Gregory Riley Bernhardt, 9, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 23, 2012.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Gregory and Shannon L. (Wytovich) Bernhardt.

Riley was a 4 ^th grade student at Nitrauer Elementary School.  He enjoyed skateboarding, biking, music, dancing and singing, going to the beach and swimming.  Riley liked watching adventure movies such as Indiana Jones and Star Wars.  His favorite food was a "plain" cheeseburger and pretzels.  Riley liked sports and enjoyed playing baseball and basketball with his brother, Peyton.  He started to learn how to Pogo Stick with one leg and one arm.  He had a huge Lego collection and was interested in collecting rocks.  Riley loved playing with his grandparents' golden retrievers, Jack and Tori.

Riley loved people and wanted to be friends with everyone.  He had a heart for Jesus and was beginning his walk with Christ.

In addition to his parents, Greg and Shannon, Riley is survived by his two sisters, Hailey Lockner and Avery Bernhardt; a brother, Peyton Bernhardt; paternal grandparents, Jim and Marie Bernhardt of Lancaster, PA; maternal grandparents, Carl and Nancy Wytovich of Lancaster, PA; great-grandmothers, Clara McElwee of Lebanon, PA, Alverta Wytovich of Lebanon, PA and Ruth Salamon of Columbia, PA; Aunts and Uncles, Ryan and Annette Moran of Elizabethtown, PA, Pete and Celeste Bush of Lancaster, PA and David Wytovich and Colleen Durkin of Lancaster, PA; and cousins, Katie, Meghan, Sydney, Shane and Brady.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11AM on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at the Worship Center, 2384 New Holland Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601 with Pastor Sam Smucker officiating.  Family and friends will be received from 9-11AM at the church.

Everyone that is attending the services is encouraged to bring a flashlight.  Riley's favorite color was red and the family wishes for everyone to wear an item that is "Red".

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Riley's name to the Worship Center Children's Ministries; the Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue, 60 Vera Cruz Road, Reinholds, PA 17569 or The Gathering Place, 247 W. Main Street, Leola, PA 17540.  To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100