Joseph R. Ginther, 77, of Lancaster, PA, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 26, 2012.

He was the husband of Elaine E. Ritchey Ginther, with whom he celebrated 47 years of happy marriage this past February 20th. Born in Norristown, he was the son of the late Joseph R., Sr., and Dorothy M. Maginley Ginther.

After graduating from Brown University in 1957, Joe served as a PFC in the U.S. Marine Corps. Following his military service, Joe settled in Lancaster and worked in production management for Wyeth Laboratories for 37 years.

He was a member of First United Methodist Church. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and woodworking.

In addition to his wife, Elaine, he is survived by his daughters: Karen G. married to Ronald E. Harbut, MD of Hot Springs, AR, and Catherine L. Ginther of Washington, DC; and his grandchildren, Megan and Nathan.

His family would like to thank the staff of Conestoga View for the compassionate care they provided to Joe.

Friends will be received at Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory at 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA, on Monday, December 31, 2012, from 10-11AM, with the memorial service to follow at 11AM. Interment will be private.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Joe's name to the Susquehanna Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (www.sabvi.com)244 N. Queen St., Lancaster, PA 17603 or to the Humane League of Lancaster County (www.humaneleague.com2195 Lincoln Hwy East, Lancaster, PA 17602. To send an online condolence, please visit: SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100