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Larry Jay Spece
Larry Jay Spece, 72, of Millsboro, DE, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, June 11th, 2025. He was born on June 21,1952 in Lancaster, PA, son of the late William and Dorothy (Gerfin) Spece.
Larry attended J.P. McCaskey High School in Lancaster, PA, graduating class of 1970. He was a master craftsman and skilled woodworker by trade. Larry enjoyed visiting Ocean City, MD as a young child with his family and fulfilled his dream of living by the beach for his adult life. Larry spent half his life living in slower lower Delaware, in the surrounding areas of Bethany Beach for the past 36 years. Larry enjoyed fishing and crabbing, cars, especially his Corvettes, rock music, baseball and football, woodworking and gardening.
Larry is survived by his son, Zac Spece and his wife Kristen of Milton, DE, granddaughter Zoe Spece and grandson Jordan Spece. Larry is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Skip Duke, his niece Marylynne Hegeman, nephew Todd Duke, his cousins Jacqueline Martin and her husband Steven of York, PA, Mike and Matt Spece of Pittsville, MD.
Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 am, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Charles F Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 441 N George St, Millersville, PA 17551. Funeral Services will begin at 11 am and interment will follow at Millersville Mennonite Cemetery, 435 Manor Ave., Millersville, PA 17551.
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June 17, 2025
Sorry to hear about Larry, he sat next to me in 9th grade and at Mcaskey he sat next to me in home room in the list wing. was always kinda funny. Prayers to Larry’s Family
Debra DONAHUE
June 17, 2025
Went to J P McCaskey with Larry, great person, loved cars & people. Rest in peace brother.
Lloyd & Brenda Dochterman
June 17, 2025
RIP Larry. Met Larry back in the late ’60s and knew him ever since. What a great guy. My condolences to his family and my prayers are with you. 🙏🙏🙏 VICTOR M
June 17, 2025
Larry and I go way, way back to our elementary school years, when we were members of the “Combo Kids”. He was the drummer and we had great fun. We managed to stay connected over the years, especially around our mutual love for Corvettes! Larry was a true friend for life and will be greatly missed. My sincere condolences to the family. R.I.H. dear friend💜✝️🙏🏾 Greg Hyson
June 16, 2025
I met Larry through my brother Pat. They both worked at Trojan Yact at that time. We had a lot in common, we were both drummers and loved the same music. RIP Larry
Mike Shomo
June 16, 2025
I’m sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. I haven’t seen Larry in at least 50 years! I met him years ago when Brookside was the Pool to go to and Long Park was the place to hang out! I think his uncle owned or read it out the snack bar at Longs Park and he worked there. I remember always getting free food!!He was such a sweet guy and I think we were both hitting on each other at the time! Rest in peace, sweet Larry.
Bonita Williams
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- Wednesday, June 18, 2025
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
- 441 North George Street
- Millersville, PA 17551
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- Wednesday, June 18, 2025
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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- 441 North George Street
- Millersville, PA 17551
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