Andy Kotrick, 73, of Intercourse, PA entered into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. Born in Bakerton, PA, he was the son of the late Alexander and Mary (Konitsky) Kotrick. He was the loving husband of Patricia Ann (Bailey) Kotrick for over 52 years. Andy is survived by his daughters, Michele Lynn Frant, wife of Michael, and their daughter, Kyra Michele of Lansdale, PA and Melissa Ann Cunningham, wife of Eric and their son, Bradley Alexander and their daughter, Bailey Elizabeth of Fredericksburg, VA. Also surviving are his brothers, George, husband of Patty of Elmora, PA, Wasco, husband of Irene of Warner Robbins, GA, Alex Jr., husband of Louise of Northern Cambria, PA, and John, husband of Kathy of Millersville, PA. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Donna Davis of Clemmons, NC, brother-in-law, Joseph Bailey, husband of Cheryl of Fraser, MI, sister-in-law Shirley Kotrick of Heilwood, PA, and his many nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his parents, Andy was preceded in death by his brother, Frank Kotrick and brother-in-law, John Davis.

Andy was a hard-working and dedicated man. He loved his family, friends and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He served in the United States Navy during the Cuban Missile Crisis era. He worked for almost 20 years at Barnes and Tucker Lancashire Coal Company in Carrolltown, PA. He also worked for 28 years at Lancaster County Prison as a maintenance mechanic until his death. Andy was a life-long member of the American Legion Post 0508 of Northern Cambria and Veterans of Foreign Wars member-at-large.

Family and friends will be received on Sunday, April 6, 2014 from 7-9 PM with a Christian Prayer Service at 8:30 PM at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 414 E. King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602, and Monday, April 7 from 9:45-10:45 AM at the Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 AM at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 501 East Orange Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 with Rev. Daniel Mitzel as Celebrant. Interment will be at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery, Bausman, PA.

Special thanks and appreciation to the staff of hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Andy's memory to Hospice and Community Care of Lancaster, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604, St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.