Thomas R. Kranch, 66, loving husband, father and friend, passed away Friday, October 05, 2012 at LGH.  Born in Lancaster County, PA he was the son of the late Donald and Dorothy Kranch.

Among other things, Tom especially enjoyed spending time with his loving family, model railroads, lighthouses, photography, traveling and local sports.  Tom led a successful family business, Kranch Communications and as a veteran of the US Army, he proudly served his country.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane (Gallello), who he was married to for 41 years in Juneof 2012.   He had one son, Stephen, two daughters, Amy wife of Kurt Loudenslager and Erin, all of Lancaster, PA.   Also surviving is one sibling, Linda Cushman, wife of the late David Cushman, of Princeton Junction, NJ.  Tom had three beloved grandchildren, Dylan and Mason Kranch and Tyler Loudenslager, as well as many nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service and Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Tom's memory to the American Heart Association , 610 Community Way, Lancaster, PA  17603, (717) 393-0725, or online at https://donate.americanheart.org .  Memorial contributions may also be made to St. Anne Catholic Church, 929 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA 17602. To send the family online condolences, please visit: SnyderFuneralHome.com Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100 "A strong positive mental attitude will create more miracles than any wonder drug."  ~Patricia Neal