February 24, 2020

Dear Sahd family,
I am very sorry for your loss.  Ben was one of my track coaches in the ’70s at Penn Manor High School and I remember him as a kind, caring, and compassionate person.
Ross Reed, Class of 1979

December 29, 2019

Dear Beth,
Our paths rarely crossed after meeting Ben while playing softball with a group of friends Dennis Fisher got together many years ago. But sometimes in life you meet someone whose humanity and compassion are so compelling that you look forward to knowing them better. We always had very meaniful conversations, and I will miss those chance meetings with Ben very much.
May God bless you and your family.
Sincerely
Ted Nichols
 

December 22, 2019

To Beth and Family
Sosorry for your loss. Ben was a wonderful person and his legacy will live on in your children. Take time to remember and heal, Deb

December 22, 2019

Very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family through this time. Ben was a great guy who was always positive and quite the encourager. When I would come to service his furnace we would always talk a few minutes which I enjoyed. He had a deep Faith in GOD which we shared as well as our interests in politics. This community will no doubt feel the loss of his passing but ,OH what a legacy he leaves behind!!
Harold Zimmerman 

December 21, 2019

He was a great teacher
Donna Ditzler Reese

December 21, 2019

Ben was a wonderful person and will be missed by so many! He was one of the very best in LCHS’ Class of 1972!
-Deborah (Aichele) Keys

December 21, 2019

Ben was one of the kindest people I have ever met.
Our paths always crossed at local Republican activities, where we talked of service to community. Ben was so committed to our community! And he was encouraging. I don’t think there was a time we met when he didn’t tell me I could accomplish a difficult task. Knowing he was sincere in his words was of great support.
I am so greatful that our paths crossed.
In sympathy,
Karen Weibel

December 21, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss. 
Anne Lombardo  (Class of 73)

December 21, 2019

I’m so sorry for your loss. I was blessed to have Mr. Sahd as my math teacher many times throughout high school from 81-84. He was a kind, committed teacher. I will never forget his sense of humor. 
Hillary (Verdin) Kessler

December 20, 2019

Beth, Phil and Laura,
We were saddened to learn of Ben’s passing.  Dawn and I have many great memories of Ben, Beth and the kids.  You both were so kind in welcoming us when we moved to the neighborhood from Indiana.  Ben loved his family and there was no doubt about it.  He loved Beth and thought the world of Phil and Laura.  We were so blessed to call you not only neighbors but friends.  You are in our thoughts and prayers.  
Wade and Dawn Kreft

December 20, 2019

One of the greatest teachers I ever had.
RIP Mr Sahd
Jeff Nadu

December 20, 2019

Mr Sahd my math teacher many years ago and my daughters teacher while at Penn Manor. Super saddened to hear this sad news!!! My deepest condolences to the Sahd family.  
Joanne Gabriel Fatta

December 20, 2019

We have so many great memories of Ben and his family. They were cherished neighbors for the 7 years we lived in Lititz before moving back to Indiana. He was a kind and loving man to all who knew him. Our family will always remember how welcome he and his family made us feel. We are all thankful for the opportunity and priviledge we had in knowing him. Our deepest sympathy to Beth, Phil, Laura and their families.
 
Wade and Dawn Kreft, Ashley, Sierra, Autumn and Hunter

December 20, 2019

Uncle Ben had a smile that showed he was a truely happy man.  His love for his family was key and I always enjoyed hearing stories and sharing memories with him when I saw him. He could always make me laugh & appreciate what I had with my girls!  He will be greatly missed and from my family to yours we offer prayers of healing and love.  We love you Aunt Beth, Phil and Laura, so much.  Love, Missy, Brian, Sara and Emma.

December 20, 2019

My deepest sympathy and prayers on Ben’s passing.  Memories of LCHS especially of 1972 include Ben. 
Connie Wolf Scaringi

December 20, 2019

I have known Ben my whole life. He was in my brother Mike Wolpert’s class at St Peters school in Columbia.  I remember him singing at almost every Christmas party we had at that school. All my prayers and condolences to all his family and many friends.
Melanie M (Wolpert) Hollingsworth

December 20, 2019

We’re so sad to hear of Ben’s passing.  I have so many good memories of the many years that we worked together at Penn Manor.  He was a good co-worker and a great friend.  I’m also so sorry that due to physical challenges we will be unable to attend the services for Ben.  But we will be praying for the family during this difficult time.  May God give you the strength, wisdom and comfort that you need during this time.
Barry and Dianne Kauffman

