Lorna Landis

FRANKFORD - Lorna L. Landis, 82, of Frankford, DE passed away peacefully at Beebe Hospital on January 9, 2024, surrounded by family and close friends. Our sincere thanks to the Nursing and Doctoral staff at Beebe for their support during this time.

Lorna was born in Wilmington, DE on March 17, 1941. She was the daughter of Dr. Harvey H. Hoehn and Louise Joles Hoehn. She grew up in Hockessin, DE; was educated in the area graduating from Conrad High School in 1959. She attended the University of Delaware graduating in 1964, with her Bachelor’s degree.

After her children were of school age she was employed by the home office of Beneficial Corporation and her working career concluded being employed by the Bank of New York (Delaware) as a bank officer. During her life she was active with activities at the Newark Elks Lodge, University of Delaware football games, her husband’s Claymont High School Reunions, and her church. Ultimately, she was the guiding light for almost 30 years of the Landis Tree Farm in Harbeson, DE baking cookies, making hot chocolate and cider for guests coming to the farm to pick out their Christmas tree.

She is survived by her loving husband of over 61 years, H. James Landis; daughter Barbie Thomas (Fred) and son James D. Landis (Karen); four granddaughters Chelsea Ross (Brian), Madeline Thomas, Kirsten Landis and Cassidy Landis; a sister Linda Darrah (Lex) and brothers Lee W. Hoehn and Thomas Hoehn ( Janice). Also, two great grandchildren, Beckham and Declan Ross and niece Katlin Darrah and nephew Kayle Hoehn.

Services have not yet been scheduled, however, in lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Food Pantry at Community Lutheran Church, 30897 Omar Road, Frankford, DE 19945 or by visiting, https://bridgebuilder.church/.

Online condolences can be made by visiting, www.melsonfuneralservices.com