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Harry Ball, 83, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday November 3rd at home. He was the husband of Catherine Moore Ball with whom he celebrated 58 years of marriage. Harry was born in Brooklyn, NY to Harry and Margaret (Myers) Ball. He graduated from Fort Hamilton High School in 1953. He entered into military service with the US Army serving with the Seventh Army in Germany. Upon discharge, he returned to New York and began a 40 year career in the investment banking industry. In 1960, he married Catherine Moore of Wilkes-Barre, PA. They raised two sons, Michael and William, and two daughters, Catherine and Suzanne. Harry was an avid Brooklyn Dodgers fan. He was a proud grandfather who loved spending time with his 10 grandchildren. He was known for his quick wit, his infectious smile, and his kind and compassionate spirit. Harry is survived by his wife Catherine; their four children; Michael and Lisa Ball, of Lancaster, William and Ginger Ball, of Kansas City, MO, Catherine and Jeffrey Rothschild of Poughkeepsie, NY, Suzanne and Andy Baldo, of Allentown, PA, siblings; Kay Ball, of Brooklyn, NY, Robert and Mary Ball, of Chicago, IL, and grandchildren; Katie, Stephen, Brian, Matthew, Tyler, Ali, Emma, Emily, Cassie, and Ellie. Harry is preceded in death by siblings Mary O'Brien and Edward Ball. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 601 East Delp Rd. on Friday November 9, 2018 at 11 am with Rev. Daniel Powell as Celebrant. A visitation will be held at the church from 10-11 am. Interment with full military honors will follow at Conestoga Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Harry's name to Catholic Relief Services 228 W. Lexington St. Baltimore, Maryland 21201-3413, https://support.crs.org/donate/memorial
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