Herbert Lefever Book, 94 of Lancaster, passed away on Monday August 11, 2008 at Maple Farms Nursing Center in Akron, PA. He was born March 28, 1914, in Refton, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Milo and Mabel (Lefever) Book.
             Herb was married to Joan K. Harnish for 60 years. Joan died on August 15, 2001. Herb was a devoted father and grandfather to his family. He is survived by his four children, Jerry Book of Lancaster, PA, husband of Paulette, Herb Book of Tualatin Oregon, husband of Patti, Kathi Book, partner of Bryant Brown, of Ocean City, Maryland, and Helen Shaubach, of Lancaster, PA, wife of Craig. He has six grandchildren, Jasen Book, son of Jerry and Paulette Book, Jonathan and Alison Book, children of Herb and Patti Book, David Niklaus, son of Kathi Book, Lauren and Lyndsy Shaubach, daughters of Helen and Craig Shaubach. He was preceded in death by his two sisters, Helen and Miriam.

              Herb went to school at East Lampeter High School where he excelled at basketball and baseball. He worked at RCA in Lancaster where he also played baseball. After leaving RCA he began a career in Real Estate sales, which included the formation of his own brokerage, Book Real Estate. Herb was an avid golfer, and a Charter member of Conestoga Country Club, a member of Media Heights Country Club, and Olde Hickory Golf Course and the Elks Club of Lancaster. He also enjoyed gardening and feeding and caring for birds and other wildlife.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 23^rd at St John Neumann Catholic Church 601 East Delp Rd. Lancaster PA. 17601 at 10AM with Rev. Michael Culkin as Celebrant. There will be a visitation from 9AM until the time of the service. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Herb’s memory to the American Heart Association 610 Community Way, Suite1, Lancaster PA 17603.  Arrangements by the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel Inc. Lititz, PA 560- 5100. To send an online condolence, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com.

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