Todd S. Russell, 38, of Lititz, passed away on Saturday morning, November 15 ^th .

Todd was the husband of Jennifer L. Root Russell, with whom he celebrated 10 years of marriage this past September 5 ^th . Born in Oil City, he was the son of the late Richard and Judith Kenniston Russell.

A 13 year veteran of the Lancaster City Police Department, Todd had been serving as a Violent Crimes Detective. He had previously served with the Department's Patrol Division and the Community Policing Bike Division in the southwest sector of Lancaster City. He was a man who truly loved his job as a policeman, serving the community.

Todd was a graduate of Venango Christian High School in 1988, where he played football, golf, and basketball. He then graduated from Mercyhurst College in Erie.

He coached baseball in the Warwick Little League and loved spending time with all of the kids in his neighborhood. He enjoyed playing basketball and golf.

His family was his greatest love, being a loving husband and incredible father.

Todd was a US Marine Corps veteran, serving as a Corporal in Operation Desert Storm.

He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lancaster.

In addition to his wife, Todd is survived by his children: Jordan and Madison; his twin brother Timothy  married to Mary Russell of Union City, PA, and by his sister Catherine  married to Scott Rega of Jefferson Hills, PA. He is also survived by his sisters-in law: Jill Root  married to Doug Hutchinson of Lancaster, and Geri Sue Root of Key West, FL; his father-in-law, Tim married to Reta Root of Key West; and his mother-in-law  Linda Root married to Earl Elsen of Lancaster. He will be great missed by his nieces and nephews: Joel and Josh Hobson; Shane and Seth Russell; Kylie, Payne, and Jayda Rega; and Caleb and Ava Hutchinson. He was preceded in death by his brother, John Russell, who passed away this past August.

Friends will be received on Thursday from 6-9PM at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home and Chapel, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA, and again on Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 440 St. Joseph St. Lancaster, PA from 9-11AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 11AM with the Msgr Thomas Smith as Celebrant. Interment in Riverview Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Todd's memory to Jordan and Madison Russell, c/o Susquehanna Bank, 9 E. Main St., Lititz, PA 17543.To send an online condolence, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com