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Charles “Charlie” A. Lownsbery, Jr., 78

January 19, 2020

Charles “Charlie” A. Lownsbery, Jr., 78, of Lititz, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at his residence.

He was the husband of Doris (Garner) Lownsbery, with whom he shared 56 years of marriage. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Charles A. Lownsbery, Sr. and Dorothy (McComsey) Lownsbery. He was a 1959 graduate of Lampeter Strasburg High School and a 1962 graduate of Thaddeus Stevens Trade School where he studied design/drafting technology.

A true outdoorsman, Charlie enjoyed spending time hiking and bicycling. He was a talented artist, who enjoyed painting as well as photography. He worshipped at LCBC Manheim where he served as an usher. For over 10 years, Charlie volunteered at Lancaster General Hospital. Following retirement, he worked part time at Landis Enterprises as a limousine driver. Most of all he cherished spending time with his family.

In addition to his wife, Doris, he is survived by his children: Stephen Lownsbery, husband to Michelle of Willow Street; Brian Lownsbery, husband to Linda of Elizabethtown; Kevin Lownsbery, husband to Anne Blanke-Lownsbery of Downingtown; 6 grandchildren: Marisa, Julia, Cole, Caitlin, Erin, and Ryan as well as 4 step grandchildren: Ethan, Eric, Reese, and Gwendolyn. He is also survived by 3 siblings: Scott Lownsbery of Lancaster, Christine Wednitz of Silver Springs and Saundra Frye, married to Ray of Strasburg. In addition to his parents and stepmother, Sara (Burkins) Lownsbery, he was also preceded in death by his daughter in law, Lora (Diven) Lownsbery.

Friends will be received by Charlie’s family on Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 10AM-11AM at the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2151 Oregon Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601. A Celebration of Charlie’s life will begin at 11AM. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Charlie’s memory to Hospice and Community Care, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604, or the Westminster Presbyterian Benevolent Fund, address above.

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Condolences to the Family

January 27, 2020

Dear Doris and Family,
My deepest sympathies.  Doris, we worked at the IU together, I loved your stories about Charlie…you always had a twinkle in your eye when you spoke about him.
 I wish you and your family peace and love
Paula

January 27, 2020

Our deepest sympathy and prayers for the family! 
Paul & Tess Enck, Enck’s Auto Center 

January 26, 2020

Doris,
My sincerest sympathy to you and your family.  I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers for a time of peace. God is with you all.
Fondly, Ann Neta

January 23, 2020

Our sympathy deepeset condolences to the entire Lownsbery family.
I have very fond memories of Charlie.  Many years ago I worked with him, and always thought he was a great all around guy.   He was highly knowledgeable in business and technical matters, and appreciated the fine arts, so we had a lot of things in common to talk about.   I will especially remember how he was so helpful and genuinely kind to me from the very first time we met.  To go along with all those fine virtues he had a great sense of humor while remaining humble, sincere and always respectful towards others.  
May God rest his soul and grant everyone in the family the peace that passes all understanding.  
Michael & Heather Blouch

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Saturday, February 08, 2020
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Westminster Presbyterian Church
2151 Oregon Pike
Lancaster, PA
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