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John Henry, Carpenter, Sr., 64

August 07, 2015

John Henry, Carpenter, Sr., 64, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2015 surrounded by his son, daughter-in-law and three sisters. Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Sherman D. and Gladys M. (Hammel) Carpenter.
John enjoyed his life long work as a painter. He loved spending time outside with family and friends. He also was a member of the American Legion Post 34 of Lancaster.
John is survived by a son, John H. Carpenter, Jr., husband of Caitlin, of Lancaster, PA; a grandchild on the way; three sisters: Linda Carpenter of Lancaster, PA, Dolores “Dee” Miller, wife of Jim, of Manheim, PA, and Victoria “Vicki” Leese, wife of Kevin of E. Petersburg, PA; and three brothers: Arthur “Art” Carpenter of Salunga, PA, Michael Carpenter of Downingtown, PA and Dennis “Denny” Carpenter, husband of Dee, of Marietta, PA.
Friends will be received from 1-2 PM with an open Memorial Service to follow at 2 PM on Thursday, August 13, 2015 at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Legion Post 34, 1388 Arcadia Road, Lancaster, PA 17601.

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August 18, 2015

To the Carpenter family. We are so sorry to see John Sr passed away. John we are so sorry. We didn’t see until after service and we didn’t know an address to send our Sympathy. We hope your precious memories are a comfort to you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
 
Susan and Denny Arnold

August 13, 2015

to the carpenter family, you have my deepest condolences for john. i knew him well, and he was a friend of mine. may john rest in peace.
reapectfully,
Taylor S. De Mora Jr.  

August 13, 2015

To all the Carpenter family, so sorry for your loss.  The Carpenter family is a great family and to lose one is a very sad. my prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Sincerely,
Rick Atwater (Oblender’s)

August 13, 2015

To Johnny’s family,  So very sorry for your loss,  my thoughts and prayers are with you today
 
Donna Speece

August 13, 2015

May you rest in peace, John.  You were a friend since grade school at St. Mary’s and it always great seeing you from time to time.
My sincerest sympathy to all the “Carpenter” family.
Always
Valarie Shaub Foehlinger

August 13, 2015

May you rest in peace, John.  You were a friend since St. Mary’s grade school and it was great seeing you from time to time.
My sincerest sympathy to all the “Carpenter” family
Always
Valarie Shaub Foehlinger
 

August 11, 2015

Peace to you Johny.  Thank you for being a friend and mentor to my son.  Johny, “the brush” always gave 100% to his customers.   He was a true craftsman.
Fondly,
Mary Lynn Hobday DiPaolo

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Thursday, August 13, 2015
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
414 East King Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
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