Clarence H. Meikrantz, 91, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2010, at Manor Care of Lancaster.

He was the husband of the late Imogene Helmes Meikrantz, who passed away in 2003. Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late George W. and Florence L. Evans Meikrantz.

Clarence had worked in maintenance at the Hamilton Arms Nursing Home and at the Host Farms Resort.

In his early years, he had played drums in the Jack Bogash Band, a swing band in Hazleton.

He is survived by his children: Barbara Weist of Lancaster, Richard E. Meikrantz of Baltimore, MD, and Ronald W. married to Donna Meikrantz of Lancaster; 7 grandchildren, and several great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Judy Rittenhouse, his two sisters Ethel Lathrop and Marion Ressler, and his brother Walter G. Meikrantz.

Friends will be received on Friday, February 26, 2010 at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA  from 10-11AM, with the Funeral Service to follow at 11AM, Chaplain Donna Shenk. Interment in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Clarence's memory to Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Dr. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com