Obituaries
Edward Rychalsky, 59
Edward "Pops" Rychalsky, 59, a devoted husband, father, pop-pop and friend went home to rest with the Lord on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Highly thought of by so many, he will be missed greatly by his beloved wife Linda, with whom he celebrated 37 years of marriage on March 13, his daughters Audrey, fiancé of Raymond Kenny, Cathy, wife of Russ Carl Jr., Bernadette, wife of Daniel Rosa, Crystal, wife of Charles Pannell, his ten loving grandchildren: Scott Kenny, Daniel Rosa, Ashley Braungard, Justin Rosa, Halie Braungard, Damian Rosa, Marcus Rosa, Brianna Rychalsky-Carl, Cheridyn Pannell and Christian Pannell. Pops is also survived by his sister, Sister Joan Rychalsky, IHM, by his brother, Joseph Rychalsky, husband of Carol as well as by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Pops will be greatly missed by his best friend/almost brother, Bob Chambers. His father Joseph, his mother Audrey, and his brother Robert preceded him in death.
Pops enjoyed his wonderful co-workers and owners of Hammond Pretzels where he worked since 1991. He loved to talk and share with the numerous people with whom he had the opportunity to greet on his route each day.
Pops was inspired by so many extraordinary individuals throughout his life and made it his priority to give back. Pops spent many years volunteering as a coach and/or assistant for the various St. Joseph athletic teams and the men’s club as a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church/Parish. He and Linda were foster parents for fifteen-years, providing love, care and security to many beautiful children.
Pops loved spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. He enjoyed sharing food, fun and companionship with family, neighbors, friends and co-workers alike. Sunday morning breakfasts were a favorite past time for him and for all those fortunate enough to drop by for his great meals, especially his S.O.S.
Pops served our beautiful country as a member of the United States Air Force. It was here that fate led Ed and Linda to an all-too-short but most memorable and meaningful life together.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 440 St. Joseph Street, Lancaster, on Monday, April 28, 2008 at 10:00AM. Interment will be in St Joseph New Catholic Cemetery, Bausman, PA. A viewing will be held at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 414 E. King Street, Lancaster on Sunday from 4:00-6:00PM and at the church on Monday from 9-10:00AM.
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Linda, Cathy, Audrey and BJ,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have many great memories with your family and with Mr. Rychalsky. Know that you are loved and being prayed for during your time of grief. I am sorry I am too far away to give any comfort in person but know that my family and I are thinking of you.
Jenn (Hamaker) Harmon
Linda I love you all and my prayers are with you all through this difficult time.I am sorry I can not come.I loved Ed and he will be sadly missed.I love you all!
Ashley (Cline) Sipple…Your loving neice
We are so very sorry for your loss. I know that he is up in heaven being my dad’s "tour guide" like he always was in AC!
Love,
Peg, Peggy, and Joe
There are few words anyone can say to ease your broken hearts. We know Ed no longer has pain and has seen the face of God. Only after his mon had a good talk with him and Ed knew she would have much to say. His memory lives on through you . Know you are in my thoughts and prayers
Our deepest sympathy,
Edna,Paul and Family
Dear Linda,Audrey, Cathy and BJ,
My sincerest condolences on the death of Ed. All of you have been and are always in my prayers and best wishes.
Fondest regards Fr. Bob
Linda and family,
We are extremely sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Kelley, Jason and Aiden Doyle
WHERE TO BEGIN….WHAT A WONDERFUL MAN!!!! HE WAS SO GIVING HIS HEART MUST HAVE BEEN AS BIG AS THE GRAND CANYON. HE WAS A WONDERFUL FATHER, HUSBAND,BROTHER,AND GRANDFATHER TO HIS FAMILY. THEY WERE VERY LUCKY TO HAVE SUCH A LOVING, GIVING MAN IN THEIR LIVES. CONSIDER YOURSELVES BLESSED. GARY AND I ALSO FEEL BLESSING TO HAVE THE RYCHALSKY’S IN OUR LIVES. IT MAKES ME SMILE WHEN I THINK OF POPS AND MOM AND THE GREAT TIMES WE HAVE HAD WITH THEM OVER THE YEARS. THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES….THEY WILL LIVE ON FOREVER!! I AM ESPECIALLY GRATEFUL TO POP AND MOM FOR GIVING ME MY BEST FRIEND, AUDREY. MY LIFE IS COMPLETE WITH HER IN IT. THE LIVES POP TOUCHED ARE ALL THE BETTER THANKS TO HIS GENUINE GOODNESS. THAT IS NOT EASY QUALITY TO FIND IN PEOPLE THESE DAYS. GOD HAS TAKEN A GREAT MAN FROM ALL OF US, BUT HE IS GIVING TO OTHERS AS WE SPEAK. GOD BLESS YOU POP…XOXO
LOVE, Q
Sorry we will not be able to attend services for Ed, but please know you have our deepest sympathy and will be in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time of loss. God bless.
Sincerely,
Skip Everetts
This is from Eileen a receiver at Weis Markets. Pops was a Hammonds delivery man and was the best. I looked forward to seeing him Mondays and Fridays until he got sick. I will miss him.
God bless his wife Linda and all his family who he loved.
Eileen Watkins
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We know he will be missed.
Jim and Keith Eshleman
John Herr’s Village Market
Millersville
LINDA AND FAMILY,
WE WANT TO EXTEND OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO YOU LINDA, FAMILY AND FRIENDS. HE WAS A GOOD MAN, HUSBAND, FATHER AND A FRIEND. I’M SURE THE LORD HAS A SPECIAL PLACE FOR HIM UP THERE. TAKE CARE AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
SAM AND JOAN FULGINITI
Please know that my thoughts are with you Cathy, and your family. The love and support of your family and friends will bring you much comfort in the days ahead. Please take care.
Andrea.
Dear Aunt Linda, Audrey, Cathy, and BJ,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Uncle Ed was truly an amazing person who gave so much and was always there for everyone.
We were so glad that he was able to meet and hold his grandniece, Kaley Anne.
We will miss him!
Love Joe, Barb, and Kaley Rychalsky
LINDA AND FAMILY
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES,GOD HAS CALLED A FINE HERO HOME…MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF LOSS. I AM ESPECIAALY GRATEFUL FOR BOTH YOU AND POPS RAISING MY DAUGHTER INTO THE WOMAN SHE HAS BECOME;AND FOR ALWAYS HAVING MADE ME A PART OF HER LIFE AS WELL AS HER GROWTH. MARISOL HAS TURNED INTO A STRONG AND GIVING PERSON DUE TO BOTH OF YOUR UPBRINGING,DISCIPLINE AND MAINLY LOVE. I AM ALSO THANKING YOU FOR SHOWING ME A BETTER WAY. WE WILL LOVE AND MISS HIM DEARLY…AS WE LOVE YOU ALL TOO!POPS GOD HAS CALLED YOU HOME,BUT YOU WILL FOREVER BE IN OUR HEARTS
Linda-
I’m so sorry about your husband. He was a really sweet guy that I remember back in the days. Hope all is going well for you.
Deb Flanagan
My thoughts and prayers are with your family in this difficult time.
Shannon Wolpert
