Carol G. Reckahn

LANCASTER – Carol G. Reckahn, age 83, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024 at Lancaster General Hospital (LGH).

Born in Medina, New York, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mildred (Cave) Grout.

A proud nurse by profession, Carol earned a Bachelor’s Degree as a registered nurse from Genesee School of Nursing and spent many rewarding years serving in the healthcare industry, most notably at LGH. Her commitment to nursing was further exemplified by her service in the United States Army Reserves, where she proudly served as a nurse in the 365th Evacuation Hospital in Niagara Falls, NY.

Carol cherished her family above all else, and her love for them was profound.

She is survived by her devoted son, Michael D.McGowan (husband of Marion) of Pittsburgh; her grandchildren: Amanda Elizabeth McGowan-Farmer (wife of Leigh) and Michael Bruce McGowan (husband of Sarah); 1 great-grandchild: Jaxon Farmer; 2 step children: Catherine Buzanski and Bruce Buzanski, Jr.; 2 step grandchildren: Cynthia Buzanski and Chance Buzanski; one sister: Shirley Peters as well as several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her to her parents, Carol is preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Reckahn as well as one sister, Donna Hoey.

Carol will be laid to rest at North Syracuse Cemetery, North Syracuse New York in a private ceremony.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, donate.cancer.org. Online condolences may be made at www.SnyderFuneralHome.com.