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Thomas Howard Levering, 63

Thomas Howard Levering, 63, of Lititz, died peacefully Thursday February 11, 2010.  Born in Ephrata, Tom is the son of Dorothy (Hoover) Diem and the late Howard Levering.  He was happily married to Helen (Cox) Levering for 31 years.

An entrepreneur, Tom owned and operated R & T Homes of Akron since 1972.  Tom was committed to his business and was driven to provide his customers with the best personal service. He also founded the Rawhide Saloon in Ephrata, where he enjoyed cooking and gathering with friends.

Tom attended Milton Hershey School. He was a life-long car enthusiast and enjoyed racing cars at Maple Grove Speedway.  He played semi-pro football for the Schuylkill Haven Coal Crackers, and the Lebanon Rams.  Tom also sponsored and played on several slow pitch softball teams including a national championship team.  Tom enjoyed riding his Harley, boating, snowmobiling, hunting, fishing and travel.  He also had a love of cooking and sharing meals with family and friends at his Rehoboth beach house.

Tom was a veteran of the US Army and was awarded a National Defense Service Medal.  He is a member of St. James Catholic Church.

In addition to his wife, Tom is survived by his children, Michelle, married to Timothy Ashworth of Lititz, Kimberly Hackman and Melissa Levering of Lititz, Amanda Levering, wife of Israel Fernandez of Lancaster and Matthew Levering of Philadelphia and five grandchildren.  He is also survived by siblings Lamar, Gary, Michael, and David Levering, and Kate Hoffner, and many nieces and nephews. 

Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial being held Monday, February 15, 2010 at 11 AM at Our Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 320 Church Ave., Ephrata, PA 17522 with Rev. Paul V. Bryan C.SS.R. as Celebrant.  A viewing will be held Sunday evening from 4 until 7 PM at Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Chapel, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543.  Interment will be in Brownstown Evangelical Cemetery, Brownstown, PA.  To send an online condolence, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com.

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IN MEMORY OF TOM
GOD SAW HE WAS GETTING TIRED, AND A CURE WAS NOT TO BE.
SO HE PUT HIS ARMS AROUND HIM AND WHISPERED "COME WITH ME" WITH TEARFUL EYES WE WATCHED HIM SUFFER, AND SAW HIM FADE AWAY.  ALTHOUGH WE LOVED HIM DEARLY, WE COULD NOT MAKE HIM STAY.
A GOLDEN HEART STOPPED BEATING, HARD WORKING HANDS AT REST.  GOD BROKE OUR HEARTS TO PROVE TO US HE ONLY TAKES THE BEST.

THE HOFFMANS
JIM AND JEANIE

HELEN AND FAMILY WE WILL KEEP YOU ALL IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

I am saddened to hear of Tom’s death. I offer prayers and condolences to you and your family.
Joe Crawford (Ireland Trip)

Dear Helen and Amanda,
Tom was someone who certainly loved the industry! It was second only to the love he shared for his family, which was evident everytime as his face would smile and his eyes would sparkle. His generosity over the years will always be remembered. We all have many memories and stories to tell of his wit and wisdom. Unfortunately our industry has lost another pioneer.
Kevin and Karen Hassett

Gary and family,
 You are in our thoughts and prayers. We wish you strength over the next days.
Your friends,
Jim and Mel Glick

Helen, Amanda, Matt and other family,
Linda and I were saddened to learn of Tom’s death.  We remember your wonderful generosity to OMPH school while our children were there.  Tom and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Trust that you will find strength and hope in our loving Savior, Jesus Christ.
God Bless
Bob and Linda Lowe

We are so saddened by your loss. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time and Tom will surely be missed by everyone he has met. He was truly a wonderful person.
Sincerely,
The Caruso Family (Ignazio, Rosella, Frank, Sara and Vita)

From Vito Randazzo, family and Roma piazza staff, we send our prayers for the loss of your family member.

Helen and Family,
 When we met you and Tom, it was evident how much Tom loved you and your family and he was so kind and friendly to us. My sisters and I often mentioned what a great couple you were and how you made a sad occasion for us into a very happy experience. Helen, our love and prayers are with you and your family.

Ed Rund, Debbie Lauchnor, Janice Wissler, Dave Rund, Dorothy Rund, Kathy Liddick, Marybeth Musser

I wanted to express my condolences and let you know that I will keep Tom in my prayers.
Tom will be missed by many.
Mark Conte

To Helen (Cox) Levering:
Never met your husband but sending my sincere thoughts to you and your family. Because of our happy days at St. Anthony’s and LCHS, I was sorry to hear about his passing and having to leave his family.
Sincerely,
Terry (Pegoretti) Shelly

Please accept our sincere condolences and prayers to all the family members of late Tom Levering on this sorrow occasion. We had many fruitful years of business association with Tom levering and his absence will be dearly missed by us all.

Dr. and Mrs. Chadaga, Victoria Manor Estates, Epharata.

Your family is in our hearts and minds at this time.  Mr. Levering was always a positive and supportive force throughout our years at Lancaster Catholic High School.
Fondly,
Mike DiPaolo and family

Helen, Matt and Amanda, George and I were so sorry to learn of Tom’s passing. He was a wonderful husband and father and will be sorely missed.
Please know that he will be in our prayers.
George & Judy Bennett

Helen and family,
We are so deeply saddened to hear of Tom’s death.
He will be surely missed by us and the community.
We offer our heartfelt prayers and condolences to you and your entire family.

Wil & Maryann Burkhart
Pleasant Valley Spas
Ephrata

Words cannot express how sorry we are…and how sad.  Our thoughts and our
prayers are with you Helen..and with your family.  Please know that we are
praying for you.

Dear Helen:
It was with a great sense of loss when Bob informed me of Tom’s death. As
you know we had many good years together. I will miss him dearly.  My
sincere thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Joe

We always enjoyed meeting up with you at the shows and trips.
You will be missed by many.  Our thoughts and prayers to the
family.
Jerry and Brenda Heckener

Tom will be sadly missed by all of us at Marlette Homes.  He was a faithful friend and loyal business associate.  To his family, especially Helen, Amanda, and Gary, we pray God’s peace and comfort will help you in this time of sorrow.

To the entire Family,
  Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this sad time and hopes that all the wonderful memories will help ease your pain and sorrow.
Ray & Doris Good
     and the
H&R BLOCK family

Helen and Family,
 Even in our brief dealings with Tom, the love for his family and his business was very evident. He was an inspiration to all of us and will be missed dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jeff & Kiley Eisenbise
Paramount Home Sales

To Amanda and family:
I only met your father a few times but I know he was very proud of you.
Danny & I are very sorry to hear of his passing and we send our warmest thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
May your many memories of happier times sustain you now and in the future.
Sincerely,
Danny & Joyce (Herr) Scheurich

Helen:
I am saddened by the loss of Tom, it was so sad to to read about his passing in the paper. Helen , you and the family will always be in our prayers. He will not only be missed by me and my family , but everyone that ever knew him. The manufactured housing industry  has certainly lost an icon. God bless the family.
Don and Dorothy Wood

To the Levering Family,
We wanted to extend our condolences and let you know that we will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. We know it is a difficult time, but rely on God and each other to stay strong.
Sincerely,
The Scorzetti Family (Domenic, Angela, Domenic, and Lauren)

Condolences and comfort to Tom’s family and friends.
His presence will be missed by all who knew and worked with him.
Lu Hocker, CPM
Property Management, Inc

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