E. Carl Speros, 74, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, January 28 ^th , 2009 at his residence. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Ernest Z. and Kathleen E. (O'Neil) Speros

Mr. Speros was employed for many years by Vallorbs Jewel Co.as a quality control inspector He served in the U.S. Army Reserves. Carl was an avid fastpitch softball fan, and fisherman  He loved his dog Katie who is a therapy dog and was involved with K- Pets, a therapy dog group. He was also a past member of the Civil War Round table group.

Surviving are one brother, Ernest Speros of Reading, four nieces, Stephanie McClune, Michele Trost both of Willow Street, Valerie Speros and Karen Speros both of Columbia  three nephews, Ernest J. Speros of Willow Street, James Z. Speros of Pittsburg, and Anthony Speros of York four great nieces, Lindsay Griest, Jessica Griest, Madison McClune, Alexandra Wettig all of Willow Street. Carl was preceded in death by a brother James Speros.

Services will be held at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home Inc, 414 East King Street, Lancaster, PA, 17602 on Wednesday, February 4 ^th , 2009, at 1PM. There will be a visitation from 12PM until the time of the servic e. Contributions may be made in Carl's memory to Hillside SPCA No Kill Shelter, P.O. Box 233 Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 622-7769, www.hillsidespca.com. To send an online condolence, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com