Burton Hihn, 51, of Holtwood, passed away, Friday, June 12, 2009 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Baltimore, MD., he was the son of Charles Steuart and Ethel Joyce (Burton) Hihn and husband of Mary (Shafer) Hihn.

Burton held the position of Director of New Business and Development for Penn Veterinary Supply, Inc. He was an avid outdoorsman whose passions included fishing, hiking and the study of wildlife.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, Mary, are his son Ian Hihn, his parents Charles and Joyce, sister Barbara J. Miller, wife of Gregg of Jarrettesville, MD., brother Charles "Buddy" Hihn, husband of Deborah A. of Hampstead, MD., nephews Matthew C. Miller and Jason S. Hihn, and nieces Melissa E. Miller and Christina A. Zeigler.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, June 20, 2009 at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home 414 E. King St. Lancaster, Pa. 17602 at 12 p.m. Family and Friends will be received at the funeral home before the service from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are being accepted for Ian's Educational Savings Account and can be sent to Fulton Bank, 38 E. McGovern Ave, Lancaster PA 17601. To send an online condolence or for more information please visit snyderfuneralhome.com