Obituaries
Edward F. Darrenkamp, 52
May 12, 2013
Edward F. Darrenkamp, 52, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 12, 2013 at Hospice & Community Care, Lancaster, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Eugene C. and Mary E. (Zimmerman) Darrenkamp of Lancaster.
Ed was employed for over 30 years as a meat cutter for Darrenkamp Markets.
He was a member of the 8th Ward Club and the Pequea Valley Sportsman’s Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, working outdoors, and riding his motorcycle. After he became ill, he took up as a hobby ceramics, and won several county fair awards for his pieces.
Ed was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lancaster.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a son, Justin R. Darrenkamp of Columbia and his fiancé Britny Schneider; a sister, Teresa M. Thompson (Jerry) of Leola; two brothers: Albert C. Darrenkamp (Elice) of Lancaster and John M. Darrenkamp and his girlfriend Tina Campbell of New Providence; and a number of nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM Friday, May 17, 2013 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 440 St. Joseph St., Lancaster, PA 17603, with Msgr. Thomas H. Smith as Celebrant. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Thursday, May 16, at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, with a Christian Prayer Service at 7:30, and again at the church on Friday, one hour prior to the start of the service. Burial will be in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery.
Kindly omit flowers. Memorial contributions in Ed’s memory may be made to Hospice & Community Care, 685 Good Dr., PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125, or to St. Joseph Catholic Church at the address above. To place a condolence online, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-393-9661
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Condolences to the Family
Our sympathy and condolences go out to the family of Ed. He was our neighbor for several years. He was a sweet and caring man. We have many good memories of Ed. He will be missed.
Once Again Our Sympathy
Brian, Sharon and Jenna Brooks
You have my sincere condolences, this has been a long battle and he now is in peace. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and you whole family.
Fondly,
Linda Brooks
MAY God BLESS REST IN PEACE
MARY MCNELIS<MOLLY> &THOMAS&COLETTE SHAY
To the family of Ed Darrenkamp,
I’m very sorry to see that Ed has passed.My name is Tina Turner(Rowe) I went to school with Ed and John. They knew my brother Ken Rowe. Try to find peace in, Ed isn’t in any more pain. The lord will take care of him now. I know there is no words to take away the pain and sorrow. He was a nice person.
Tina Turner
Please know we are thinking of you and praying that you may be comforted by the many smiles and laughs and good memories you all shared through the years. You have our deepest sympathy.
Tom and Karen Wisniewski
Please know we are thinking of you and praying that you may be comforted by the many smiles and laughs and good memories you all shared through the years. You have our deepest sympathy.
Tom and Karen Wisniewski
I send my deepest sympathy and condolences. I will always remember all the Good time we had through the years growing up and hanging out!
Linda ( McDonald ) Quenzer
I’m sorry for your loss, I new Ed growing up, along with his brother John.
Take comfort in knowing he is at peace.
Tom Casey
May God bless my sweet cousin, at peace with our Lord. Condolences to his family. Our prayers are with him.
Love, Denise and Lou Ohrel
