Rev. Ernest A. Boothe, 88, of Lancaster was carried into heaven in the arms of Jesus on Monday, February 27, 2012 at Manor Care. Born in Jettsville, WV he was the son of the late Lloyd and Maggie (Carr) Boothe. He was the husband of the late Gladys O. Boothe who passed away in 1997. He proudly served his country in the US Army during World War II. The family would like to extend a deep appreciation to the Arcadia Unit for the tender loving care he received. Surviving are his children: Connie Weaver and Drema Johnson, both of Lancaster. One brother, Rupert Boothe, of Newark, OH. Also surviving are three grandchildren: Buffy Bender (Patrick), Chad Boothe (Tissha), Jessica Morris (Timothy), all of Lancaster, and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by eight siblings, one grandchild, Sandra Lare, one great-grandchild, Kassidy Bender, and one step-son, Billy L. Peters. A Memorial Service will be held at 7PM on Thursday, March 1, 2012 from the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz with Military Honors being accorded by the Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard. Family and friends will be received between 6-7PM at the funeral home. Interment will be private and held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Manor Care Health Services, 100Abbeyville Rd., Lancaster, PA 17603 or the Humane League of Lancaster County, 2195 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602. To send the family online condolences please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100.