December 20, 2019

Dear Sahd Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.  My fond memories of Mr. Sahd include his unwavering support of my curriculum writing, text book approvals, international service trips with students, and to provide me with infinite support and valuable wisdom.  Every time I saw him, he asked me about something that he knew that I was working on or had recently completed.  Such a personable, kind man.  The best gift he gave me was the opportunity to have his kids in class.  Mrs. Sahd, you and your family are treasured people in my heart.  My family and I wish you healing, peace, and togetherness at this difficult time.
Truly,
Nikki Rivera

December 20, 2019

Jerry, Dave
     Very sorry to hear about Ben’s passing.  He was a year behind me at Catholic.  I didn’t know him that well but of course, he was a Sahd.  I knew he as a good guy although I knew the Lancaster Sahd’s better.  To live in one’s heart is to never die.
                                                             Joe Segro

December 20, 2019

So very sad to hear of Ben’s passing. We taught together many years ago and had many happy experiences. A dedicated teacher and family man who always kept his fans smiling. I also had the pleasure of having some of his children in my classroom. Ben will be truly missed and never forgotten.
Sincerely, 
Sam Stoler and family

December 20, 2019

Dear Beth and family,
i struggle for words to express my deepest sympathy to you all on Ben’s passing. I will add my prayers to those of countless others to support you through the next days and what will be an especially poignant Christmas season. May your family, friends, and faith support you and may you find peace in this most difficult of times.
Ann Small

December 20, 2019

Our most sincere sympathy to you Beth, Laura and Phillip with the loss of Ben.  What a wonderful and amusing man he was and we are so thankful to have known him.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.  May God surround you with his love and peace in the upcoming days and weeks ahead.  With deepest sympathy, Chip, Joanne, Adam and Alissa Mathias

December 20, 2019

Beth, Laura, Brett, Phil, Kristen and all,
I am beyond sad with you over this devastating loss!!  So very thankful to have known this precious, fun, intelligent, caring, loving and giving man.  You all will be in my thoughts and prayers often in the days, weeks and months to come.  Whoever wrote the obituary did an amazing job.  It really gave a snapshot of the kind of man he was.  Love to all of you, Mama Mona for all of us Graham’s

December 20, 2019

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Know he at peace and in God’s loving Hands.  Love, Chris and Barb 

December 20, 2019

My condolences to your whole family!  Mr. Sahd was a favorite teacher of mine because he passed on his love of math to me.  He had the patience of a saint when teaching me and I have never forgotten his kindness.  He then taught my daughters and I vividly remember him giving my girls their orientation tour of the high school where he gave us his echo National Anthem!  He had such a contagious excitement for life in general and we will never forget him!  So honored to have known him and he changed our lives for the better in so many ways.  He will be missed.
Tracy Schneider Bryson

December 20, 2019

I was blessed with the opportunity to spend a remarkable day with this man and his devoted wife. His love of family was unmistakable and inspiring.
Mary Elizabeth

December 19, 2019

We love you Uncle Ben!! You ALWAYS placed the needs of others well before your own and your smile rubbed off on everyone who was fortunate enough to be around you. Paul, Alex and I tremendoulsy enjoyed growing up with Philp and Laura. You were not only one of Dad’s older siblings, you were one of his very closest friends. Thank you and Dad for clearly showing us the path to our Father in Heaven, where we will all be united together one day. In Faith & Family, Soraya (& Peter), Paul & Kelly, Alex & Mai-Lynn and Joe & Erica

December 19, 2019

One of the sweetest, kindest “dance dads” ever. When Ben asked, “how are you?”, he genuinely wanted to know and he really listened. He was right there in the audience with the rest of us, beaming and joyful as we watched our daughters light up the stage with their smiles and their steps for Many, many years. These are precious memories and he was obviously a proud papa! There is a special place in heaven for such a kind and caring soul. 
Robyn Zikmund

December 19, 2019

Ben, I always wanted a brother and you were that and much, much more to me and my family.  I will always remember our times golfing, Yankees games, and our VIP US Open experience.  We love you and we will miss your kindness, beautiful voice, laugh, and amazing sense of humor.  Thank you for loving my sister and giving Gina her precious cousins.  God Bless You!