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Anthony R. “Tony” Kichline, 34

Anthony “Tony” R. Kichline, 34, of Lancaster, PA died unexpectedly on March 2, 2009 at the home of his parents where he had lived.

Born in Lancaster, Anthony was the son of Roger and Louise Sabatine Kichline, and was the brother of Laura, wife of Todd Postlethwait of Lancaster.

Anthony graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School, Class of 1993. He was a proud graduate of Millersville University in 2006. He was employed full time at RR Donnelly and Sons in Greenfield.

Tony was an ardent reader and was interested in history, geography and culture. His trip to Italy was especially exciting for him and he did not hesitate to show the pictures he taken during the trip. He also enjoyed hiking in various state parks with his friends.

Family was very important to Tony, especially his niece and nephews, Hannah, Kyle, and Owen.

He will be greatly missed by his aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends, who were always special to him and active in his life.

In addition to his parents, sister and niece and nephews, Tony is survived by his aunts: Eileen  married to Bill Raffensberger of York and Rogelyn Spong of Conestoga, and his uncle, Doug Kichline.

Friends will be received on Thursday from 530-7PM at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA with a Christian Prayer Service to follow at 7PM. Interment will be at 10AM on Friday at St. Anthony’s Catholic Cemetery, Ranck Mill Rd. in Lancaster. Please make contributions in Tony’s memory to the American Heart Assn., 610 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603. To send an online condolence, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com

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Tony was always in a good mood and a lot of fun to be around. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Joe Shindle

I am keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers during these difficult days. 
Maureen Dolk-Metcalfe
 

I just want to say to the family of Tony, that I am truly sorry for your loss. Tony was a fun and very bright person to be around. I worked with him for a long time and he always had a smile on his face and never a bad thing to say about anyone. he will truly be missed as he was a very special person we all could learn from . I can only be thankful to have known him and his kind and gentle ways.
Eugene Amoro Jr.
 

I am very sorry for your loss.  I will always remember Tony with that warm smile and easy going manner.  I am lucky to have known him.  He will be missed.
Nathan Albert

Roger & Louise: The prayers of our family will be with you all during your time of grief. We will pray that Our Father will soon fill the emptiness in your hearts with his perfect love.
Love, Charlie & Barbara Mellinger
 

Dear Louise, Roger, and Laura,
I was so grieved to hear about Tony’s death. Given his youth and promise, this is the worst event in a very sad year for our family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Leone McDermott
 

Roger Kichline & Family:
I am deeply sorry to hear of your loss.  Meeting you and Tony thru RR Donnelley has been a pleasant experience. Although I haven’t worked with Tony very often or very long at least I have been able to work with him (you both).  You and your family have my deepest sympathy and will be in my prayers.
Nancy Poglitsch (Daughter of Herman Poglitsch)
 

Things happen so unexpectedly…
We’re deeply sorry for your loss.
Dan and Laurie Mellinger

My thoughts and prayers are with the Kichline family.

Mr. and Mrs. Kichline, Todd and Laura,
I would just like to say how sorry we are to hear about your son and Laura’s brother.   I met him a few times and he was a very nice person. We will keep you in our prayers during your tough time.  I am sorry we will not be able to attend the viewing.  
Sincerely,
Brian and Casey Thomas
 

Tony was a very special friend and guy I worked with. He always had very good manners and was so polite. When I relieved him at work he always had a smile on his face. He took the time to explain things rather than rush off too.  He also always waved to me when I went by. He will really be missed at work.  I will always treasure those moments I had talking to him. I know his Dad very well too. I wish both his parents the best and send them my condolences.
Barry McMullen
 

Mr. & Mrs. Kichline and Laura,
I am so very sorry for your loss of Tony. We will continue to pray for your family to find strength and healing.
With sincere thoughts,
Molly (McCaskey) Linkey & Family
 

What a gentle and sensitive soul Tony was.  He embodied the spirits of both his parents; fun loving one minute and serious the next.  Life is way too short;  May God take Tony into His arms forever.  Words are inadequate to express feelings.
Bill and Tedi Mellinger

To the Kichline Family,
Tony was such a sweet, gentle soul who never had a harsh or unkind word toward anyone.  He was always smiling and so pleasant to be around.  We talked about many things and I was always astounded by what he knew through his desire to read.  He was lucky to be born into such a loving and caring family and we were blessed to have known him.  We are all so very sorry.  He will be missed.
His friends

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