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Luther E. Harnish, Jr., 95

August 30, 2016

Luther E. Harnish, Jr., 95, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Conestoga View.
He was the husband of the late Rose Capozza Harnish who passed away in 2000. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Luther E. Sr. and Hazel P. Harnish.
Luther had worked as a floor mechanic at Hagers Dept Store and Watt & Shand Dept Store, retiring in 1986. After his retirement, he drove vehicles for Faulkner Motors.
He bowled in the Nut League at Rocky Springs for 26 years, where he served as league president and was a member of the 700 Club. He was also a life member of American Legion Post 34.
A US Navy veteran of World War II, he served in the Pacific on the heavy cruiser, USS Louisville, as an Anti Aircraft Gunners Mate 2nd Class. He was in the battles for Saipan, Tinian, and Guam.
Luther is survived by his daughter, Deborah J. married to William A. Bertz of New Providence, his sister-in-law Norma Capozza of Bentleyville, PA, his cousin Dawn Hertzog of Lancaster and by many beloved nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received on Friday, Sept. 2, 2016 from 1-2PM at the Charles F. Snyder Jr Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA, with the Funeral Service to follow at 2PM. Interment in Conestoga Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Luther’s memory to the Kidney Foundation of Central PA, Suite 101 Old Liberty Square, Harrisburg, PA 17109.

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January 02, 2017

I am so sorry to hear this, Debbie.  Luke was one special friend of our family.  Fortunately, I was able to sit and talk with him on one my visits back to Lancaster a couple years ago.  We talked about his Navy days, Hagar’s, softball, bowling, his Dad’s walking habits, and, of course, you and Rose.  I called him by the name I used as a kid, Junnie (for Junior).  Thank you, Luke, for your USN service.  You are remembered fondly.  Steven Kipphorn

September 06, 2016

I was sorry to read about your father’s death.  I enjoyed caring for him–he was always pleasant and had a cheerful outlook and good sense of humor.  I was blessed to have had the privilege to care for him.  God bless you as you grieve.
 
Stephanie Mackey MD-dermatologist

September 03, 2016

I lost a good friend.  Max Petrisek

September 02, 2016

So sorry to hear of your fathers passing. He worked with my father Jim Emmerich for many years.
                                                                                               Dawn Emmerhich Graybill

September 02, 2016

Deb and Billy so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed time spent with Luke at family gatherings. He was a good guy and lived a long and fruitful life and I guess that’s all we can ask for.
Again my condolences.
Steve Harnish 

September 01, 2016

Deb, I am very sorry to hear about your father.  Remembering years ago, I always though he was a very happy man.
Jim Sload

September 01, 2016

Deb & Billy, so sorry for your loss.  Lou was one of my favorite bowlers in the Nut League.  I remember going to your parents house a few times and always looked for the door driving up the street.  About 12 years ago, when my mom was in the hallway at Brethren Village, he walked by and mom said he was all dressed up and looked snazzy.  Fond memories.  Bill McNickle

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Friday, September 02, 2016
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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