Obituaries
Albert A. Birunas, 79
Albert A. Birunas, 79, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2012 at Hospice of Lancaster County, Mt. Joy, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Donaldson, PA he was the son of the late Anthony and Domicella (Stasuinas) Birunas . He was married to Judith (Wolfgang) Birunas for over 59 years.
Al was a machinist for Federal Mogul BCA for 40 years and had most recently worked at the Manheim Auto Auction for 13 years. Known to many as “Albe” or “Whitey” he was active in sports and played minor league baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies team. Al was active in the industrial league playing softball and bowling. He also participated in the Senior Games for many years and was a member of the Duffer’s Club in golf. An avid hunter he enjoyed hunting in Schulykill County. He also enjoyed deep sea fishing and traveling. He was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church.
Surviving in addition to his wife Judy are 3 children, Virginia A., wife of Melvin Schnupp, of Clarendon, Ontario, Canada, Larry A., husband of Kerri Birunas, of Lancaster, Craig A., husband of Linda Birunas; 2 sisters, Adella Saltzman, of Good Spring, PA, Frances Knapczyk, of Lancaster; 6 grandchildren, Brandt, Kimberly, Erin, Corey, Lindsay, David; 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 sisters, one brother.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11AM on Thursday, August 16, 2012 from St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 601 E. Delp Rd., Lancaster, PA with Msgr. Richard A. Youtz as Celebrant. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. Friends will be received from 10-11AM at church on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Al’s memory to Hospice & Community Care, 685 Good Drive, P.O. Box, 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125 or online at hospiceandcommunitycare.org. To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100
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Dear Judy and Family, I was so sorry to hear about Albie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
Wilda & Jerry Frew
Dear Judy & family. Its been way too many years. I am sorry for your loss and will pray you find comfort in your memories. We were neighbors for many years and I wish you peace in your time of sorrow. God bless you all.
Cecilia Coonan Stremmel
To the Birunas Family
We wish to convey our sympathy to his wife, Judith, and family. Although we did not know the whole family, we knew Larry, Keri and family for many years.
Our prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Jim & Jennie Herrold
Dear Judy and Family,
Deepest sympathy, my prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. May you have peace.
Frances Julius
Judy and Family,
I am so sorry to learn of the loss of Al. I saw this by accident. I am sending you my sympathy and my prayers. It is a sad time for us but peace for them. I am sorry I didn’t know in time to come in person. First Bob, now Al. Please take care.
In sincere sympathy
Janet Fiswer
