John  Vanande, Sr., 80, of Ronks, passed away at his residence on Monday evening, December 13, 2010.

He was the husband of the late Arlene L. Trimbath Vanande, who passed away in 2007. Born in Chicago, he was the son of the late Hazel Vanande.

John had served as the Captain of the Wilkinsburg Borough Fire Department near Pittsburgh for 34 years.

A US Air Force veteran, John had served as a Staff Sgt. during the Korean War.

John was a member of the Lancaster Alliance Church.

He was known as a jack-of-all-trades, and was known for his great sense of humor. John always had a helping hand for everyone and he treasured time spent with his family.

He is survived by his daughters, Faith E. married to Scott Cranford of Ronks and Shari married to Todd Gallup of Mt. Vernon, OH,; his son John Vanande Jr of Ronks; his grandchildren Matt, Stef, Taryn, John Adam, P.D., Sydney, Josh, Phil, and Sarah; and his great grandchildren Lizzie, Madelyn, Peyton, and Kimber.

Friends will be received on Thursday, December 16, 2010 from 5-7PM at the Charles F. Snyder Jr Funeral Home & Chapel, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA, with the Funeral Service to follow at 7PM, the Rev. Carl McGarvey and the Rev. Dr. Clifford Hersey officiating. Interment will be Friday, December 17, 2010 at 11AM at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in John's memory to the Lancaster Alliance Church Great Commission Fund, 210 Pitney Rd., Lancaster, PA 17601.

To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr Funeral Home & Crematory, 717-560-5100