Les C. Sweitzer, 56, of Lancaster died Friday, November 7, 2008 at Lancaster General Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late George A. and Virginia Cowan Sweitzer. Les was the husband of Doreen Zinobile Sweitzer and they were married for 30 years. He worked in the banking industry for 30 years. He coached and supported his sons in football, soccer, baseball, and lacross. He was a selfless, fun loving husband and father.

Surviving besides his wife, Doreen, are two sons: Adam B. and Grant J. Sweitzer of Lancaster, a sister, Sue wife of Jim LaClair and a brother Dave husband of Susie Sweitzer of Pittsburgh.

Funeral Services will be held at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, Pa on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at 7:00PM. There will be a viewing at the funeral home on Tuesday from 5-7PM. Interment in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery.  Flowers will be received or contributions may be made in Les's memory to the American Cancer Society, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603. To send  online condolences, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com.