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 Ernest
T. Vitatoe, 86, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Sunday, October
30, 2011 at Lancaster General Hospital.
He was the
husband of Mary F. Bonawitz Vitatoe, with whom he celebrated 26
years of marriage this past April 5th. He had
previously been married to the late Betty J. Reese Vitatoe, who
passed away in 1984. Born in Kingston, OK, he was the son of the
late Milton and Rhoda Frances Teel Vitatoe.
Ernest had
worked for Armstrong World Industries as a foreman for 39 years.
A sportsman,
he enjoyed hunting, bowling, golf and was very athletic.
He had been of
the Methodist faith when he lived in Oklahoma, but he was
affiliated with the Lancaster Church of the Nazarene in recent
years.
Ernest was a
US Army veteran of World War II, serving as a Corporal in the
African and Italian campaigns.
In addition to
his wife, Mary, he is survived by his son, Ernest D. married to
Sue Vitatoe of Lancaster; his stepdaughters Debra married to Dale
Witmer of New Providence and Carol married to Michael Bastendorf
of Lancaster; his 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. He
was preceded in death by his daughter, Brenda Burkholder.
Friends will
be received on Thursday, November 3, 2011 from 1-2PM at the
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 441 N. George St.,
Millersville, PA , with the Funeral Service to follow at 2PM, the
Rev. Mark Justice officiating. Interment in Millersville Mennonite
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his
memory to the United Way of Lancaster County, 630 Janet Ave,
#A100, Lancaster, PA 17601-4589. To send an online condolence,
please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home
& Crematory 872-5041 |
