Edward R. Deardorff, 80, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020 at Legends of Lancaster. Born in Arendtsville, PA, he was the son of the late Lareina (Raffensperger) and Arthur Deardorff. He was the loving husband to the late Wanda L. (Axe) Deardorff, who passed in 2010.

Edward was a proud US Army Veteran serving during the Korean War. Ed was an active member of Mt. Calvary Church and served as an Elder. Ed loved woodworking, his beloved yellow mustang and enjoyed collecting guns. Most of all, Ed cherished spending time with his family.

Ed will be greatly missed by his daughter, Pamela S. Sprout, husband of Steven, stepchildren: Brian Lesher and Tina Lesher; his 5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; his sister Anita Slaybaugh and sister in law Demaree Deardorff as well as several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife, his brother Eugene Deardorff and brother in law Lauren Slaybaugh.

A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, January 13th at Mount Calvary Church in Lititz at 11:00am. Friends and family will be received from 10-11:00am.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Heartland Hospice , 3417-C Concord Road, York, PA 17402, the Alzheimer's Association , 2595 Interstate Dr., Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110 or PA Wounded Warriors, http://www.pawoundedwarriors.org .