Obituaries
Howard L. Metz, 89
Howard L. Metz, 89, formerly of Smoketown, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2012 at Lancaster General Hospital.
He was the husband of the late Loraine F. Long Metz, who passed away in 2005 and the late Regina T. Heisler Metz who passed away in 1967. Born in Springfield, IL, he was the son of the late Frank S. and Etta F. Burns Metze.
Howard had worked for the RCA Corporation for 35 years until his retirement in 1985. Following retirement, he worked part-time for the High Steel Corp. as an escort driver for many years. Prior to RCA, he had worked at K&D Manufacturing for 10 years.
A US Navy veteran, Howard had served in World War II in the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters, receiving the Purple Heart for being injured in the invasion of Okinawa, serving on the USS Witter. He then enlisted again, serving on the USS Tarawa during the Korean War.
He was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church and was a third degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus Council 867.
Howard was a member of the American Legion Post 34, the Lancaster Liederkranz, and the 8th Ward Club. He was an enthusiastic traveler, visiting many destinations in Europe and almost all the states in the US. He loved the Philadelphia Phillies.
He is survived by his children: H. Lee Jr. married to Barbara Metz of Myrtle Beach, SC, Lawrence G. married to Kathi Metz of Mountville and Joyce E. married to Glenn Eshleman of Lancaster; and his 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Metze.
Friends will be received on Wednesday, July 11,2012 from 7-8PM at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA and again on Thursday, July 12, 2012 from 10-1030AM. The Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11AM at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 501 E. Orange St., Lancaster, PA 17602. Interment in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in his memory to St. Anthony of Padua Church at the above address. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-393-9661
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DEAR FAMILY OF HOWARD METZ,
PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS ON THE DEATH OF YOUR DEAR FATHER. I HAVE KEPT HIM IN PRAYERS EVEN THOUGH I NEVER HAD A CHANCE TO VISIT HIM WHEN I CAME HOME FROM BRAZIL SINCE RAINEY´S DEATH. HE WAS A GREAT PERSON AND FRIEND. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU AT THIS TIME OF GREAT LOSS.
SISTER FRANCINE, CSC
PS JOYCIE ADVISED ME TODAY OF HOWARD´S DEATH SO I DECIDED TO TRUST MY LUCK TO REACH YOU ON THE WEB, AND IT WORKED! MY E-MAIL IS fkleincsc@aol.com
Dear Metz family,
Sorry for your lost. We will be with you in prayer. Wish we could be with you. Terry is out on the road. Elaine has bad back issues and in treatment.
God be with you.
Roy E. Barley,Sr. & Elaine Barley & Terry Haines
Dear Joyce, Lee, Larry and all the Metz Family,
Thinking of your father, finally at rest, at peace. I have wonderful memories of when Uncle Howard came into our family and the happiness he brought to my beloved, Aunt Rainey. She loved him dearly. They shared many years of happiness. He had such a gentle way about him and was always welcoming and kind.
I notified Sister Francine and cousin,Lisa in Florida. I am sorry I won’t be able to attend the service due to a medical problem. I am with you in spirit and have kept Uncle Howard in my prayers throughout these years. I ran into Larry at a wedding a few years ago and he explained that your father might not know or recognize me if I went to visit him. Maybe I should have tried.
Joyce, special thoughts go out to you. Your dedication, devotion and loving care to your father and to Aunt Rainey throughout the years was a blessing to them both. God bless you!
Love and Prayers,
Loretta and Marty
P.S. Marty shared nice memories of conversations with your father about his military service and experiences. Your father was humble about all of that. An admirable trait.
Dear Lee, Larry and Joyce,
I offer my deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. He was such a good man with a gentle soul. It has been my privilege to have been his daughter in-law. He is at peace now with your Mother and Rainey.
Love,
Kathi
Joyce, Lee, Larry and the entire Metz family,
Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. The "Winborne" family knows how dear your father, our Uncle Howard is to you as he was very dear to us as well. He is such a kind and gentle spirit with such a BIG Heart. We experienced it firsthand. He and Aunt Rainey took Momma and 3 rowdy ‘southern’ teenagers in (including the 4 legged kids, Prince and Muffet) showing us how much he cared about us when we needed it the most. We have very fond memories of not only our time spent living with them but also when they would come down to Fl. for visits. He has a very special place in our hearts and always will.
Losing a parent is especially hard and although this is a very sad time please remember how special he was to so many and know that he is rejoicing in Heaven with all of those that have gone before him.
Take comfort in knowing that he is at peace and you too will see him again one day.
God Bless –
The Winborne Family (Lisa, Danny, Chrissy and Jamie).
