Barry Howard Penchansky, 62, of Lancaster, died peacefully at home Saturday November 29th.

Born in Bayonne, NJ, he was the son of Samuel & Sophie Penchansky.

An Eagle Scout, he graduated from Bayonne High School, Rutgers University (cum laude), and Jefferson Medical College.

Barry served the United States Air Force from 1974-76.  He worked as an Aviation Medical Examiner since 1976 and has been a much-loved family physician at Southeast Lancaster Health Services since 1979.

An avid traveler, adventurer, skier, aerobatic pilot, artist, photographer, and humanitarian, as well as a 30 year cancer survivor, he is survived by his son Jacob and daughter Laura.

 A memorial service will be held at Charles F.  Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA  on Sunday, Dec. 7^th at 1 PM. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the charity of your choice. To send an online condolence, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com

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