Metropolitan Opera in the standing-room-only section. She loved cross-stitching, enjoyed the beauty of God’s creation and nature, and was a fan of the Penn State football team. Frederica is survived by her daughter, Carol Schlorff, Krakow, Poland; son, John Schlorff, Silver Spring, MD; sister, Virginia Condos, Omaha, NE; sister-in-law, Anna-Marie Chrisman, Danville, IL; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Schlorff, in 2015. A Memorial Service for Frederica will be held in the Chapel at Calvary Homes, 502 Elizabeth Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601 on Saturday, January 4th, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served afterward. A private family interment alongside Samuel will take place at Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the Calvary Homes Benevolent Fund.

Frederica Schlorff

December 16, 2024