James R. Saunders, 52, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at Hospice of Lancaster County in Mount Joy after a courageous 2 year battle with prostate cancer.

He was the husband of Donna M. Colon Saunders, with whom he celebrated 21 years of marriage this past Sept. 24 ^th . Born in Lancaster, Jim was the son of Catherine M. Workman Barrow of Lancaster, and the late Robert R. Saunders.

Jim was a GRI and Associate Real Estate Broker for Dan Diller Real Estate for the past 28 years.

Jim loved politics, enjoyed traveling, riding roller coasters, and modern technologies.

In addition to his wife and mother, Jim is survived by his daughter, Kate J. Saunders and his son, Alex J. Saunders, both of Lancaster; and his siblings: John Bell of Ohio, Barry L. Saunders of Manheim, Sherry M. Beck of Ephrata, Edward C. Saunders and Dennis Saunders, both of Lancaster, and  Donald P. Getz of Willow Street.

A celebration of Jim's life will be held on Wednesday, May, 5, 2010 at 6:30PM at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home and Chapel, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA. His family will receive friends following the services. Please omit flowers, making contributions in Jim's memory to Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Dr., Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com