Obituaries
Leo Joseph Noble, 77
September 12, 2019
Leo Joseph Noble, 77, of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019, at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Philadelphia to the late James Edward and Helen Mary (Black) Noble. Leo was married to Susan L. “Sue” (King) Stoltzfus for 12 years.
He served in the US Army as a SP5 with Battery C 2nd Battalion 71st Artillery USAR SEVEN from 1960 to 1963. Leo achieved Sharpshooter on the M-14 rifle. He was a member of the American Legion in New Jersey. Always proud to be a veteran, he drove his car with the Patriot Guard Riders to help honor other veterans and first responders at funeral services.
Before retiring Leo was a delivery driver for Airborne Express and then DHL Express. He was a volunteer fire fighter and Captain while living in Glendora, NJ. When he moved to PA, he was a volunteer firefighter for Reamstown Fire Company.
He was a season ticket holder and active in the booster club for the Lancaster Barnstormers. A general wise cracker, Leo (Poppy as he was lovingly called by his family) always had something to say. If he liked you, Leo was your friend for life. He was a handyman for family and friends, who never took pay for his work. Some of his isms included: “It fell off the truck”, “it’s small, take two” and “piece of cake”.
Family was everything for Leo (Poppy). In addition to his wife Sue, he is survived by two daughters, Wanita Stoltzfus-Bell, wife of Vaughn Bell of Dublin, GA, and Katrina Richter, wife of Jeff Richter of Willow Street; three grandchildren, Anna, Gavin and Molly Kate Sollenberger; and his Shichon puppy Bella. Two sisters Colette Noble Wright married to Mike Wright and Mary Ellen Noble Antell married to Mike Antell and a brother William Noble married to Elizabeth Noble.
Family and friends are invited to begin arriving at Clipper Magazine Stadium on
Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at 4:00 PM, and a celebration of Leo’s life with military honors will begin at 5:00 PM. Please park in the Barnstormer parking lot and enter though the Front gate. Interment will be private. Please omit flowers. Contributions may be made in Leo’s memory to Hospice & Community Care, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125 www.hospiceconnect.org/give or to Hands Helping Paws, Phillips Memorial Building, 700 S. High St., West Chester, PA 19382. Arrangements entrusted to Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. 717-560-5100
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Condolences to the Family
October 16, 2019
Sue, my deepfelt sympathy for Leo’s death last month. It is no small thing to lose your best friend and confidante of many years. So I wish you the best, hoping you will find some comfort in my contribution to Hospice, which I’m sending today.
Ann Stoltzfus Taylor
October 01, 2019
Out of sight, but never out of mind. We appreciated Leo for all he did and will miss him very much. Sincere condolences.
K and J Rammer
September 18, 2019
With my heartfelt sympathy and love. Leo will be missed by all. He was so very special and kind. Blessed to have shared time with him.
Tammy Shea
September 17, 2019
My sincere sympathy to you and your family. Hold the memories in your heart.
Lynn Miller
September 16, 2019
You will be missed. Prayers for all those children and family members.
Janet Diaz
September 16, 2019
Dear Sue:
Thank you for sharing with all of us the joys and challenges that Leo faced the last few years. You made me feel like family. I limit my driving to State College area for the last few years so I will not be able to attend Leo’s Celebration of Life, but my thoughts will be with you. I also extend to you an invitation to come and visit for a couple of days. Let us plan that sometime soon. May peace be with you during this time, Sue, and I hope to see you soon.
Maria A. Sweet
September 16, 2019
Thinking of you and your family during this very difficult time.🙏
Michelle Colon
September 16, 2019
I haven’t stopped thinking about you and the family, Sue. I’m just so sad for your loss. You and Leo shared such wonderful and fun times together. I was so happy to be a part of the beginning when you two met, joining the two of you in marriage and honored to be your friend always.. now, as you you begin to face life with out your best buddy. I’m thankful to Leo for the love, the fun and devotion he brought to you and your family.. Leo will never be forgotten, I was glad to call him friend. Keeping you all in my heart and prayers. Much love my friend,
Connie Guy
September 16, 2019
I’m so sorry for your loss of Leo, Sue. And I’m happy that you had a good life with him. Cancer does suck. Ann Taylor
September 16, 2019
Dear Sue,
Thinking of you, Much love & Prayers, ❤️Aunt Anna Lapp & Family
- Services
- Wednesday, September 25, 2019
- 4:00 PM
- Clipper Magazine Stadium
- 650 N. Prince St.
- Lancaster, PA
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