Andrew A. "Drew" Botham, 52, passed away December 18, 2016 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY, where he lived for the last 12 years. Drew was born in Lancaster, adopted and raised by John L. and Ruby (Shubotham) Botham in Strasburg.

Drew graduated from Lampeter-Strasburg High School in 1982. It was apparent that Drew was a talented natural pianist at a very young age. He studied under Mary Vyner, wife of Lancaster Symphony conductor Louis Vyner. Drew performed at many school concerts. He attended Wesley United Methodist Church and sang in the Junior Choir and volunteered for the Christmas Pageant.

Drew is survived by his parents John and Ruby of Strasburg and was preceded in death by his brother William Gordon Botham in 1985.

Services and interment are private. Please omit flowers and consider a contribution in Andrew's name to Pocono Plateau Camp & Retreat Center, 304 Pocono Plateau Rd., Cresco, PA 18326.