Obituaries
William Francis Landis, Jr., 79
October 02, 2013
William Francis Landis, Jr., 79, of East Petersburg, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 2.
Born in York, he was the husband of Virginia (Gladfelter) Landis of East Petersburg, and the son of the late William Francis Landis, Sr., and Louise (Bupp) Landis.
A 1952 graduate of William Penn Senior High School, Bill was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict where he served as a Morse Code Interceptor.
The owner of Bill Landis Architects since 1971, Bill enjoyed amateur radio, fishing and setting up model trains for his grandson in his spare time.
In addition to his wife of 52 years, he is survived by a daughter, Susan L. Leid and her husband, Brian of Mount Joy; a grandson, Zach; four sisters: Joanne Klinedinst, Jane Wallick, Joye Lynne Trone; and Judy Garrett; and one brother, James Landis.
Services and burial will be private at the convenience of the family.
Kindly omit flowers. Memorial contributions in Bill’s memory may be made to East Petersburg Fire Company, 6076 Pine St., East Petersburg, PA 17520 or to Susquehanna Valley EMS, 126 Keller Ave., Lancaster, PA 17601.
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Condolences to the Family
October 07, 2013
Ginny & Family, What a wonderful man Bill was and a great neighbor. We will miss him greatly. I will continue to pray for comfort for your family. Hang on to those wonderful memories having Bill as a part of your family. Love, Mel, JR, Kelsey & Hansel Akers
October 05, 2013
Deepest sympathies to Bill’s family. I worked with Bill on the McCrory project when I first moved to Lancaster in the 80’s, and did some free lance design work for his business. He had the greatest sense of humor. When things became overwhelming on the McCrory project, he would just get this grin on his face and crack up with laughter. (as would I). Don’t know if Ginny remembers the day we invited you and Bill out to our farm in Quarryville and we took a tour through the woods. (many yrs. ago). Bill was such a gentleman, helping you gallantly across the stream and rugged terrain. So sorry for your loss.
Darlene Oberg – Marietta
October 05, 2013
Dear Ginny, Susan and Family, I am so sorry about Bill’s passing. It’s so hard to believe that all these years have passed since we lived beside you on Buchanan Ave. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Sincerely, and with Love,
Janet (Jan) Solomon and Family
October 05, 2013
October5,2013 Please accept my sincere sympathy at Bill’s passing. I knew Bill when we both worked at
Buchart Engineering. He will be sorely missed. Thomas F. Shirk, Lancaster
October 04, 2013
Ginny and Susan, please accept my heartfelt condolences for the loss of your husband and father. Though years and circumstances have hindered our friendship, it nevertheless is filled with many, many good memories.
I recall one time when “G. I. Bill” brought an automatic rifle down to the farm to test it out on groundhogs. Bill thought he had it on single shot as a groundhog ran out from cover 40 feet away. Of course, it was on automatic. Bill sure didn’t hit that hogger, but he had that thing dancing like I had never seen any animal before. And the look on Bill’s face — PRICELESS!
In your sorrow, I hope you are able to find peace through the many, similar, fond memories. — Jerry Solomon, Lancaster
October 04, 2013
Sue and family; my most sincere condolences. I understand the pain and sadness of losing a father all too well. Many prayers coming your way as you navigate this difficult time.
Angela Armentrout-Miller
October 04, 2013
It´s very sad to say goodbye to my beloved uncle. I fell very lucky to have had such a great Uncle Bill.
