Obituaries
Joseph Edward Batturs, 86
Joseph Edward Batturs, 86, of Lititz Pa died Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Moravian Manor. Born in West Chester, PA, he was the son of the late Richard and Marion C. Donahue Batturs of Philadelphia.
He was a graduate of Phoenixville High School and Millersville State Teachers College with a Bachelor and Masters Degree of Science in Education. He married fellow Millersville student Doris Ryland on May 14, 1955 and would have celebrated 55 years of marriage in May.
Mr. Batturs taught geography and earth science at John Reynolds Junior High School in the School District of Lancaster for 25 years and retired June 1979.
He proudly served as a paratrooper during WWII. He initially was a member of the Pennsylvania 28th Infantry Division, later transferring to the 458th paratroop artillery Regiment in the 13th Airborne Division. He served in the European Theater of Operations mainly in France.
He was a man of many interests. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, beekeeper, great dancer and enjoyed going to auctions.
Surviving besides his wife Doris are five children: Sheila, Peggy, Jeanne, David, Jonathan, five grand children; Renee, Ryan, Jennifer, Chanel, Tatiana and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother Richard Batturs and three sisters: Marion Ressler, Elizabeth Batturs, and Grace Lyons.
Services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Contributions may be made in Joseph’s memory to Hospice of Lancaster County, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604 or Warwick Community Ambulance Association, 151 North Lane, P.O. Box 42, Lititz, PA 17543. Arrangements are by the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel. To send online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com.
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Dear Dave and loved ones,
My heart goes out to you all for I know how much you cared for your Husband and Father. Please remember he is now at rest and devoid of any pain with the Lord. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all.
Love,
Lori Patterson
Acton Mobile Industries
I taught with Joe at Reynolds for many years prior to his retirement. Later, Jen was a student of mine at Warwick Middle School. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Joe. His wonderful sense of humor and old war stories were a constant source of stress relief during some difficult years in inner city Lancaster. I also remember his coming to many Warwick track meets where I officiated in order to see his grandchildren participate. He was one in a million.
Ted Fitzgerald
Dear Doris,Dave and Family,
We’ve been neighbors for years and enjoyed many times together.
Joe will be missed but remember he is now without pain and suffering and God was waiting with open arms to help with all his troubles.
Our prayers are with all of you at this difficult time but may you seek our heavenly Father at the altar of prayer.
Stan and Lorraine Kemery
