Obituaries
Rev. Richard L. Peris, Jr.
Reverend Richard L. Peris, Jr., of Lancaster, passed away peacefully Friday, December 7, 2012, at Hospice & Community Care, Lancaster.
Born in Lancaster on April 28, 1940, he was the husband of Barbara (Miller) Peris of Lancaster, and the son of the late Richard L. Peris, Sr., and Nellie Elizabeth (Hargan) Peris. His first wife, Billie Jean (Carter) Peris passed away in 2002.
At the time of his death, Reverend Peris was the pastor at United Pentecostal Church in Lancaster for 37 years. He was a member of UCPI where he acted as Presbyter, and was also the former superintendent. He was the bookkeeper/treasurer of AFSCME. Rev. Peris was employed as a mechanic for PennDOT, retiring in 2002.
He was a graduate of McCaskey High School and a 1974 graduate of Texas Bible College.
An Air Force veteran, he was dedicated to his church and his Lord, gentle and kind to all. He will be sadly missed by those whose lives he touched.
In addition to his wife of nine years, he is survived by two brothers: Donald C. and John W. Peris, both of Lancaster county; five sisters: Linda L. Evans, Dianne M. Wolf, Joanne M. Smiley, Joyce E. Gephart, and Karen P. McLellan, all of Lancaster county; ten grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Brenda L. Peris. He is also survived by five stepdaughters: Connie Carter and her husband Bradley of Mineral Ridge, OH, Cynthia Anderson of Austintown, OH, Christina Russell of Rogersville, TN, Carolyn Anderson of Warre, OH, and Crystal Anderson of Mineral Ridge, OH;
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA with Rev. Keith Barker officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at the funeral home, and again on Wednesday one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Conestoga Memorial Park. Kindly omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to United Pentecostal Church, 747 Centerville Rd., Lancaster, PA 17602. To place a condolence online, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100
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This morning as I thought of Bro Peris I thought of a man who truly lived the fruits of the spirit. Early on in my walk with God he was one of the many great preachers I was blessed to have heard preach from the pulpit. His enthusiasm and desire to preach the Word of God has left a residue on my life for eternity. I am so thankful for the promise of Calvary. Jesus hung on the cross and by his stripes we are healed. Bro Peris is now healed and living for all eternity with our Savior Jesus Christ. What a reward. I know the family will miss him in the flesh, but the spiritual residue he has left on so many is a blessing beyond words. We love our dear friend Barb Peris and want her and the family, both in the natural and the spiritual, to know that we are loving each of you and supporting you in prayer.
God Bless
Gerald & Nan Lucas
I’m so sorry for you loss. I have known his wife Barb for many years and this is going to be a great loss to her and her family. Praise God that he welcomed another soldier home. May you find peace in knowing he’s with the king of kings. –
Cassandra Pridemore- Gaydosz
