Leland S. Guyette Jr. 82, of Lititz, passed away, Thursday, February 3, 2011 at his residence. Born in Trucksville, Pa., he was the son of the late Leland S. Sr. and Anna (Keller) Guyette. Leland was the husband of the late Helen (Helfrich) Guyette who died July 7, 2006.

Leland graduated from St. Mary's High School in Wilkes-Barre as well as the Culinary Institute of America. Leland was an Executive Chef working at The Dresden in Wilkes-Barre before he and Helen moved to Lancaster in 1966. He was then employed at Service America for over 30 years before his retirement in 1991. Leland was a member of St. James Catholic Church, the Silver Liners of St. James, and volunteered at Meals on Wheels. He enjoyed landscaping, reading, traveling, the beach, and most of all spending time with his family.

Leland is survived by 6 children; Leland S. III husband of Pamela L. of Lititz, Mary Ellen Guyette wife of Frank Leo of Lebanon, Susan G. Eshelman wife of Charles of Lititz, Patricia A. Shelley of Lititz, Amy Grosh wife of Paul of Lancaster, and Jennifer J. Thiel wife of Gordon A. of Cherry Hill, NJ. 10 grandchildren; Christopher J. Miller, Mrs. Elizabeth Foreman, Nathan Guyette, Ian Guyette, Erin Eshelman, Benjamin Shelley, Lucy Shelley, John Grosh, Louisa Grosh, and Henry W. Thiel. 6 great grandchildren. 2 brothers, and 2 sisters.

He was preceded in death by a grandchild, Charles M. Eshelman III, and a brother.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at St. James Catholic Church 505 Woodcrest Ave. Lititz, Pa 17543 at 11 a.m. with Rev. James O' Blaney as Celebrant. Family and friends will be received at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz Pa. 17543 on Monday, February 7, 2011 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. and again on Tuesday at the Church from 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. To send an online condolence or for more information please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100