Obituaries

John Modderman, 90

September 10, 2022

John Modderman, 90, of Willow Street, passed away at Hospice & Community Care on Saturday, September 10, 2022. Born in Paterson, NJ, he was the son of the late Daniel and Elsie (Walstra) Modderman. He was the loving husband of Ruth P. (Sweeney) Modderman, with whom he shared 40 years of marriage.

John served in US Army, achieving the rank of Corporal. He worked for Sandoz Chemical Company as a Maintenance worker for 35 years until his retirement. He was a member of West Willow United Methodist Church. He loved fishing and camping, and yard work most of all.

In addition to his loving wife, Ruth, John his survived by his children, David P. Modderman (wife, Jen), Ruth Morrow (husband, Jeffrey), and Mark Modderman (wife, Cheryl); as well as 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

A Funeral Service will take place at West Willow United Methodist Church, 118 W Willow Road, Willow Street, PA 17584 on Friday, September 16, 2022 at 11:00 AM. A Viewing will take place at the church one hour prior at 10:00 AM. Interment will take place at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery on Monday, September 19, 2022 at 2:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to West Willow United Methodist Church at the address above or www.wwillow.org

For online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com

Watch the tribute video

Leave a condolence on this Memorial Page


Be sure to include your name

Please note that your condolence will not appear on this page until it is reviewed. Condolences usually appear within 24 hours of being submitted.

Condolences to the Family

September 12, 2022

To my dad, You saw me come into this world, and I got to hold your hand as you left to enter Heaven. I will be forever greatfull to God that I had you as my father, and prond to be your son. I hope I can be as much like you as treated others with kindness and grace. Rest in Peace in your new Home. In Christ there are no Goodbyes, so untill we meet again, Love Mark

Services
Friday, September 16, 2022
11:00 AM
West Willow United Methodist Church
118 W Willow Road
Willow Street, PA 17584
Map and Directions

Get Maps and Directions >
Send Flowers Online

Offering Lancaster, PA funeral services for over 75 years.

Our six funeral homes in Lancaster County makes it easy and convenient to make arrangements and host services close to home.

  • Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home Downtown Lancaster
  • 414 East King St.
  • 717-393-9661
  • Charles F. (Chip) Snyder, Jr. Funeral Director / Supervisor
  • more info
  • Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home Lititz Pike
  • 3110 Lititz Pike
  • 717-560-5100
  • Charles F. (Chad) Snyder, III Funeral Director / Supervisor
  • more info
  • Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home Millersville
  • 441 North George St.
  • 717-872-5041
  • Mark D. Burkholder Funeral Director / Supervisor
  • more info
  • Spacht-Snyder Family Funeral Home Lititz, PA
  • 127 South Broad St.
  • 717-626-2317
  • Jacqueline Adamson Funeral Director / Supervisor
  • more info
  • Bachman-Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory Strasburg, PA
  • 7 South Decatur Street
  • 717-687-7644
  • Norman T. Mable Funeral Director / Supervisor
  • more info
  • Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home Willow Street, PA
  • 2421 Willow Street Pike
  • 717-464-4600
  • Kelly Gramola Townsend Funeral Director / Supervisor
  • more info