Julia Yost Kretsinger

Birth date: Mar 30, 1929 Death date: Oct 14, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Julia Yost Kretsinger announce her passing. Julia was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on March 30, 1929 and passed away on October 14, 2021. She was born to the late Charles and Elizabe Read Obituary

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Annie Maroney Mcmillion

216w ago

I met Julia while working for LCPS Library Admin services. Never a dull day working with her; lots of laughs, lots of determination, and not shy to speak her mind! I admired her grit in persevering through her surgeries at that time, still determined to make it to work in Ashburn, commuting from Lovettsville, and not missing a beat the whole time. But of course no beat was missed--music was her life, and she danced to the tune all the time.
Rest in peace, Julia, I'll never forget you!
Many thoughts and prayers for the family,
Annie Maroney McMillion

Erica Libhart

218w ago

My deepest sympathies to Julia’s family and friends. I was lucky to meet Julia when I started working for the lcps library services department in 2014. She was a regular volunteer and we clicked right away. Her sassy sense of humor always had me laughing. I’ll miss meeting her for lunches and hearing all about her many activities. She’ll live on in my and many other’s memories.

George Lemp

218w ago

I was deeply affected when I heard of the passing of Julia Kretsinger. She and her husband Mike Kretsinger were such strong influences on my childhood and adolescent years. I remember her as my choir director when I was in cherub choir; her booming voice instructing us from the choir loft above. I remember the many years at church services and events, when she would always have a big laugh and smile for me. She always asked how I was doing. I remember visiting her and the Pastor at the Parsonage, and their visits to our home. She was always a strong person and full of life. When she passed away I felt another cornerstone from my childhood passing. I am grateful to have known her over many years. She is in God’s hands now.
With loving prayers.
George Lemp

Jeanne Seitler

218w ago

"What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the Master calls a Butterfly...."

Julia, you played the piano as accompanist into the hearts of generations of Loudoun Valley music performers, myself among them. Your impeccable musicianship, wry sense of humor, warm heart, and devotion to us and to excellence in all things remains a model for us all. I know you and Cliff Thomson will be yuck-yuckin it up in the next life. I'll be looking to join you in that heavenly choir some day.

With much admiration, love and wonderful memories,

Jeanne Towe Seitler, Psy.D.

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218w ago

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218w ago

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219w ago

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Michael Pierson

219w ago

My sincere condolences to Julia's Family. We worked on 5th floor together. She was always full of life and spunk and made each of us feel special.

Dick Hickman

220w ago

The name of this song "What a Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong sums up the life of Julia Kretsinger. It all started when she and a tall lanky man from PA came to Lovettsville in the mid 1950's to begin their careers. That's when Mike Kretsinger became the pastor and Julia became the new organist at the Lutheran Church. Now they have been reunited once again. On several vacations the Hickmans would meet up with the Kretsingers in their station wagon known as the "Camping K's". We would gather with one another during the Christmas season. The Kretsingers became honorary members of the Hickman family for 60 plus years. Another piece of the history of Lovettsville has been lost, but not forgotten. Rejoice that once again you are with your hubby and may the Lord be with you always.

Dick and Sheree Hickman

Vicki Lemp Weavil

220w ago

Sending condolences to Carolyn, Charlie, and Susan and their families. I knew Mrs. Kretsinger for many years when I attended New Jerusalem Lutheran Church and sang in several choirs there, as well as from other musical groups. She was an extremely talented musician as well as a great lady. She will certainly be remembered with fondness and respect by so many in the community and in the school system. -- Vicki Lemp Weavil

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