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Joseph R. Ginther, 77
Joseph R. Ginther, 77, of Lancaster, PA, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 26, 2012.
He was the husband of Elaine E. Ritchey Ginther, with whom he celebrated 47 years of happy marriage this past February 20th. Born in Norristown, he was the son of the late Joseph R., Sr., and Dorothy M. Maginley Ginther.
After graduating from Brown University in 1957, Joe served as a PFC in the U.S. Marine Corps. Following his military service, Joe settled in Lancaster and worked in production management for Wyeth Laboratories for 37 years.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and woodworking.
In addition to his wife, Elaine, he is survived by his daughters: Karen G. married to Ronald E. Harbut, MD of Hot Springs, AR, and Catherine L. Ginther of Washington, DC; and his grandchildren, Megan and Nathan.
His family would like to thank the staff of Conestoga View for the compassionate care they provided to Joe.
Friends will be received at Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory at 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA, on Monday, December 31, 2012, from 10-11AM, with the memorial service to follow at 11AM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Joe’s name to the Susquehanna Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (www.sabvi.com)244 N. Queen St., Lancaster, PA 17603 or to the Humane League of Lancaster County (www.humaneleague.com2195 Lincoln Hwy East, Lancaster, PA 17602. To send an online condolence, please visit: SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100
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Dear Elaine & family: I recall your living on W. Walnut St in Lancaster as I was raising my family. If memory serves we would see each other at Buchanan Park when the children were young.My children would have been a bit younger, perhaps. Their ages are now 45, 43, 40 & 32. My thoughts are with you in your loss. Hopefully your good memories will sustain you.
Mary Rutherford Shelly
I am so sorry for your loss I had the pleasure of working with Joe for 30 years he was a fair and honest guy
Elaine deepest sympathy to you and your family .
Gail Smith
Dear Aunt Elaine,
My prayers are with you and Karen and Kathy. I’m so very sorry. I have wonderful memories of our times together. Mom will be with him, and nanny &pap pap. I love you all so very much!
My love and prayers,
Susie
For Elaine and family; I cannot be with you this morning to share Joe’s remembrance service, but you all are in my thoughts and prayers, Donna K.
Dear Elaine, Tom and I are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our Hearts are with you.
Tom and Betty Reppert
