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Joseph A. Zelenski, Jr., 93

January 07, 2025

Joseph A. Zelenski, Jr., age 93, of Lititz, passed away January 7, 2025, at Brethren Village. Born and raised in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Joseph A. Zelenski and Minnie Boettnger.

He was a graduate of JP McCaskey High School, and shortly after graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he honorably served from 1949 to 1952. Joe found great peace running, walking and swimming.

He is survived by his daughters, Elizabeth, wife of Andrew Spaziani of Allentown, NJ, and Cynthia, wife of Craig Sams of South Carolina, 9 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in passing by his parents, two sisters and a brother.

The family welcome guests to the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543 on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 10 AM for a viewing with a funeral service beginning at 11 AM. Interment to follow at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery in Bausman. Memorial contributions in Joe’s name may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

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January 14, 2025

Betty Jo, Cindy and families:
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of your Dad.  We always remember fondly our “neighbors” and hope you are all doing well.  Our Mom died 4 years ago but we still have the house on Jamaica Road. Thinking of you and the fun times on Jamaica Road,  Jean, Carolyn & Kathy Schreck
 
 
 

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Tuesday, January 14, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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