Edward R. Kaminski, 87

Edward R. Kaminski, 87, of East Lampeter, Lancaster, PA passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2012 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late John B. and Rose (Novak) Kaminiski.

Edward is survived by his wife, Helen M. (Gaspari) Kaminski of 61 years. They were married on May 10, 1951.

Edward graduated from Scott High School in Coatesville.

He was a Veteran of WWII with the US Army.

Edward retired after 35 years as a pipe fitter with Lukens Steel Company in Coatesville.

He was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Lancaster.

Surviving in addition to his wife, are two daughters, Rosette Wills, of Potomac Falls, VA, Karen, wife of Joseph Campbell M.D., of Raleigh, NC, a son, Ed Kaminski, of Lancaster, eight grandchildren, Portman, Jonathan, and Julian Wills, Bennette, Colin, and Madeleine Campbell, Zoe and Riley Kaminski, three great grandchildren, Harper, Roman, and Ada Wills. He was preceded in death by six siblings.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church 501 E. Orange St. Lancaster, PA 17602at 10AM with the Rev. Daniel Mitzel as Celebrant. A visitation will be held at the church from 9-10AM. Interment will follow Mass in the St. Stanislaus Cemetery in Coatesville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Edward’s memory to St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. To send the family an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-393-9661