Todd Michael Gatchell, 37, of Bausman, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 21, 2011 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Samuel H. Gatchell, III and Judith L. Conlin Whiteside.

He graduated from J. P. McCaskey High School and then earned an associates degree in Applied Science Electronics Technology from the PA College of Technology in Williamsport. Todd was a Technical Specialist III for R. R. Donnelley, first in Lancaster and currently in York for 15 years. 

He previously helped coach the Rabid Turtles Roller Hockey Team. A sports fan, he loved the Flyers, Yankees, Steelers and Celtics. Todd enjoyed bowling and playing fantasy football and baseball leagues. He was an avid poker player and movie buff. He loved woodworking, rescuing dogs, going to the mountains near Galeton and spending time with family and friends. Todd was a member of Faith United Church of Christ in Lancaster.

Surviving Todd are his grandmother Pauline Conlin, father Samuel H., III, husband of Glenda Keck Gatchell and mother Judith L., wife of Kenneth Whiteside, all of Lancaster. Also surviving are his stepsisters, Kim, wife of Wayne Leighty of Colorado and Candace, wife of Dr. Charles Kessel of New Jersey; stepbrothers, Joel, husband of Theresa Kise of Churchville and Joshua Kise of Lancaster; 3 nephews, Charlie and Alex Kessel and Landon Kise; his niece Milana Kise; lots of cousins, and his dogs Diesel, Remy and Kane. Also surviving are the following aunts and uncles: Ellen Shutt, Joseph Gatchell, George and David Sinopoli, Brian Keck, Patricia Book, Dawn Hetrick, Jesse and Barbara Conlin, Sandy Conlin, Horace and Brenda Davidson, Charles and Judy Hess, John and Linda Whiteside, Dave and Diane Herr, Jackie Ayers and Bob Wagner.       

Please wear your favorite sports team clothing to Todd’s Memorial Service on Saturday, June 4, 2011, at 11 AM at the Lancaster Alliance Church, 210 Pitney Rd., Lancaster, PA. The Rev. John C. Rieker will officiate. Todd’s family will receive friends immediately following the memorial service. Interment will be private. Please omit flowers. Contributions can be made in Todd’s memory to the Valley Animal House Rescue, 114 Sporting Hill Rd., Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 or the Humane League of Lancaster Co., 2195 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster, PA 17602.  To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100.