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Charles A. “Chuck” Moore II, 66

December 27, 2016

Charles A. “Chuck” Moore II, 66, of Lancaster, formerly of State College and Waterville, ME, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 following a kayaking accident on the Susquehanna River.
Born in Newbury, PA, he was the son of the late Charles A. and Margaret (Dieffenbacher) Moore, who were also formerly Lancaster residents.
He was a member of Grace Baptist Church and was dedicated in his life’s work and faith to helping people achieve sobriety and faith in God.
Chuck was an avid sportsman, kayaker, photographer, digital artist, and chef. He photographed many of the historic airplanes and spacecraft on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center, Smithsonian Air and Space Museum. Always helping others, he had a strong background in health care and emergency medical response.
He is survived by his sister, Beth Moore and her spouse Gary Roles of Arlington, VA; his nephew Ross Duncan of Vallejo, CA; and niece Amber Duncan and great-nephew Luka Juric, all of Arlington, VA. He was preceded in death by a sister, Janna Moore, and brother-in-law, Kim Widen, of Copenhagen Denmark.
A Memorial Service focusing on remembrance and sharing will be held at 4 PM Sunday, January 15, 2017, at Grace Baptist Church, 1899 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603 with Pastors Greg Funk and Marv Reich officiating. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.
Kindly omit flowers. Memorial contributions in Chuck’s memory may be made to Water Street Missions, 210 S. Prince St., Lancaster, PA 17603.

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January 03, 2017

Chuck Moore helped to save my life. Early in the evening of February 10, 2000 on my way home from work in Harrisburg, I collapsed on the sidewalk in front of the Lancaster train station, stricken by a heart blockage. My heart stopped completely. I am told that while other passers-by called for emergency medical help, Mr. Moore administered chest compressions to keep the blood flowing to my brain. Mr. Moore was joined at some point by a volunteer fire fighter (Ron Comfort) and then a bit later by two Lancaster police officers (Hersheiser and Mowrer) who used a defibrillator to re-start my heart. An ambulance arrived to take me to Lancaster Regional Hospital where a cardiologist inserted a stent. I experienced a full recovery and have been able to carry on my life. I attribute my lack of brain damage to Mr. Moore’s chest compressions.
Later in the spring of 2000, I had coffee with Mr. Moore and thanked him for his help. As I recall that conversation, he was happy to hear of my recovery. He described himself as a photographer.
I thank God for Chuck Moore!
Berry Friesen
Lancaster PA

January 02, 2017

Chuck thank you for everything you did for me as well as for others. Your leadership and faith was an inspiration to me. God bless you chuck, I love and miss you!

January 02, 2017

We are so sorry for your loss. Chuck was a good friend to us and we will miss him dearly. We know he is rejoicing in heaven with his Lord and Savior.
Frank and Laurie Koerber

Services: Sunday, January 15, 2017; 4:00 PM; Grace Baptist Church; 1899 Marietta Ave.; Lancaster, PA
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