Leroy Schlotzhauer, 83

Leroy Schlotzhauer, 83, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2011 at the Essa Flory Hospice Center.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Leroy and Mae (Shotzberger) Schlotzhauer.  Leroy was married for 61 years to his wife, Mary Schlotzhauer.

Leroy retired after 44 years of service with Armstrong.  He enjoyed traveling and playing Bridge.  He was an active member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church with the Evangelical Committee.

In addition to his wife, Mary, Leroy is survived by a daughter, Karen Schlotzhauer-Vargo; four grandchildren: Michael Schlotzhauer, Nika Auld, wife of Mark, Taurean Vargo, husband of Christie, and Derek Vargo; one great-grandchild: Sapphire Vargo.  He was preceded in death by a son, Gary Schlotzhauer; a daughter, Elaine Smith; and a sister, Jean Arnold.

A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, November 18, 2011 at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 540 West Walnut St., Lancaster, PA 17603 with Pastor Kurt Strause officiating.  Friends are welcomed to greet the family from 10-11 AM at church.  In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Leroy’s memory to Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Dr., Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604 or www.hospiceoflancaster.org.  To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-393-9661