Lillian May (Sears) Moschel better known as Dolly, 93, a Pasadena resident, passed away on April 2, 2026. She was born in Annapolis, Maryland, on December 26, 1932, to Howard Palmer Sears and Lillian Elizabeth (Purdy) Sears. She owned and operated a family business alongside her husband Jerry for 32 years, Howard's Upholstery. She loved her church, Lighthouse Church, where she built friendships and faith. Throughout her years, she enjoyed Friday morning league bowling (for over 46 years), playing the lottery, shopping, watching the Ravens, and going on bus trips with her sister-in-law Margaret Moschel and her brother-in-law, Bob Moschel. Dolly often went to the casino with her brother, Big Boy, and her sister-in-law, Lil, and her sister Barbara to play the slot machines. Dolly and her sister Barbara enjoyed spending quality time together, including trips to Dover Downs Casino and overnight stays at her house. She would often play cards at home with her sister-in-law Margaret, and her brother, Lil Bit. Loved going on camping trips with her daughter Belinda, and son-in-law, Tony, and her dog, Lucky Penny. Enjoyed playing bingo with her niece Rita, and her husband, Bob. Valued her weekend visits from Ashley and Anna. Cherished her weekend trips to Ocean City, sitting on the boardwalk, eating crabs, and spending time fishing the family pond at the Ocean house with her three grandsons, Austin, Travis, and Brandon. She cherished spending time with her family and creating lasting memories above all else. Everyone she touched will miss her dearly. 

Lillian was preceded in death by her parents, Howard Palmer Sears, and Lillian Elizabeth (Purdy); and her husband, Gerald L. Moschel; her daughter, Peggy Leikam; her brother, James Howard Sears; her brother-in-law, Robert Moschel; her step son, Larry Moschel; and her great grandson, Eric. She is survived by her two daughters, Belinda Connor (Tony); step daughter Judith Moschel; her brother Edward Sears (Lil); her sister, Barbara Grierson; her sister-in-law, Margaret Sears; her sister-in-law, Margaret Moschel; her niece Rita Williams-Ellingwood (Bob); her god daughter, Crystal Hall; her 15 grandchildren; and her 14 great-grandchildren.

Family and friends may visit at the KIRKLEY RUDDICK FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday, April 8th, from 3-5pm and 7-9pm. Funeral service will be on Thursday at 12 p.m.Interment Glen Haven Memorial Park.