Obituaries

Samuel Ross Spearing, 87

April 18, 2015

Samuel Ross Spearing, June 6, 1927 – April 18, 2015, son of the late Samuel Blair Spearing & Ella (Moyer) Spearing. Husband of Lois (Byers) Spearing of 63 years.
He held a Bachelor’s Degree and Masters Equivalency in vocational education; 22 years of teaching at Willow Street VoTech; served 4 years in the Navel Reserves; was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Lois, are children: Kathleen Sorensen, wife of Thomas, of Huntingdon, PA, Linda Werner of NM, Samuel F. Spearing, husband of Kim, of Holtwood, PA, Richard Spearing, husband of Sherri, of Holtwood, PA and Joseph Spearing, husband of Mary, of NC; 9 grandchildren & 6 great-grandchilren.
He was preceded in death by a son, John Spearing in October 1983, and 9 siblings.
A viewing will take place from 7-8 PM on Friday, April 24, 2015 at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA 17602 and again on Saturday, April 25, 2015 from 9-10 AM with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 119 S. Prince St., Lancaster, PA 17602. Interment will be at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.

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Condolences to the Family

May 10, 2015

My condolences. Sam was my Auto body instructor in 1978, and the reason I finished High School.
Dennis Young

April 24, 2015

Dear Aunt Lois & family,
We were deeply saddened to learn of Uncle Sam’s passing. He was one of a kind and will be sorely missed!
I have so many fond memories of Uncle Sam…many dating from childhood summers spent in Altoona. Who knew that our family line could so easily be confirmed via the shared love of cocoa and peanut butter bread?! A Spearing through and through, I will miss his laugh & twinkling eyes.
Uncle Sam will live on in the memories of those who loved him. May the joy and laughter of those memories bring you peace at this difficult time.
With love,
Terri, Earnie, Trey, Cj & Loren Hills

April 21, 2015

May your family continue to gain strength , as the hearer of prayer embraces your hearts during this most difficult time. Keep comforting one another and building one another up, with love and encouragement to stay strong.Our sincere condolence. The Sigler Family

Visitation: Friday, April 24, 2015; 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM; Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory; 414 East King Street; Lancaster, PA 17602
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Visitation: Saturday, April 25, 2015; 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM; St. Mary’s Catholic Church; 119 S. Prince St.; Lancaster, PA
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Services: Saturday, April 25, 2015; 10:00 AM; St. Mary’s Catholic Church; 119 S. Prince St.; Lancaster, PA
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