Earl M. Frank, 87, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2013 at the Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy Center. Born in New Holland, PA, he was the son of the late Leroy and Katherine (Martin) Frank. Earl was the husband of Joanne (Patterson) Frank with whom he would have celebrated 50 years of marriage this December.

A United States Navy veteran, Earl proudly served in the South Pacific during WWII. He worked as a salesman for Conestoga Supply & Heating. He was a member of the VFW. Earl enjoyed going hunting and fishing, and was a great dad and loving grandfather.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Joanne, are his seven children: Leon Dowlin, husband of Roxanne, of Landisville, Linda Lockard, wife of Jay Jr., of Ephrata, Sharon Weiler, wife of Tim, of Mount Joy, LaRae Derr, wife of Randy, of Elizabethtown, Barbara Hoover, wife of Desmond, of New Holland, Bill Frank, husband of Debbi, of California, and Robert Frank, husband of Karen, of New Holland; seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; a sister, Helen Harsh of Leola; and a brother, Raymond Frank of New Holland.

Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Earl's name to Hospice & Community Care, 685 Good Drive, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.