Earl W. Peters, 82, of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2008 at Manor Care Nursing Home. Born in Ironville, he was the son of the late Clarence and Emma (Lichty) Peters. He was the husband of the late Ruby (Mann) Peters who died in 1987.

Earl served his country in the United States Army during WWII. He was employed by Armstrong Industries for 40 years. He was a member of the Lancaster and Wrightsville Moose Lodge. He enjoyed bingo, casinos, and the mountains.

Earl is survived by 2 daughters; Virginia Ann Rowe wife of Kenneth Sr., of Lancaster and Jeannie Marie Gerz wife of Ronald, of Lancaster, a grandson; James Gerz, 3 great grandchildren, Taryn, Alyssa, and Jarryd Gerz, and a sister; Ann Joe wife of Ralph, of Christiana.

He is preceded in death by 4 brothers; John, George, Melvin, Clair, and Ross Peters. And 3 sisters; Cora Abel, Laura Dickson, and Merle Houck.

A Funeral Service will be held Monday, October 6, 2008 at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home 414 E. King St., Lancaster 17602 at 11 a.m. Friends and Family will be received at the funeral home before the service from 10-11 a.m. Interment will follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Columbia. To send an online condolence or for more information please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com.