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Amy A. (Kranch) Loudenslager, 35

May 16, 2016

Amy A. (Kranch) Loudenslager, 35, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2016, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. She was the beloved daughter of Mary Jane Kranch and the late Thomas R. Kranch and granddaughter of the late Francesco Paolo Gallello, Elisabetta Madonna Gallello, Donald Kranch and Dorothy Kranch.
Amy is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Kurt (m. 2009), and their two children, Tyler John and Thomas Joseph, who brought incredible joy to her life. Also surviving her brother, Steve, her sister, Erin and two nephews, Dylan and Mason, all of Lancaster.
Amy is also survived by her loving parents-in-law, Herb Loudenslager and Laura (Nevin) Loudenslager, two sisters-in-law, Kristen (Loudenslager) Costello, wife of Chuck, and Jessica (Loudenslager) O’Gorman, wife of T.J., her niece, Elizabeth, and nephew, Matthew. Amy is remembered by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends, all of whom she loved dearly.
To those who knew her, Amy was purely kind, compassionate, selfless and strong-willed. She was a beautiful soul who made those around her feel absolutely loved and supported. Amy was always understanding and caring, hopeful and strong. She always put the needs of others before her own and wished only goodwill toward everyone. She adored her family, cherished her time with them and felt truly grateful for the blessings that life had given her.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 20, 2016, at 3:00 PM at St. John Neumann Church, 601 E. Delp Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601, with the Rev. David Danneker, Ph.D. as Celebrant. The family will receive friends on Friday from 12:30 PM until 2:30 PM at Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. Interment will be in St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Amy’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or online at: https://www.stjude.org/give; and the American Heart Association, 610 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603, (717) 393-0725, or online at: https://donatenow.heart.org.

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May 27, 2016

Kurt,
I am stunned at this news and I am so very sorry for your loss.  My heart goes out to you and your children and the rest of your family.  Please accept my deepest condolences.  I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Michele Stauffer 

May 24, 2016

I’m incredibly sad to see this news.  I met Amy going into freshman year at UD and she was an incredibly sweet and loyal friend, and it sounds like she remained that way to her loved ones.  No surprise she turned into one heck of a fighter in her battle.  Terribly sorry for your loss.
 
Sean Greene

May 22, 2016

 Our hearts break for you all. Mary Jane & Kurt I can’t imagine what you  have been thru. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. May you all feel God’s loving embrace as youg go through this very sad time. Josie I know you thought the world of Amy. So sorry you all are hurting. Amy will live on thru her sweet children. God bless her! 
Keith & Marsha Parke

May 21, 2016

Josie and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies. You are truly a strong and loving family and there isn’t anything you wouldn’t do for each other.  Your love and caring for Amy during her illness was amazing to all who know you.  You can count on your closeness to bring comfort during this time of grieving and peace as you recall memories of your beloved Amy.  Peace to you.
Lisa Fink

May 20, 2016

We are so blessed to have known Amy.  We were witness to her joy of life, her kindness, her creativity, her bravery and immense love of her family.  Our prayers and love go to the Loudenslager and Kranch families and to all her friends who,  like us, feel this terrible loss.  
Aunt Maureen and Uncoe Jim

May 20, 2016

Josie Gallello and Family,
I remember Amy fondly, when she worked a few summers at the PA Migrant Ed. summer campus program.  Amy was a dedicated and a very passionate person she enjoyed working with migrant families and students.  Her precious smile and her angelic kindness will stay in our hearts forever. I pray to God that he gives you and your family the peace and comfort during this difficult time.   God is a merciful God, and he has Amy in a beautiful place another angel to add to his glory and power.
 
Con mucho Cariño  y profunda condolencia,

 Abdul and Ruty Virmani

May 20, 2016

Mary Jane,
I too know the loss of a husband, but not a child, my heart goes out to you and your family.  There are no words to express the saddness you must be feeling.  Take solice in your faith, it will carry you through this rough time.  Remember the sweet memories you have of Amy.  Love your grandchildren with all your heart, you will see her through them.  
Sincerely,
Marilyn Titter and Maribeth Titter Zurn

May 19, 2016

I have fond memories of Amy from swimming with her at Skyline and from Manheim Township high school. My condolences to her family, and friends. Amy was such a sweet and kind girl. 
Kelly McCoy

May 19, 2016

I have fond memories of working with Amy at The Jay Group and was stunned to learn of her passing. My condolences to her family, especially her sons, who undoubtedly adored her.
 
Harry Spade

May 19, 2016

Dear Gallello and Kranch family, may God help you find peace and comfort at this very difficult time. You are all in my prayers. May Amy’s memory be eternal. Maria Hazangeles

May 19, 2016

Dear Loudenslager Family,
 
I read of the passing of your loved one and wanted to express my condolences to your family. While it is not easy to lose ones we love, fond memories of the times they brought us joy and laughter bring us comfort.
May you also draw strength in knowing that God feels for you in your pain and is there to comfort you. (1 Peter 5:7; 2 Corinthians 1:3,4)
With Sympathy,
Lona C.  
 

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12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Lititz, PA 17543
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