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Gary O. “Cubby” West, 69
Gary “Cubby” O. West, 69, of Lititz, PA, passed away in his home on Thursday, January 24, 2013, following a long battle with Philadelphia Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Born in Crawfordsville, IN, he was the son of the late John Thomas West and Beatrice Irene (Pittman) West. Gary was the husband of Katherine A. Ligday whom he married on November 16, 2007.
A veteran of the Vietnam War, Gary served in the US Air Force. He retried from RR Donnelley with 46 years in the Customer Service Department. He was a member of the VFW Post 1463 and the American Legion in Lititz, PA and the Hubley Club in Lancaster, PA. Gary was also a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and for Hospice and Community Care. He attended St. James Catholic Church. Gary enjoyed playing softball and was an avid golfer.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Katherine, Gary is survived by three children, Jeffrey S. Jeter, husband of Jennifer, of Knoxville, TN, Christopher J. West, husband of Melanie, of Hampton, VA, and Lori “LJ” J. West, wife of David Long, of Durham, NC; six grandchildren, Zachary, Kendria “Chip”, Gabrielle, Odessa, Olivia and Reagan; a niece, Kate Cassel; a great-nephew, Ian Cassel; and a brother, Ricky West, husband of Dottie, of Clarkston, UT.
Gary was preceded in death by Sandra J. (Reynolds) West; and two brothers, Charles Teddy West and John Michael West.
A Celebration of Gary’s Life will be held at the VFW Post 1463, 14 North Spruce Street, Lititz, PA on Tuesday, January 29th, 2013 at 6pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Gary’s memory to the Hospice and Community Care, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604. To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100
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May 19, 2015
I just found out Gary is gone. I kept looking for him in Indiana. We were very close friends in the Air Force.and I have many stories.
Know that he was a fine person and I’m sure that he will be missed by all who knew him.
rick knight
May 19, 2015
I was a very close friend of Gary in ther air force. Many stories ans so sorry to know he is gone. A great person.
So sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. He was my first cousin on my Father’s side. His mother was a half sister to my Dad Roy G. Pittman. He and she and Aunt Fannie and Uncle Slim were close relatives. From Kenneth W. Pittman and Charlene Pittman Logan, P O Box 135, Russellville In 46175
My deepest sympathy. God Bless to the family. You are in my prayers.
Teri Utterback-Powell
Destin,Florida
My heart felt sympathy to Gary’s family on his passing. We worked together in the catalog area for many years. I enjoyed Gary’s stories and humor.
Sincerely,
Dave Edgecombe
My name is Blenda (Fleming) Rice. I worked with Gary for many years at RRD before my whole department moved to Greenfield Road (some 25 plus years ago.) Gary was such a likable wonderful man!! He made everyone around him happy!!
I am so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Blenda Rice
I worked with Gary for over 20 years. I had a great amount of respect and admiration for Gary. After he retired we all missed him a great deal.
So sorry for your loss. Gary was one of a kind!
Wendy Reitzel
You’re in our thoughts and prayers. I worked with Gary at RRD, he was fun to be around.
Denise & Jeff Haines
My heartfelt condolences to the Gary West Family. I worked with Gary and at one time he was also our neighbor.
Herwig G. Schutzler, former Director of RRD Mapping Services
Kathy, Laurie and the entire family my prayers and thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow. Cubby was a great man and a great friend.
