Harvey L. Odell, 83, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Luther Acres Manor. He was the husband of Nancy A. Wolfanger Odell to whom he was married for 63 years.

Born in Watertown, NY, he was the son of the late F. DeWitt and Grace (Rees) Odell. He graduated from Sandy Creek Central School, class of '50. As a young man Harvey served his country in the US Army. Following his discharge, he began his career in banking, working for First National Bank of Syracuse and First Eastern Bank in Wilkes-Barre. He held various positions including Trust Officer, Branch Manager and Assistant Vice President. Later he shifted to a career in sales, working for General Paper Co. in Wilkes Barre and Hershey Paper in Lancaster. Upon his retirement, he and Nancy lived full time on their sailboat for 3 years, then part time for several more. At the same time, he started his own handyman business, Handyman Specialist, serving the Lancaster area.

Harvey was known for his almost endless variety of interests. After racing sailboats in his earlier years, he and Nancy spent several retirement years living on a sailboat. A track runner in his youth, he completed 2 half marathons at age 75. He earned his pilot's license when he was 77 and participated in 2 cross country flights. He was a clock repairman and a beekeeper. In Lancaster he sang with the Wesley Singers and the Red Rose Chorus barbershop group and was a past member of Highland Presbyterian Church choir. He enjoyed playing golf and regularly exercised at the Universal Fitness Center. He was involved in community service throughout his life.

Perhaps more notable, Harvey was known as a friendly and willing ambassador to strangers, friends and family. He was the first to greet newcomers in any activity or organization he was involved in. His warmth, his quick wit and willingness to assist in any situation made him loved by many.

In addition to his wife, Harvey is survived by his son: Jeffrey married to Therese (Donelan) Odell of Tampa, FL; his daughter: Jill (Odell) Grey married to Thomas Grey of Elizabethtown; his 5 grandchildren: Christopher, Joseph, and Clare Odell and Amanda and Julie Grey; and by his twin sister, Natalie VanEgmond of Pulaski, NY. He was preceded in death by his brother, Davis Odell, Sr.

***SERVICES RESCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 30, 2016*** Due to pending weather concerns, the services for Harvey L. Odell have been rescheduled at Highland Presbyterian Church for NEXT Saturday, January 30 2016, with the receiving of friends by his family from 2-3PM and the service celebrating his life to follow at 3PM.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Harvey's memory to Hospice and Community Care, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.