Vincent G. DeVerter, 60, died at his home in Lancaster on Wednesday, October 7, 2009. He was the husband of Sharon M. Goswick DeVerter for 27 years. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Amos E. and Mary T. Lombardo DeVerter.

Vince graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School in 1967. He worked as a state inspections and admissions mechanic for the City of Lancaster for 37 years. He was a member of St. Andrew United Church of Christ. An avid sports fan, Vince enjoyed golfing and bowling and watching the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles and NY Giants.

In addition to his wife Sharon, Vince is survived by his son Vincent G., Jr., husband of Susan Kling (DeVerter) of Myerstown; daughter, Julie M., wife of Junior Cruz of Lancaster; stepson Timothy L. Fritsch of Lancaster; two stepdaughters, Sherry L. Fritsch of Lititz and Sheila K. Fritsch of Columbia; eleven grandchildren; one great-grandson; sister Francis R., wife of Denton Gibble of Lititz; two brothers, William E., husband of Nancy DeVerter of Lancaster and Joseph, Sr., husband of Darlene DeVerter of Mount Joy; mother-in-law Caroline M. Weaver of Lancaster; and three sister-in-laws, June L., wife of Gary Hamaker of Lancaster, Carol Linda, wife of Jerry Burgess of Wakefield and Phyllis K. Hank of Pequea. His grandson Jerry Moyer preceded Vince in death.

A viewing will be take place on Monday from 10 to 11 AM at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr.  Funeral Home & Chapel, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, followed by the funeral at  11 AM, with the Reverend Michelle Armster officiating. Interment in Conestoga Memorial Park. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Andrew United Church of Christ, 701 N Lime St, Lancaster, PA 17602, or to Hospice of Lancaster County, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. To send online condolences, please visit snyderfuneralhome.com