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Floyd B. “Frank” Vane, III, 91

April 20, 2021

Floyd B. “Frank” Vane III, 91, of Leola, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 20, 2021.

He was the husband of the late Sylvia K. (Kohan) Vane, who passed away in 2019. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Floyd D., Jr. and Grace Farley Vane.

Frank was a US Navy veteran serving for 22 years until retiring in 1967. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving with the 1st Marine Division as a Naval Corpsman, and was the recipient of the Purple Heart Medal. He also served during the Vietnam War as well.

Frank then worked for the Intel Printing Company for 20 years as a scanner operator and photographer, retiring in 1991.

He was a member of Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church in Leola.

Frank is survived by his stepchildren: Patricia married to William “Kelly” Evans of Long Branch. NJ,
Christine married to James Hogan of Lancaster, and Jennifer married to Robert Blefko of Olathe, KS; his grandson Dylan Vane of CA, his grandchildren: Graham, Brittany, Logan, Melina, Kayla, Ryan, and Leah; his great grandchildren Alexis, Talia, Evan, and Ascella; his brother Mark married to Karima Vane of Baltimore, and nieces and nephews: Stanley “Butch”, Kristin, Michael, and Denise. He was preceded in death by his daughter Candice “Candy” Vane, his grandson Dustin Smith, and his siblings: William Vane and Carol Preissler.

Services will be private and at the convenience of the family with interment in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.

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Condolences to the Family

June 01, 2021

We are so sorry for your loss.  We are just learning of Frank’s passing today. Happy heavenly birthday Frank.Rest in peace. Together again with so many loved ones.
Judy and Bill Dennison

April 27, 2021

To brother Mark and the rest of the family Frank was a good friend and I along with you all will surly miss him. He was a great person. It was my honor to know him.
Pete & Mary Lou Cardascia

April 27, 2021

Rest in Peace, Frank. Give Sylvia a kiss for me.
Monica Hatton

April 26, 2021

I knew Frank from his participation in Our Lady Of Lords, Catholic Church, New Holland RCIA program.  Being a fellow Navy retiree, we had many discussions of our many experiences in the military. It was a joy to have known him both as a devoted Catholic and patriotic American.  8 Bells for Frank.
Gary L Clower

April 25, 2021

Frank & Sylvia are missed in our community…

April 25, 2021

I am so sorry to hear of Frank’s passing. He was a man of many talents. His demeanor was admirable and a great example and inspiration to me. I always enjoyed my talks with him (and Sylvia). 

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