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Joseph S. Kambic, 86

November 12, 2013

Joseph S. Kambic, 86, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at the Masonic Village. Born in Steelton, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph J. Kambic and Catherine (Restak) Kambic. Joe was the loving husband of Barbara M. (Gjuran) Kambic with whom he celebrated 61 years of marriage.

A WWII veteran, he served in the U.S. Army Air Corp. Joe worked on the P-51 Mustang. He served in the Auxiliary Coast Guard for 24 years. While working for WGAL as a master control, he also worked various part time jobs. After leaving WGAL, he worked as a state store clerk for the LCB. He was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church and Red Rose Repeater Association. Joe obtained his private pilot’s license and took great pleasure in flying. He also enjoyed photography, sail boating, scuba diving and traveling. He loved his Studebaker trucks.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Barbara, are his children: Joseph John Kambic, husband of Lizabeth Schelling-Kambic, of Lancaster, Marian L. Anderson, wife of Patrick J., of Pequea, William P. Kambic of Lancaster, Paula M. Kemp, wife of Stephen, of Lancaster, Stephen M. Kambic, husband of C. Lynn, of Lancaster, Thomas J. Kambic, husband of Kathy, of North Fort. Myers, FL, Barbara A. Kambic of Lancaster, and Stephanie A. Ellinger, wife of Michael, of Manheim; 7 grandchildren; and 3 sisters: Sister Celeste Marie, IHM of Philadelphia, Rosemary Tecson, wife of Arturo, of FL, and Dorothy Oraybash, wife of Peter, of Hershey.

Joe was preceded in death by a brother, William Kambic.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM on Friday, November 15, 2013 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 558 W. Walnut Street, Lancaster, PA 17603. A viewing will be held from 10-11 AM at the church. Interment will be at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery, Bausman, PA. Please Omit Flowers. Contributions may be made in Joe’s memory to the Masonic Village Hospice, 1 Masonic Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022.

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Condolences to the Family

January 02, 2014

To the entire Kambic family,
It is with great sadness that we heard of Mr. Kambic’s death. We were neighbors for some 50 years and loved each and everyone of you. As children, we spent many hours playing together. There was a lot of love in your home. What I loved most about your Dad (and Husband) was how upbeat he was and always had a big smile and a hug and a kiss for us. Its heartbreaking to lose someone we love so much but worse to see them suffer. Hope he is having a blast with my Dad,(Dale) Margie and Tom and the rest of the neighbors. He will be missed.
With heartfelt sympathy and love to all of you…Chris Greer Krawczyk, Karen Greer Flounlacker and our Mom Theresa Greer.

November 26, 2013

The Kambics thank everyone who has reached out to us on this web site, via regular mail, phone calls and in person to over condolences, thoughts, best wishes and prayers. Dad was diagnosed with bladder cancer in April of 2013 and shortly thereafter moved into the Masonic Village where the nurses, some patients and the staff provided warm caring contact that dad appreciated during those physically and emotionally difficult months prior to his death.
Joseph John Kambic

November 23, 2013

To the entire Kambic Family, deepest synpathy and condolences.  The Kambics were our next door neighbors when I was growing up on Meadowcreek Lane.  Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you my friends.  Peace be with you.
David and Cathy Walton. 

November 15, 2013

Bill and Family , It is evident the Lord blessed your father with a ” full life” surrounded by a large and loving family. My family sends our sympathy and prayers with the hope and assurance that we who put our lives in Jesus’ care will someday be reunited forever.
   Not present but always in our memories … God’s Peace Bil
      Tim & Kathy Risser family

November 14, 2013

Stephanie, please know that we are thinking of you and we are sending our love and expressions of sympathy and pray God’s comfort as you go through this time of sorrow.
Love, your QVC Family (Lorraine, Peggy, Tracy, Sharon K., Hazel, Tina, Chafo, Shirley and Sharon F.)

November 14, 2013

Stephanie and Family, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in this time of the lost of your Father. May you be comfort in the love of Jesus Christ.
Jesus said: Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. John 14:1-3, 18.
God bless you,
Love, William & Lorraine Gordon

November 14, 2013

The Anthony Kelly family from Juniata Street in Lancaster express their sincere condolences to the Kambic Family.

November 14, 2013

My sincere condolences to the entire Kambic Family. My thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficuly time.
Phil Scheuchenzuber

November 14, 2013

Aunt Bobbi & All — our most heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and the entire family.  We love you all and very saddening news — Uncle Joe was awesome and cool.  God Bless you all now and forever as you work through such a difficult time. 
The Roland’s

November 14, 2013

Dear joe and Libby,
     Joe i was saddened to hear of your father’s passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
John Mohler

November 14, 2013

Please know that he is in my prayers, as is your whole family… Kristy Ober

November 14, 2013

Joe and Family,
My deepest sympathies for the loss of your father.  I was shocked to read about his passing.  My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of grief.
Denise Amico Glatfelter

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Friday, November 15, 2013
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church
558 W. Walnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
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