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Wade H. Senseney, 65

Wade H. Senseney, 65, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2010 at his residence.

He was the husband of April J. Selby Senseney, with whom he celebrated 32 years of marriage this past May 21st. Born in York, he was the son of the late Lewis K. and Esther I. Ness Senseney.

Wade had served in the US Navy from 1963 to 1986, retiring as a Petty Officer First Class. During his time, he was stationed in Massachusetts, Willow Grove, and Jacksonville, and had participated in the Gemini spacecraft program recoveries. Following this, Wade had been a postal mechanic for the US Postal Service in Brockton, MA for 15 years, retiring in 2002.

He attended Lititz United Methodist Church.

Wade was involved with the Salvation Army, enjoyed building model airplanes, and enjoyed music, playing the tuba. He was involved over the years in his church’s recording ministries.

In addition to his wife, Wade is survived by his sons: Jeff A. married to Lora Senseney of York and David W. married to Beth Senseney of Lancaster; his daughter Karen M. Sweitzer of Strasburg, and his 6 grandchildren: Cody, Kaylee, Katie, Brandon, Samantha, and Joelyn.

Friends will be received on Thursday, March 18, 2010 from 10:30-11AM at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home and Chapel, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA, with the Memorial Service to follow at 11AM, the Rev. Steven Rogers officiating. Interment at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery at 1:30PM.  In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Wade’s memory to Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125 or to the Salvation Army, 131 S. Queen St., Box 868, Lancaster, PA 17603. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com

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We want to extend our deepest sympathy in the lost of your loved one.  Our hearts will be with you in the days to come.
Your husband and father is now at peace in the presence of his loving father.
My you find peace and comfort in the days ahead knowing this.

Vernon and Becky

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.      You have our Deepest Sympathy.
                          
Although you have never met us, Wade’s father (Lewis)(Bud) as we called him was my husbands cousin, (also his best man when we got married)

We spent many happy times with them when Wade was just a little boy.
We lost contact with Wade after his father passed away.

We live in York and would love to hear from you.
Bill and Pat Kronk
bp.kronk@verizon.net

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