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Earls W. Tolin Jr., 87
June 09, 2025
Earls W. Tolin Jr., 87, of Lititz, passed away peacefully at Landis Homes Retirement Community with his wife and family by his side on Monday, June 9, 2025. Born January 30, 1938, in Charleston, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Earls W. Sr. and Lorna Simmons Tolin. Earls was the husband of Mary Ann Algier Tolin, married 64 years.
He graduated from Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster with a degree in Business. He began his insurance career at CNA in Reading before moving onto Pennsylvania BlueShield in Camp Hill in 1975, where he spent the remainder of his career. He retired in 2000 from one of its subsidiaries, Synertech, as its Chief Marketing Officer and Vice President.
He coached little league baseball, softball and basketball and had a great love for dogs. Earls found immense enjoyment in traveling to Stone Harbor, New Jersey and Alaska. Later in life, he enjoyed attending auctions. You could frequently find him on the golf course. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, # 476. He was a member of The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Lancaster.
Earls is survived by his wife and three children, Gary his wife Cindy and their children Julia, Jenna, and Eric; Jeffrey his companion, Michele Rutter, and his daughter Michelle Gainer; and Kristi her husband Kevin and their daughter Rachel.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a memorial service at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 750 Greenfield Road, Lancaster, PA 17601-5842 on Wednesday, June 18th, 2025, at 1:00 PM. Friends may visit with the family from 12:00 Noon until the time of service. Interment will be private. Those desiring may send memorial contributions in Earls’ memory to Masonic Village Hospice, 98 Masonic Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022, or to Caring Fund at Landis Homes, 1001 East Oregon Road, Lititz PA 17543.
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Condolences to the Family
June 18, 2025
My sympathies to the Tolin family. I was fortunate to have gotten to know Earls Tolin and his son, Gary, both of whom I have not seen in many years, perhaps 40 or more. My very fond memories are of Earls’ mother, Lorna Simmons Tolin, whom I called “Aunt Lorna or Aunt Lornie”, and who was the sister of my maternal grandfather, Lester “Lefty” F. Simmons. Lester had two daughters, Sandy and my mother, Lorna Simmons. My mom married Joseph Nolt (Jr.). Blessings and peace to all through this remembrance of Earls, Joe Nolt, III.
June 17, 2025
Mary Ann and Family, We saw Earl’s notice in the paper. We both have fond memories of our trips to alaska and the times we shared in Anchorage. We have fond memories of Earls. He seemed to smooth out the rough spots in life. Our sympathies, John and Sharon Sheaffer
June 15, 2025
Dear Tolin Family, We are so saddened to hear of Earls’ passing. Sincere condolences to you all. May God’s Peace and Comfort be with you all during this difficult time.
Roger and Diane ( Brubaker) Hoffner ( Diane friend of Gary’s CVHS ’81).
Diane Hoffner
June 15, 2025
always enjoyed my visits with you & Earl My sympathy Mary Ann
Sue Kohler
June 15, 2025
Dear Mary Ann, I am so sorry to learn of Earls passing. Please accept my deepest sympathy. He was such a likeable guy; I’m so happy he was part of my life during our high school years. We made lots of memories. I wish you didn’t have to go on this journey, but somehow we survive it. With Love, Ferne Edmonds
June 15, 2025
Dear Mary Ann,
Please accept my sympathy on the passing of Earls. He was one of the most likeable, friendly guys that I graduated with. I will never forget how he and Tom Witman were my “partners”, actually saviors, in science/biology class. They did all the disecting for me and I was forever grateful. I will keep you in my thoughts as you move forward without him. It is never an easy journey, as I know, but we do go on and are thankful we have family to lean on. Sincerely, Carol Flora
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