Edward W. Warfel, 60 of Leola went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 12, 2010 surrounded by his loving wife and family. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Pauline Rineer of New Providence and the late Albert W. Warfel.

He was the husband of Kathleen George Warfel and they celebrated their 35 ^th wedding anniversary on September 14, 2009.

Ed was a Marketing Director for Rettew Associates for 36 years.

Ed served in the US Army. Ed graduated from Lampeter- Strasburg High School in 1967 and graduated from Paul Smiths College in 1973.

He was a member of Calvary Church and was active in their Life Ministry and taught Sunday School for many years. He enjoyed sharing his faith with others.

Flying helicopters, photography and writing about Trekles were things he loved to do.

Ed was a devoted husband, father, grandfather who loved to vacation with his family at Bethany Beach.

Surviving besides his wife and mother, are eight children: Rebecca wife of Jon MacNamara, Lancaster, Zachary Warfel, Leola, Nora wife of Nick Leidy, Akron, Leah wife of Brent Harnish, Ephrata, Kara Warfel, Joel Warfel, Micah Warfel, Seth Warfel , all of Leola, eight grandchildren: Rachel, Aaron, Joshua, Emma, Jordan, Nathaniel, Darien, and Tyrus. He is also survived by two brothers: Albert husband of Leda Warfel, Carl husband of Linda Warfel, and a sister, Wanda wife of Dawson Wynn.

A Funeral Service will be held at Calvary Church, 1051 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster, PA on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 11:00AM with Rev. David Allen officiating. Interment will follow in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery, Lancaster.  Friends may call at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA on Monday, February 15, 2010 from 6-8:00PM and at the church on Tuesday from 10-11AM. Please omit flowers, contributions may be sent in Ed's memory to Calvary Church Missionary Fund, 1051 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster, PA 17601. To send online condolences, please visit, SnyderFuneralHome.com